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Women engineers led a $95 million project to replace Pittsburgh's aging Commercial Street Bridge, completing a new 22-million-pound structure ahead of schedule (25-day closure began on July 10).

Their work on major local projects, including bridges at the airport, inspires future female engineers.

Quantum Theatre has named Katie Brook as its new artistic director as founder Karla Boos prepares to retire.

Brook — a Carnegie Mellon School of Drama alum — said she will support bold projects and build creative teams to keep the theatre essential in Pittsburgh.

Kennedy Aderogba becomes the first Black head drum major for the University of Pittsburgh varsity marching band, which is now led by an all-woman team.

She spends 20 hours weekly defining her role and inspiring young people of color — a milestone for the band.

Westmoreland County Community College unveiled a new student-created 9/11 memorial art installation at its Youngwood campus on Wednesday — the metal piece depicts a soldier, firefighter, police officer and American flag to honor those who served and responded to Sept.

11, 2001.

A teacher at Falk Laboratory School set a Guinness World Record by completing 1,826 pushups in one hour, inspiring her students to tackle tough challenges using a graduated pushup curriculum (developed with help from the University of Pittsburgh).

Animal Care and Control officers rescued a coyote stuck between two walls on Atwood Street in Oakland on September 10, then relocated the animal to a wooded area (a reminder of urban wildlife encounters).

Christina Cassotis, CEO of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, helped change Pittsburgh International Airport by opening an award-winning terminal and a staff childcare center that launched last fall & she plans to create more opportunities for women in leadership as the region grows.

Lauren Shoup said she and her 2‑month‑old daughter Kieran were exposed to measles at UPMC Children's Hospital's Giraffe Suite in late August and have been in quarantine since; UPMC is reviewing safety procedures (changes to waiting room practices may be announced soon).

Pittsburgh-area doctors said children may need mental health days when overwhelmed by school and sports, noting that physical symptoms (like stomachaches) can be signs of stress.

They urged parents to watch for these cues and help kids build plans to cope instead of just avoiding challenges.

Pirates All-Star Braxton Ashcraft was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Monday due to right arm discomfort — Pittsburgh recalled Antwone Kelly to fill his roster spot as the team prepared for Thursday night's series against the Chicago White Sox.

Cam Heyward called the franchise tag stupid and said it does not help players.

The Steelers are nearing a contract deadline for cornerback Joey Porter Jr. as they work to secure his future before Sunday's game against Atlanta.

The Pirates beat the White Sox 2-0 on Thursday night to sweep the series, with Jared Jones pitching seven solid innings and Oneil Cruz hitting a solo home run to extend the winning streak.