Good morning, Pittsburgh.

Over 7,000 robotics experts and entrepreneurs gather in Pittsburgh for IROS at the David L.

Lawrence Convention Center, where local firms display robots that assist with dangerous tasks and delicate surgeries. The conference runs through Friday and aims to grow the local robotics sector.

Pitt hosted a three-day Cinematic Light Show on the Cathedral of Learning (Sept.

25-27) to mark 100 years of its history. The event featured glow sticks from the Blue and Gold Society, nostalgic film footage of construction, and messages from alumni, connecting the university's rich past with its vibrant present.

Ken Griffin, the Citadel founder (one of the wealthiest people in the world), gifted $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon, the largest gift ever for higher education; the university will rename its School of Computer Science after him as he joins its board of trustees.

Pittsburgh Water is planning its first solar energy project at the water treatment plant; the $1.24 million initiative will install panels on two buildings, generating 607,000 kWh annually + construction may begin in summer 2027 if financing is secured.

Today, Pennsylvania SNAP recipients will receive an 18-dollar increase in benefits to help cover food costs, with many Pittsburgh families expected to benefit from the boost.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed its fifth measles death this year, an unvaccinated Lancaster County resident, amid 943 reported cases across 39 counties; vaccinated individuals account for less than 1% of infections & officials are monitoring the outbreak.

Habitat for Humanity Pittsburgh broke ground on three new homes in Homewood along Tioga Street today; adjacent to homes built in 2022, the projects will finish in 6 months and offer 30-year 0% fixed interest rate mortgages to help families build equity.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to Cleveland today at 8:15 p.m. on WTAE Channel 4 to face the Browns *2 to 1* while the Steelers remain winless on the road against AFC North teams; the game marks Aaron Rodgers’ final scheduled Thursday night appearance.

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded cornerback Joey Porter Jr. to the Dallas Cowboys for a second-round pick and a conditional sixth-round pick.

Porter, limited in practice due to a back injury, did not play today and may join the Cowboys in Sunday’s game — a boost for a secondary facing injuries.

The Penguins won 7-0 over the Flyers in Philadelphia on Wednesday night in their season opener.

They will host Montreal in their home opener Saturday.