Good morning, Pittsburgh.

Local breweries deliver spent grain to area farms so hungry cows can quickly eat it (up to 2,000 pounds in about 20 minutes), reducing waste and enriching soil.

This long-standing exchange benefits both the brewing industry and local agriculture.

Today, all schools in the Ligonier Valley School District are closed as crews begin mold remediation at RK Mellon and test indoor air quality at middle, high, and elementary schools; facilities will reopen once experts confirm they are safe for students and staff.

A coin-operated washer and dryer were donated last Friday by Stephen’s Hulksters Angel Fund to Westmoreland Intermediate Unit’s Clairview School in Hempfield, giving Life Skills students hands-on practice with everyday tasks like sorting clothes and handling coins (a key step in learning independence).

Due to forecasted high temperatures, Pittsburgh Public Schools are shifting 35 schools to remote learning from Sept.

1-3. The district (using its extreme heat protocol) said it will monitor indoor temperatures to keep classrooms safe.

On Sunday, Pittsburgh Water Authority crews worked to repair a leak on a private service line along South Aiken Avenue in Shadyside — a discovery that followed initial reports of a 6-inch water main break affecting 33 customers.

Life Changing Service Dogs for Veterans pairs trained service dogs with local veterans to ease PTSD and other service-related challenges.

The nonprofit, led by veteran Bill Jeffcoat, has matched 55 dogs so far and continues to raise funds and seek volunteers + accepting donations.

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions covered a wide range this week, with sales prices from $10 to over $4 million across communities in Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Penn Township (verified by RealSTATs).

DeShon Elliott (knee and hamstring injuries) was placed on injured reserve for the Steelers and will miss the first four games.

He is set to return against the Colts on Oct. 11.

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday with home runs by Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo and an RBI single from Brandon Lowe — Braxton Ashcraft earned his 14th win.

The team will open Tuesday night in San Diego.

The Steelers cut 38 players from a 91-man roster over the past three days, including three former high school stars, to trim the team to 53 players — some players may return on the practice squad.

The Steelers cut linebacker Elandon Roberts after he struggled in space during preseason games, and he is expected to try to join the practice squad as rookie Payton Wilson has stepped up in training camp (a move that could pave the way for a new season).

Pitt Panthers held their annual kickoff luncheon at Acrisure Stadium—building excitement for the upcoming football season.

The Steelers traded running back Kaleb Johnson to the Packers for a 2028 sixth-round pick after he saw little playing time.

He now gets a fresh chance in Green Bay to show his talent with new teammates.

Former Harrisburg High star Donte Kent is on the Steelers’ physically unable to perform list and will miss four weeks as he recovers from a torn ACL.

The cornerback is in rehab and could return by Oct. 11 — before the Colts game.