Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of September.
Good morning, Pittsburgh.
Hundreds attended the fifth annual Disability Pride Celebration at Schenley Plaza on Saturday, Sept.
26, as Mayor Corey O’Connor declared the day Disability Pride Day while local leaders and advocates highlighted community pride and innovative mobility demonstrations.
Boyer Candy Co. is reviving a nearly 50-year-old candy recipe with its Clark Crush Bar—a twist on the classic flavor.
The limited-edition treat will launch on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop on Penn Ave, where the first 100 customers will get a free bar.
Minerva Bakery in McKeesport closed Monday after 103 years serving the community along Fifth Avenue (the bakery expressed gratitude for the support received through generations).
The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh will open its fourth collaboration with Fred Rogers Productions—'It’s a Beautiful Day to Be You: Inspired by Mister Rogers, Daniel Tiger & Donkey Hodie'—on Saturday, Oct.
3 at XYZ Fabrication in Tarentum. The interactive exhibit, built with family feedback, will later tour museums nationwide.
On Sept. 25, the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center held a powwow at Gallagher Plaza in front of the William Pitt Union featuring traditional drumbeats, dance forms and vendor booths as students joined an intertribal celebration (fifth annual partnership with Pitt).
Pitt chancellor Joan Gabel announced a $3 billion fundraising campaign (Proving Possible) Friday evening at the Petersen Events Center.
The effort, which has already raised about $1.4 billion, will support research, affordability and the student and faculty experience across all five campuses.
A Pleasant Hills middle school teacher was cited after reportedly being intoxicated and vomiting in front of students on Thursday (the West Jefferson Hills School District said it does not condone the behavior) and the matter is being handled as a personnel issue.
Pittsburgh Public Schools are hosting measles immunization clinics to boost vaccination rates as the illness spreads across the region (check with school offices for clinic dates).
The Penguins finalized their opening day roster and placed five players on injured reserve ahead of Wednesday's game in Philadelphia.
Key injuries include forward Bryan Rust (who had 65 points last season) and rookie Ben Kindel, while newcomers bolster the lineup alongside Crosby and Malkin.
On Saturday, Pitt broke school records with a 59-point win over Bucknell as Mason Heintschel threw for 403 yards and six touchdowns while the team tallied 541 passing yards and secured its first shutout since 2020.
The win was sealed with less than 30 seconds remaining.
Head coach Mike McCarthy made a bold change by switching from Spencer Anderson to Brock Hoffman + giving rookie tackle Max Iheanachor his chance after injury setbacks in the Bengals game.
The move will be tested when the Steelers face the Browns as they aim to strengthen their offensive line.
Friday night, Thomas Jefferson High School's Jaguars secured a win over Montour when quarterback Harrison Kolling connected to Luccas Patterson on a standout touchdown in Jefferson Hills — the play earned 64% support in the Operation Football poll.
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