Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, May 8:
Draft-related road closures coming to an end
Lingering road closures related to the 2026 NFL Draft will end by Monday, tourism agency Visit Pittsburgh says.
Just a handful streets in the North Shore will remain closed in the meantime: Art Rooney Drive, Scotland Avenue and West General Robinson Street between Art Rooney Drive and Tony Dorsett Drive.
This marks the sixth and final phase of the traffic plan for the draft. The first closures went into effect March 28. More than 20 roads in the North Shore and Downtown were affected before and during the draft.
Concerns about road closures and parking costs led to a banner few days for Pittsburgh Regional Transit as draft attendees packed onto “Football Flyer” buses and the T light rail system.
Giant Eagle issues turkey recall
Giant Eagle is recalling several roasted turkey products that may have pieces of metal in them.
“The potential issue was discovered during routine inspection,” Giant Eagle announced Thursday. “There have been no reports of illness or other adverse reactions to date associated with this voluntary recall.”
The affected items were made at Fresh Food Manufacturing in New Sewickley, Beaver County, and sold in the prepared foods sections at Giant Eagle and Market District stores starting April 28.
Six items are being recalled:
• Roasted Turkey Breast with a best-by date through May 10.
• Oven Roasted Turkey Breast with a best-by date through May 12.
• Roasted Turkey Breast Entree with a best-by date through May 12.
• Roasted Turkey Breast with Gravy Entree with a best-by date through May 12.
• Roasted Turkey Meal (B) with a best-by date through May 11.
• Turkey Pot Pie with a best-by date through May 11.
These products may not be safe to eat and should be thrown away, Giant Eagle said.
Customers can bring their receipts to a Giant Eagle or Market District store for a refund.
Bear spotted near North Allegheny School District buildings
North Allegheny School District is keeping some students and staff indoors Friday after a bear sighting near McKnight Elementary School and North Allegheny Intermediate High School.
Families were alerted around 7 a.m. The Pennsylvania Game Commission and local police have been notified and are looking into the sighting, according to the district.
Students and staff at the two schools as well as nearby Carson Middle School will stay inside Friday, including for recess and gym class.
“We encourage everyone to use caution if you are in the surrounding area,” the district said.