Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Pittsburgh.
Brighton Heights will host Pittsburgh’s first-ever Cat Walk on Saturday with a guided 2.5-mile tour starting at Legion Memorial Park (12:30 p.m.).
Participants will see neighborhood cats at stops along the route and support local animal rescues with a suggested donation.
Residents at Bracken House on the North Shore say the parking garage that partially collapsed on April 23 remains unsafe months later due to blocked elevators and distant parking (a mile walk at odd hours).
A hearing ended without management, and a follow-up meeting is scheduled next week.
Yesterday, a Delta flight returned to Pittsburgh after its crew reported fumes on board following departure (with no injuries reported) and it landed safely while taxiing to its gate.
A Washington County metals company reached a $3.66 million settlement with the National Labor Relations Board in Pittsburgh over unfair labor practices.
Drummer Bernard (Pretty) Purdie, known for his legendary groove, will perform at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival soon.
Monessen City School District confirmed fungal growth in water-damaged areas and may start classes remotely as officials inspect the affected buildings further + final decision pending.
After successful summer tests showing 94% accuracy, Hempfield Area will launch its AI-driven weapon detection system, Wi-AI, at its high school this September.
Pittsburgh-based CurvePoint developed the technology with Carnegie Mellon University expertise and district staff have begun training ahead of the rollout.
Sewickley council voted 7-1-1 on Aug.
11 to preserve the Herbst House on Walnut Street, declaring it structurally salvageable and not meeting demolition standards despite economic hardship claims from Divine Redeemer Parish. The council will issue findings in 45 days (special counsel report forthcoming) for court review.
On Tuesday afternoon, local business leader Herky Pollock stopped on the 40th Street Bridge when he saw a distraught 26-year-old man poised to jump.
He spent hours talking the man down with police help and shared personal loss (his stepfather) to build trust and guide him to safety.
Coach Bob Palko opened training camp today at West Allegheny + he expressed gratitude while leading drills to set a positive tone for the upcoming season.
Ray Fittipaldo said—after a Mike McCarthy interview—that the Steelers will only play Will Howard and Drew Allar against the Jets tonight.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will induct Marc-Andre Fleury, Larry Murphy, Jim Rutherford, and Jack McGregor to the Class of 2026 Hall of Fame before the Nov.
14 game against the Ottawa Senators. Fleury, celebrated for his 13 seasons + three Stanley Cup wins, joins the honored group.
Robert Hassell III, a top prospect traded for Juan Soto, is rebuilding his career with the Pirates as he aims to secure more playing time this season (he remains focused on improving his performance).
Ray Fittipaldo has released his first projection of the Steelers' 53-man roster, noting that the team may keep four quarterbacks while Rodgers and Rudolph lack contracts beyond this season.
His projection offers a fresh look at the team’s upcoming strategy.
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