Good morning, Pittsburgh.

A student transportation provider based in Mars that has served western Pennsylvania since 1950 was acquired by a firm backed by private equity from the east on Tuesday, Oct.

13 + will continue operations under new ownership.

Breeze Airways will begin flights out of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in early 2027 after Westmoreland County Airport Authority finalized its agreement on Tuesday morning.

The low-cost carrier will first fly to Myrtle Beach & Orlando while the terminal upgrade boosts capacity for multiple airlines.

Breeze Airways will resume commercial flights from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport starting February, offering service to Myrtle Beach and Orlando.

The Westmoreland County Airport Authority announced the change Tuesday — the new route comes as the airport receives an $850,000 federal grant to restore Spirit’s former service.

The Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins festival will take place at the 3 Crossing’s campus in the Strip District on Oct.

17 and 18 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), where visitors can see a record-breaking 3,156-pound pumpkin before it is taken to New York to be carved.

A new public art project called PittsBirds is installing 20 bird-inspired artworks on transit signals along the University Line (connecting Downtown, Uptown and Oakland) to offer fresh views for commuters.

Installations are underway with most pieces to be finished by the end of October and more coming through the fall.

Yesterday, Pittsburgh held its second Walk of Fame induction ceremony at Terminal on Smallman Street, honoring 10 local legends including Mario Lemieux, Franco Harris + Myron Cope for their lasting cultural contributions.

Pittsburgh’s Walk of Fame induction ceremony is taking place today and features remarks from the founder (the woman behind it all) to honor local icons in a heartfelt celebration of community culture.

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash Five ticket worth $350,000 was sold yesterday at a Giant Eagle in Robinson Township, and more than 8,100 other tickets also won prizes in the drawing.

Niche released its annual rankings for Pittsburgh area public & private high schools on Tuesday, Oct.

13, listing 103 public and 63 private schools and naming top contenders like North Allegheny High and Mt. Lebanon High based on U.S. Department of Education data and user scores.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward visited Perry High School today to launch Craig’s Closet, a new space that helps students look and feel their best for important moments.

Pitt students remain divided on whether college is worth its high cost as a Gallup study shows a national decline in viewing higher education as very important.

Some highlight the benefits of diverse learning while others question rising tuition amid increasing applications.

Moms at Magee Women’s Hospital asked the board Monday evening (via Microsoft Teams) to fix nurse staffing issues amid ongoing union contract talks.

They shared personal stories and warned low staffing may risk patient care before tomorrow’s union meeting.

Pitt swept SMU in Dallas—winning 25-12, 25-21 and 26-24—with Bayless and Babcock driving key plays.

The team will face Florida State at Victory Heights Arena on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.