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UPDATED: -Thursday– 09-03-2026
Pittsburgh International Airport will use just over $10.7M federal grants for upgrades
(Pittsburgh, PA) The U.S. Department of Transportation recently agreed to award Pittsburgh International Airport just over $10.74 million for upgrades to the facility in Findlay Township.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the airport, which opened its new landside terminal in November of 2025, will receive a total of $10,741,043.
The Allegheny County Airport Authority confirms that the airport will use $5.5 million to reconstruct 700,000 square feet of the terminal which has reached the end of its useful life.
That grant will fund the final phase of the terminal project, which consists of construction of the north and south airside terraces.
The airport also will use $4 million to rehabilitate 4,300 feet of pavement that is in Taxiway B and 3,000 feet of pavement that is in Taxiway C to help maintain the structural integrity of that area and minimize foreign object debris to extend the useful lives of the taxiways.
The airport will also use $1.2 million to replace two existing electrical emergency generators which have reached the end of their useful lives.
Man arrested and charged nearly 9 months after deadly shooting outside of Hill District market
(Pittsburgh, PA) Police recently arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting of a 35-year-old in the Hill District neighborhood last year.
Forty-six-year-old Orlando Williams has now been charged with criminal homicide.
Philip T. Griffin of McKees Rocks was killed outside Ann’s Market at the corner of Webster and Somers streets on November 11th, 2025.
The arrest of Williams comes nearly nine months after the shooting.
According to police, the video shows Griffin entering the store after it looked like a man was “stalking him.”
A man started to approach Griffin when Griffin left the store as Griffin “seemingly sensed that something was wrong and immediately turned around.”
Griffin was shot moments later and the video subsequently captured two men escaping the scene on foot.
An Allegheny County probation officer identified Williams as one of the two men that was visible in the surveillance video.
Multiple dogs found dead in Pittsburgh home; 12 other animals rescued
(Pittsburgh, PA) A dozen animals were removed from a home in Pittsburgh that is described as being “in deplorable condition” yesterday afternoon.
According to a public information officer, Animal Care and Control officers responded to a call on Barr Avenue in the Westwood neighborhood after receiving complaints.
Officials confirmed that three dogs were found dead inside the house.
No arrests were made as of yesterday and no charges were filed at this time as an investigation into this incident continues.
First We Feast and Sheetz Hack the MTO® Menu in New Mini-Series Fuel Stop Feast, Hosted by Adam Richman
(Pittsburgh, PA) First We Feast recently announced the premiere of Fuel Stop Feast, which is a new three-episode mini-series on YouTube created in partnership with Sheetz.
It is hosted by Adam Richman, the former host of the TV show “Man vs. Food.”
Richman challenges chefs Christian Alquiza and Ian Fujimoto to cook up menu creations that are over-the-top and feature Sheetz’s signature Made-to-Order (MTO®) food.
The chefs then have to take it to the next level with “menu hacks” from their convenience offerings.
The series debuts tomorrow and the chefs will have a battle to make the best breakfast in the first episode.
The chefs will compete in a duel to make the best sandwiches in the second episode on Friday, September 11th.
The chefs will in a match to make the best late night snacks to conclude the series in the third episode on Friday, September 18th.
These episodes feature three new menu items that Sheetz started featuring on their menu yesterday.
However, these items will be available at Sheetz for a limited time.
The Lumberjack Breakfast Sandwich, which is an indulgent breakfast creation layered with a pork sausage patty, bacon, scrambled eggs, and a honey bun, all sandwiched between two crispy waffles, is featured in the first episode.
The second episode puts a spotlight on the Pizza Bagel Bunz Burger, which is a playful twist that swaps traditional burger buns for pizza bagels.
The third and final episode rounds out the mini-series with Tater Bomb Nachos, a late-night favorite featuring loaded tater bombs topped with chicken strips, peppers, onions, nacho cheese, and crispy jalapeño potato chips.
Fuel Stop Feast joins First We Feast’s acclaimed original programming slate, which include Hot Ones, Hot Ones Versus, Hot Ones Wing Pong, Pro Moves, Heat Eaters, and more, and this continues the brand’s commitment to creating entertaining content that is food-first which resonates with fans across digital platforms.
Steelers Expand School Programming Across Allegheny County
(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers announced an expanded school engagement effort yesterday which will reach over 130 schools across 30 Allegheny County school districts that represents nearly 80,000 students.
This will begin around the start of the 2026 season and it will continue over the first several weeks of that season.
Participating elementary, middle and high schools will receive customized Steelers kits that are designed to create a stronger connection between the team, students and their schools.
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Steelers to Kick Off 2026 Season with Week-Long Celebration Across Pittsburgh
(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers announced plans today for a week- long celebration across Pittsburgh that leads up to the team’s 2026-2027 regular season opener against the Atlanta Falcons on September 13th at Acrisure Stadium.
These Steelers Kickoff Week activities and the Steelers home opener are presented by Giant Eagle and UPMC.
According to a release from the Pittsburgh Steelers, here is more information about these events:
The giant Super Bowl rings from the 2026 NFL Draft Steelers Country activation that will be at the center of this year’s Kickoff Week and they will travel to six Pittsburgh neighborhoods Monday through Saturday of game week.
Fans will be invited to help paint a piece of a larger canvas in a “paint by numbers” style at each location.
Each piece will represent a stop along this journey, with all six of them once
completed forming a 24-foot mural which will be unveiled to fans at Acrisure Stadium at the home opener.
All six Super Bowl rings will arrive at Acrisure Stadium for the season opener before eventually being installed inside the stadium following their journey across Pittsburgh.
The Steelers will also host a series of community and charity events along the route, which connects Kickoff Week with neighborhoods across the city.
Monday, 9/7: Patricia Rooney Memorial Fountain in Allegheny Commons Park, North Side
• Super Bowl IX Ring
• This location will also kick off a week-long matching campaign benefiting the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Project Bundle-Up, which Patricia Rooney helped to pioneer.
Tuesday, 9/8: U.S. Steel Community Field at Hazelwood Green, Hazelwood
• Super Bowl X Ring
• This location will also host a free Steelers Youth Football Mini Camp for youth ages 6-14 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/9: Schenley Plaza, Oakland
• Super Bowl XIII Ring
• The Oakland stop brings Kickoff Week to the city’s college community, just blocks from the former site of Forbes Field, where the Steelers played their first home game in 1933.
Thursday, 9/10: Lawn of Point State Park, Downtown
• Super Bowl XIV Ring
• The rings return to one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic locations, Point State Park, where they were first displayed as part of Steelers Country during the 2026 NFL Draft.
Friday, 9/11: Acrisure Stadium, North Shore
• Super Bowl XL Ring
• To mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, volunteers will join a nationwide movement to “Honor Through Action.” As part of the largest annual day of service in U.S. history, volunteers will pack more than 248,500 healthy, non-perishable meals for local families at risk of hunger. All meals packed will be donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for distribution to local individuals and families in need.
Saturday, 9/12: Duquesne Incline Overlook, Mt. Washington
• Super Bowl XLIII Ring
• The Steelers will cover Duquesne Incline fares from 12-2 p.m.
Sunday, 9/13: Kickoff Game, Steelers vs. Falcons at Acrisure Stadium
• All six Super Bowl rings and the completed fan-painted mural will arrive at Acrisure Stadium
as the week-long journey culminates on gameday.
Specific times when fans can see the rings and participate in the mural painting will be announced
on Steelers Nation Unite Instagram, Facebook and X social channels the morning of each
activation.
Additional Kickoff Week Events
The 2026 Acrisure Stadium Kickoff and Rib Festival, 9/3-9/7 (Labor Day Weekend): Located around Acrisure Stadium, the midway of the festival along Art Rooney Avenue will feature rib vendors, festival food and beverages, games, musical performances and more. The FedEx Great Hall will be open for fans to view the team’s Super Bowl trophies, Steelers memorabilia, the Terrible Towel Wall and more. Visit here (click here) for more information and specific times.
Steelers Run Walk on 9/7: The 38th annual race is the major fundraiser for the Art Rooney Scholarship Fund and features a 3.1-mile course on the North Shore highlighted by a finish on the Acrisure Stadium warning track. The run and walk kicks off at 8 a.m. on September 7 at Acrisure
Stadium. Visit here (click here) for more information.
Immaculate Prediction $100K Season Challenge: The newly updated Immaculate Prediction game, available exclusively in the Steelers Mobile App (click here for more information) will feature a special season-long
prediction challenge for 2026. During the week leading up to the season opener, fans can lock in their predictions for the entire season for a chance to win $100,000 (terms and conditions apply). To learn more about how to celebrate the start of the season, visit Steelers.com/Kickoff.
Charges filed following dramatic brawl between youth football coaches in Allegheny County
(Allegheny County, PA) The Carnegie police chief confirmed to KDKA-TV this morning that charges will be filed against several youth football coaches.
Three of them were caught on camera fighting on the field on Saturday during a football game at Honus Wagner Field in Carnegie between third- and fourth-grade players in the Steel City Youth Football League.
A coach from Carlynton was seen yelling and throwing his arms out before he went face-to-face with another man from the Keystone Oaks team.
DeQuay Canton, who identified himself as the head coach with Carlynton, is now facing a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct and a summary charge of harassment.
Two of the Keystone Oaks coaches, Joseph Kubiak and Frank McGrath, are facing one summary charge each of disorderly conduct.
Canton claimed that several of his players had been called racial slurs by opposing players during the game, and stated that he asked the referees to look into it and ultimately got angry, which led to the fight between him, Kubiak and McGrath.
The Steel City Youth Football League is investigating the situation and according to that league, each organization involved in the brawl has suspended five coaches in total, which is a decision that is separate from the league’s board of directors.
Pittsburgh could be new home of National High School Football Hall of Fame
(Pittsburgh, PA) The National High School Football Hall of Fame is looking for a new location because it is moving from its current location of Canton, Ohio, which is the current home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Pittsburgh is one of the cities that organizers have had private discussions with to host the National High School Football Hall of Fame.
According to Len Krichko, a representative of the National High School Football Hall of Fame, in addition to Pittsburgh, other cities under consideration include Berea, Ohio, Massillon, Ohio and Valdosta, Georgia.
Organizers hope to have a city named to be the new location for this hall of fame in the next 60 days.