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The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh has expanded security measures at 30 local Jewish institutions ahead of Rosh Hashanah on Sept.

11 to boost community confidence with increased police patrols and private contract guards in close coordination with local law enforcement.

Pittsburgh’s 2026 Labor Day Parade took place on Monday, Sept.

7 and featured union families celebrating the city’s working heritage. Organizer Ednah Holt (who grew up in Garfield) said the event also raised ongoing labor concerns.

On Sept. 4, students at Pitt joined the Poppi Juicy Tour in the William Pitt Union Quad where Poppi, Pitt Eats, and PepsiCo offered prizes and fun activities around their hot-pink, healthy soda brand — drawing long lines for scratch-off tickets and spinning wheel games.

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership launched Business Boost to help small businesses stay thriving downtown.

The initiative will use expert advice (on marketing, social media, and succession planning) and host meetings and surveys to support growth in the Golden Triangle.

Pittsburgh artist Jesse Factor returns to the stage with his new dance piece The MetaMarthasis, blending modern dance with pop and drag art; the performance runs from Thu., Sept.

10 to Sat., Sept. 12 at Greer Cabaret Theater (655 Penn Ave).

Kamin Science Center is closed mid-week to refresh and maintain exhibits (across all five floors) so visitors enjoy an updated experience when it reopens.

Pittsburgh entrepreneur Gene Leyzarovich donated $35,000 of storage equipment to Seton Hill’s cybersecurity and computer science programs Tuesday morning (including two enterprise-grade systems with five-year warranties) to replace older technology and boost lab simulations.

Brentwood Elementary School will open in January after construction and weather delays pushed the fall start, with a nearly finished rooftop playground and planned December soft opening events leading to two days of remote learning before students move in on Jan.

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Shell will pay $15 million in a settlement for air quality violations at its Beaver County plastics plant, announced Friday by the Pennsylvania DEP — nearly $1.9 million will go to Potter Township, $5.6 million to the DEP, and the remaining funds will establish a local environmental project fund.

Councilman Dino Lopreiato said Brackenridge Memorial Park will soon get security cameras and lights to deter vandalism and upgrade its electrical system for next year’s festival.

Council plans to apply for a $70,000 Community Development Block Grant and, if approved, begin work in spring.

The Pirates beat the White Sox 9-3 at Rate Field Tuesday night, with Bubba Chandler leading early strong innings on a critical road trip.

Minor league prospect Kyler Fedko signed a deal with his hometown Pirates last week and said he felt thrilled (on cloud nine) about the move.

Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel set a new ACC record in the season opener by throwing 31-of-41 passes for 453 yards and seven touchdowns with no interceptions while earning ACC Quarterback of the Week + national recognition on the Manning Award and Davey O’Brien Great 8 lists.