Good morning, Pittsburgh.

Penn Hills officials freed a kitten wedged in a vehicle door frame and took it to a local vet for treatment.

They worked carefully with the VFD (Station 225) and police to complete the rescue, ensuring the little one got the help it needed.

A derailment at a PRT rail yard in South Hills Village delayed light rail service during Tuesday’s rush hour; PRT said one axle derailed and only a quarter of the cars were available — riders were urged to take bus routes.

A Pittsburgh grant program has grown to $1.13 million to support 77 local businesses, including historic storefronts like Elizabeth Pharmacy in Hazelwood, in making essential upgrades immediately.

At Pitt, the board approved the 2027 budget on July 10 that raises tuition and fees and allocates nearly $300 million for new first-year housing to support a two-year on-campus guarantee (aiming to boost enrollment to 22,000 by 2028).

Dr. Anantha Shekhar, the dean and senior vice chancellor for health sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, will step down at the end of this academic year (a move signaling a new chapter for the institution).

Local schools are beginning classes this week as families send off children for their first day; district offices will soon offer schedules and updates to help parents prepare.

U.S. News and World Report has released its list of the best Pittsburgh-area high schools for 2026 (its ranking highlights strong academics and graduation rates).

The ranking offers parents a guide for selecting top-performing schools locally.

The Community College of Allegheny County welcomed 9,656 students on Monday — a 4% increase from last year — and introduced new programs and scholarship boosts to support future enrollment growth.

President Quintin Bullock said technology upgrades and enhanced student services are strengthening retention.

PennWest (with campuses in California, Clarion and Edinboro) has agreed with the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center to award up to nine credits for cybersecurity certifications, helping save on tuition costs and aid workforce development.

The plan aims to ease the transition from career training to higher education.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit began a six-week public comment period on its Bus Line Refresh proposal Monday — local riders can share feedback on plans to realign the bus network.

Residents can learn about their rights in police interactions at Highlands High School this Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. as State Trooper Joseph Dunsmore (with 16 years of experience) and Rep. Mandy Steele explain when officers may use force and answer community questions.

Braxton Ashcraft tossed an eight-inning complete game at PNC Park as the Pirates beat the Tigers 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Oneil Cruz, returning from the injured list, hit a homer that helped the team secure four wins in five starts.

Acrisure Stadium celebrates its 25th anniversary today on the North Shore while undergoing seat upgrades through 2028 & leaders plan potential renovations before the lease expires in 2031.