Good morning, Pittsburgh.

Leaders from Pittsburgh and Allegheny County met Tuesday at the City—County Building to mark Homeless Children's Awareness Month with a three minute silence where each person held a drawn picture of a child affected by homelessness; officials said over 3,600 children were represented and urged support through donations, volunteering, or advocacy.

A Vietnam-era helicopter outside VFW Post 92 in Lower Burrell was restored by students from Forbes Road Career and Technology Center who partnered with AK Valley Back the Blue last weekend — they repainted the aircraft at 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road to honor veterans.

Triple B Farms in Forward Township is adding a new irrigation system that uses a pond to save apples, pumpkins and flowers from drought—Bill Beinlich said the farm has lost more crops and seen extra bird damage in recent years.

The farm will offer pick events every weekend—its harvest will last until the end of October.

On October 5, Sombr (20) sold out his first arena show at the Petersen Events Center where he performed songs from his debut album such as I Barely Know Her and caroline.

He engaged the local crowd with interactive segments and thanked fans for a memorable night as he closed with his hit Canal Street.

North Allegheny senior Jason Liu won a silver medal at the International Linguistics Olympiad held in Taipei City in July—he was the only U.S. competitor to earn silver among contestants from more than 40 countries after placing strongly in earlier state rounds.

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato presented the proposed 2026 budget — which avoids a tax increase — to the county council; the plan will be reviewed to set priorities for the coming year.

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato is presenting the 2026 budget to the county council today—she proposed a 2.2 millage increase last year before leaders settled on a 1.7 measure.

Pittsburgh voters will decide on a new mayor, council member, and local judges in the 2025 general election on Nov.4—voter registration is open until Oct.20 and mail-in ballot requests will be accepted until Oct.28.

National issues like federal shutdowns and ICE actions also may impact the local race.

PennDOT said truck drivers in western Pennsylvania will soon have access to more than 1,200 designated parking spots at 133 locations, including weigh stations and interstate on-ramps—meant to ease safety concerns and help drivers follow federal rules.

The EPA reversed its previous stance on coke oven rules after U.S. Steel said the standards were unachievable and allowed a 2024 hazardous air pollution rule to impose new emission controls and monitoring measures—marking a significant shift in policy.

Giant Eagle recalled its Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad sold in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and Indiana for possible listeria contamination—customers should not eat the product and may return receipts for a refund.

The Penguins won 3-0 Tuesday in New York as Arturs Silovs recorded a shutout against the Rangers and Dan Muse made his NHL head coaching debut—showing promise for the team’s future.

The Samples Live

7:30-9 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the relaxed, jazzy pop sound of one of the early '90s most beloved touring bands.

An Evening with Jeff Daniels

7:30-9:30 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Ticket info not provided — Experience an intimate night with actor and musician Jeff Daniels sharing his life’s music.

The Commodores Live Concert

12:00 – 1:30 PM — City Winery Pittsburgh — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary funk and R&B vibes of the Commodores, featuring hit classics from the '70s and '80s.

Steel Rippers Underground Bike Rally & Launch Party

Step into the underground. Steel Rippers, a new motorcycle apparel company, is launching with a full-throttle rally and party that celebrates everything raw, loud, and unapologetically biker. Expect a night packed with live music from Fuse, smoke curling from fine cigars, tattoo artistry happening on-site, and the kind of biker grit you won’t find at a polished brewery party.

Free Skate with PGH SK8

5-7:30 p.m. — Velum Fermentation — $10 for adults, $5 for kids — Enjoy skating, food trucks, and a DJ at this community favorite event.

Cole Chaney Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Starting at $45 — Experience a night of live music from Cole Chaney in a vibrant setting.

Il Divo By Candlelight Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Byham Theater — VIP packages available — Experience two decades of Il Divo's music in an intimate candlelit setting.

Violent Femmes Concert

7-9 p.m. — Stage AE — Ticket prices from $112 — Experience the iconic sound of Violent Femmes at this lively Pittsburgh venue.

Pokey LaFarge Live Performance

8-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $39.17 — Enjoy a vibrant evening with Pokey LaFarge's Americana and roots music.

Upchuck Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Bottlerocket Social Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the fresh sounds from Michael Durham's band with a mix of original compositions.

2025 Night Nation Run

6-10:30 p.m. — Stage AE — $39.99+ — Experience the world's first Running Music Festival with DJs, light shows, and an epic after party.