Good morning, Pittsburgh.

A community cleanup in East Hills took place on Wednesday, Sept.

23 to reclaim abandoned properties and create affordable housing opportunities for first-time homebuyers — setting the stage for future development.

Pop star Hilary Duff will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Oct.

16, 2027 as part of her expanded Lucky Me Tour (with Dashboard Confessional joining her). Ticket presales open on Sept. 28 and fans can buy general tickets on Oct. 2.

Pittsburgh arts organizations have partnered to preview the free concert, A Landing Ovation, with Daisy Jade set to perform soon (an early look at the collaborative musical showcase).

Pop star Hilary Duff will bring her world tour to Pittsburgh on Saturday, Oct.

17 at PPG Paints Arena with Dashboard Confessional + as a special guest; ticket presales begin Monday, Sept. 28 and general sales start Friday, Oct. 2.

International conflicts have pushed up heating oil and diesel prices, and experts warn that Pittsburgh residents may see their heating costs jump from $1,500 last winter to nearly $2,500 this winter (with higher diesel prices likely affecting everyday expenses).

Pitt increased class caps last year to allow more students in English courses, but professors allege the change forces larger classes in first-year writing and writing-intensive courses — reducing one-on-one feedback.

Faculty members caution that higher workloads may limit effective teaching.

Pitt celebrates the Cathedral of Learning’s 100-year centennial on Sunday, Sept.

27 as 100 community members share how its historic Gothic design has shaped study habits and campus memories (from vibrant study spots to iconic landmarks).

The ROOTS drop-in center on East Ohio Street in Northside will close on Friday, Oct.

2 as the city declined to renew its lease and now reviews relocation options; essential services will soon move to other sites (the program remains under the Office of Community Health and Safety).

A downtown redevelopment project is converting three historic buildings into 233 affordable apartments — most units serving households earning 20 to 80 percent of the area median income.

Two of the buildings are under construction and will be completed in 2027.

State+county+local officials celebrated Tuesday the opening of Uptown Flats in Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood; the four-story, 36,000 sqft building offers 34 affordable units for low-income residents with utilities included and access to onsite support services.

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds will host a Pittsburgh Spirit Reunion during their match against Hartford Athletic at 7 p.m. on Oct.

10 at F.N.B. Stadium. The event marks 40 years since Spirit disbanded and features Spirit-inspired warm-up jerseys, Spirit-themed merchandise, and a VIP Welcome Event on Oct. 9 (tickets $55).