Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of September.
Good morning, Pittsburgh.
Leaders from the local food bank appeared on Sunday’s episode of 4 The Record to explain growing food insecurity and changes in SNAP ahead of the WTAE Project Hunger Day of Giving on Sept.
17 — they warned neighbors that one in eight may miss their next meal.
After a heavy storm on Saturday, a major stormwater pipe collapsed under South Strabane Fire Department's parking lot, forcing the evacuation of 80 people; no one was hurt but the damage may delay its weekly bingo+ fundraiser to support fire operations.
Pittsburgh Water updated its Arrearage Forgiveness Program so eligible residential customers now have 1/24th of their past-due balance forgiven each month by paying current charges — customers were automatically transitioned on Sept.
1. The changes remove previous payment plan requirements and help avoid extra interest.
Jefferson County health officials confirmed that a 40-year-old woman died on Saturday (Sept.
12) from complications linked to measles. Local public health partners urge residents to follow safety guidelines as they work with the state on monitoring the case.
The Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-13 today under new head coach Mike McCarthy against the Falcons.
T.J. Watt recorded two sacks & a pick-six while Alex Highsmith also had two sacks, though offensive mistakes with dropped passes and a fumble cost the team extra points.
T.J. Watt, the Steelers star pass rusher, recorded two sacks and an interception that turned into a pick six in Week 1 over the Atlanta Falcons — joining Julius Peppers as only the second NFL player with 100 sacks and 10 interceptions.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that six players (including Joey Porter Jr. and rookie Drew Allar) are inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
The team elevated cornerback Doneiko Slaughter from the practice squad to adjust its lineup.
The Pittsburgh Steelers said cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is unlikely to play Sunday due to a back injury he felt during practice, and the team is preparing for a trade & may seek a first-round pick in any deal.
The Steelers won 20-13 over the Falcons in a season opener on Sunday.
Fans welcomed tailgates returning and are eager as the team prepares for a 1 p.m. game in New England next week.
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