Good morning, Pittsburgh.

First Commonwealth closed its McDonald branch (southwest of Pittsburgh in Washington County) on Dec.

12 due to recurring flooding ahead of the lease expiring at year-end, moving customers to its nearby Imperial location with no job losses.

Amazon now offers same-day delivery in Western PA with its new Imperial facility processing packages for customers across Greater Pittsburgh from Wheeling to Greensburg — adding over 100 local jobs just days before Christmas.

Amazon launched its first Same-Day Delivery facility in Western Pennsylvania at 270 Solar Dr. in Findlay Township, creating 100+ jobs and serving the Greater Pittsburgh area from Allegheny County to parts of West Virginia and Ohio.

Pitt held its Winter Commencement on Dec.

14 at the Petersen Events Center where about 1,300 students earned their degrees. The speakers, including Deborah L. Wince-Smith (CEO of the Council on Competitiveness), urged graduates to keep learning and reach for big career goals.

Chancellor Joan Gabel updated Senate Council on Pitt initiatives at a Dec.

11 meeting, noting leadership changes, a $30M gift to the Honors College, and accolades such as top disability employer recognition while students backed an immigration resolution for international students.

Pitt’s threat assessment coordinator Scott Argiro briefed campus safety committees on Dec.

13, sharing methods to spot warning signs and boost security protocols following recent tragic events. His briefings help guide efforts to improve reporting and crisis response on campus.

The East Allegheny School District held a flexible instruction day on Friday because a power outage affected Logan Elementary and the Junior/Senior High School - students learned remotely during the day.

Highmark tied for 8th place among U.S. health insurers in an AMA report released Dec.

19, crediting its 2% market share. The insurer now serves Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, and Delaware — and plans to expand through a new Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliation to cover one million members.

UPMC will increase wages for non-union nurses by $23 million as part of its compensation for over 20,000 employees.

The health system will also graduate 380 new nurses this week (with union nurse pay to be negotiated later).

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds named Rob Vincent head coach on Dec.

19. He led the team to a championship win as interim coach and will shape the roster for their title defense next season — further details on acquisitions are expected.

Nick Herbig is doubtful to play today for the Steelers against the Lions after suffering a fourth-quarter injury during Friday's limited practice — he is expected to return next week against the Browns.

Jack Sawyer, a Steelers rookie pass rusher from Ohio State, is set to start against the Lions this week as injuries force changes in the line-up.

His coach said Sawyer has shown strong playmaking, and Sawyer said he is ready for more responsibility — a key moment for his career.

After long snapper Christian Kuntz struggled with a knee injury, the Steelers signed Pittsburgh native Cal Adomitis to their practice squad (he played at Central Catholic and Pitt).

He may see his first game this Sunday against the Lions.

Steelers star T.J. Watt is recovering at the team facility after a procedure for his partially collapsed lung — he has not practiced yet as coach Mike Tomlin noted no new update, and he is expected to miss Sunday's game against the Lions.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

7:00 – 8:30 PM — PPG Paints Arena — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup as the Canadiens face off against the Penguins in NHL action.

Dazzling Nights® Pittsburgh

5:15-8:15 p.m. — Pittsburgh Botanic Garden — Cost info not provided — Experience stunning holiday lights and new immersive displays under a 50-foot tall tree.

Dazzling Nights® Pittsburgh

5-8 p.m. — Pittsburgh Botanic Garden — Cost TBD — Experience epic holiday displays under a 50 foot tall tree at Dazzling Nights.

Dazzling Nights in Pittsburgh

8:45-11:45 PM — Pittsburgh Botanic Garden — Cost varies — Immerse yourself in magical holiday lighting displays and festivities under a stunning 50-foot tree.

Dazzling Nights Pittsburgh

5-8 p.m. — Pittsburgh Botanic Garden — Ticket info not provided — Experience enchanting holiday lighting displays beneath a 50-foot tree.

Dazzling Nights® Pittsburgh

6:45-9:45 p.m. — Pittsburgh Botanic Garden — Ticket prices vary — Immerse yourself in enchanting holiday lights and experiences under a magnificent 50-foot tree.

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

7-8:30 p.m. — PPG Paints Arena — Tickets available — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Hurricanes and Penguins in this exciting NHL showdown.

New Year's Eve Tasting Menu

N/A — Wed, Dec 31st — Eleven — $95 per person — Indulge in a four-course tasting menu crafted by Chef Eli to celebrate the New Year.

Liam Cullagh Standup Comedy Show

7 p.m. — Sunken Bus Studios — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with standup comedian Liam Cullagh.

Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift

8:45-10 p.m. — Omni William Penn Hotel — Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift in a captivating candlelight setting.