A retirement incentive program intended to lessen budget strain across Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities drew more takers than expected, a total of 257 employees from janitors to a university president who already made public his decision to retire. Gary Dent, a State System of Higher Education vice chancellor, confirmed the total in an interview Friday. (Today)

An excavator lurched over the remains of a building on East Carson Street Friday, clearing debris from the 19th-century structure to make way for a grocery and marking the end of a lengthy battle between historic preservationists, city officials and a developer. (Today)

The NFL stipulations on what quarterback Ben Roethlisberger cannot do during his four-game suspension to start the season are strict. Not only can he not practice or work out with his Steelers teammates during that time, he cannot even speak to them about football strategy. (Today)

As the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Light Up Night, the organization is stepping up enforcement of its trademark rights to the annual event. (Today)

Lance Cpl. Joshua T. Twigg, 21, of Indiana, Pa., died of gunshot wounds in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on Thursday, the Marine Corps said. (Today)