Good morning, Pittsburgh.

On Monday, Oct. 12, a bystander used a tree branch to rescue a man from the river near Roberto Clemente Bridge, and River Rescue arrived soon after to provide a flotation device.

John Cameron Mitchell returns to Pittsburgh for a 25th anniversary screening of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Roxian Theatre (425 Chartiers Ave in McKees Rocks) on Monday, Oct.

19. The event features a post-movie chat, acoustic performance, and a pre-show costume contest.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform the Star Wars score live with a film screening at PPG Paints Arena on May 25, 2027— a celebration marking 50 years since the film’s debut.

Tickets starting at $45 go on sale Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m.

Local farmers and food advocates gathered on Oct.

1 in Wilkinsburg at the Pittsburgh Local Lab to tackle challenges in land access, equipment costs, and deliveries as efforts continue, with an Oct. 22 roundtable planned to refine proposals & boost the region's food economy.

Pitt’s reusable container program, USEFULL, is now at over half of campus dining halls and saw checkouts jump 227% from January 2025 to January 2026, though students find the 48‑hour rental period challenging — officials plan to expand outreach and return spots soon.

Pitt Student Health Services and the Vaccination and Health Connection Hub offer free flu vaccines for students and community members near campus during fall flu season, with additional options at CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens Pharmacy and UPMC where appointments or walk-ins are accepted (check each location for hours and availability).

Jaylen Warren has been the Steelers’ featured back, posting over 125 scrimmage yards in three games.

Rico Dowdle will return from a toe injury in Week 6, but coach Mike McCarthy said the team will maintain its focus on Warren’s play.

Steel City Motorsport at Pitt — a new campus team — is fundraising to secure a standardized Mazda MX-5 Cup car for the Collegiate Racing Series, with an initial race planned for December and a full season starting February.

Pitt lost 21-17 to UNC on Oct.

10 at Acrisure Stadium in a close game; quarterback Holden Geriner started after Mason Heintschel’s season-ending injury + his interceptions contributed to the defeat, and the team will face Boston College Saturday in pursuit of an ACC Championship spot.

The Pittsburgh Steelers brought back fan favorite linebacker Elandon Roberts.

Head coach Mike McCarthy said the timing was not right earlier this season, but his return—after stints with the team in 2023-2024 and with Las Vegas in 2025—will boost the squad's drive to win.