Good morning, Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Water launched a debt forgiveness program on Sept.

1 to help 4,300 customers at or below 200% of the poverty level balance rising costs. Families that pay their bills on time for two years — even if they miss up to two payments — will have old debt forgiven.

Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Company hosts a Firefighter for a Day event on Oct.

17 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at its main station (2360 Rochester Road) where locals can try on gear, operate tools, and join a live exercise to promote volunteer interest.

The City of Pittsburgh Great Race weekend offers events with Saturday’s Dollar Bank Junior Great Race on Sept.

26 and Sunday’s 5K, 10K and One GREAT Challenge on Sept. 27 (courses run through local neighborhoods) to provide fun for all ages.

Catholic Charities bought the Hill District facility at 1635 Bedford Avenue on Monday, ending a 32-year lease with the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill and securing a permanent home for St. Joseph House of Hospitality, the only year-round residential program for men 50+ at risk of homelessness in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Sage's Army will host its first Recovery Community Softball Tournament on Sept.

19 at Hempfield Park. The free event starts at 9 a.m. and features softball, music, food trucks + activities to connect people in recovery, families, first responders, and local organizations during National Recovery Month.

Etna’s new Center for Community on Butler Street will open on Oct.

17 with a ribbon cutting and programs, marking the return of library services after 30 years. The building was renovated from a 150-year-old structure (with apartments funding the library), reflecting a decade-long community effort.

Disney's The Lion King, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Series, plays at local theaters and runs through Sept.

27. The stage show offers families a chance to enjoy celebrated music and story in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh America 250 City Art Poster Project invites local artists to submit original posters celebrating the city’s heritage.

The contest offers a $5,000 grand prize and five $1,000 awards, with submissions accepted until Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. (residents only).

The first superload for a $10 billion power plant and data center in Homer City began moving from Gilpin Wednesday morning after PennDOT granted permits, with traffic delays expected on main roads in Apollo, Leechburg, and Delmont.

About 50 shipments will roll through the route into January.

UN Director Sara Lister delivered the Professor Saul M.

Katz lecture at University Club on Sept. 15, warning that AI could threaten democracy by eroding shared facts through deepfakes.

Retail expert Trae Bodge advises locals to start a holiday shopping fund by saving at least $100 in a high-yield account to prepare for early October sales, including Amazon Prime Day (Oct.

6 to Oct. 7) as prices continue to rise.

On Thursday, Sept. 16, Pennsylvania State Police hosted a free event at Point State Park where Pittsburgh residents met troopers, saw equipment, and learned about career opportunities as well as their mission.

Trooper Rocco Gagliardi was available for questions.

Penguins announced a helmet sponsorship with Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel for the 2026-27 season, with the logo to appear on all helmets (home, road, alternate and practice) as new decals will debut on Monday, Sept.

21 at PPG Paints Arena.