Friday, January 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh offers a variety of events for the first weekend of 2025, including a Hygge wellness day and local art showcases along Penn Avenue. NEXTpittsburgh
- ➤ Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, in coordination with PennDOT, are deploying over 150 snowplows to address expected snowfall during rush hour, using magnesium-coated salt for effective snow and ice melting. WTAE
- ➤ Pittsburgh anticipates major construction projects across the city in 2025, including Downtown revitalization, new riverfront developments, and the completion of the Pittsburgh International Airport's Terminal Modernization Program. NEXTpittsburgh
- ➤ Emergency services responded to a second-floor house fire in Penn Hills without any reported injuries, and Vitalant announces incentives to encourage blood donations during National Blood Donor month. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ Locals participated in the annual Polar Bear Club's Polar Plunge into the Monongahela River on New Year's Day to support WTAE-TV's project Bundle-Up. Pittsburgh City Paper
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny County police are seeking assistance to find multiple suspects related to a Christmas Day 2023 homicide. WPXI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh and nearby regions in Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia are expected to experience snow accumulation on Friday due to an approaching system. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Pittsburgh anticipates 1 to 2 inches of snow on Friday, with potential for more significant accumulation on Monday, marking the start of a chilly and snowy new year. WTAE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Pittsburgh man donated part of his liver to a 1-year-old girl with biliary atresia, saving her life and later meeting her and her grateful family. WTAE
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Pittsburgh RV Show 2025
The Pittsburgh RV Show is the longest-running indoor event focused on recreational vehicles, showcasing a wide variety of RV models, accessories, and innovations for enthusiasts and potential buyers.
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Pittsburgh RV Show 2025
The Pittsburgh RV Show 2025, the longest-running indoor RV show in the country, will showcase hundreds of new RV models and technologies from January 11-19, 2025 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
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Silverstein Live - 25 Years of Noise
The concert features the band Silverstein alongside Thursday, Arm's Length, and Split Chain at Stage AE in Pittsburgh.
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Seeds of Renewal: Planting a Vibrant New Year 2025
This event features a series of wellness workshops and healing sessions designed to foster connection and set intentions for the upcoming year.
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Damon Buxton Live at Antonio's Pizzeria
Enjoy a live performance by Damon Buxton at Antonio's Pizzeria in Pittsburgh.
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Nfinity Champions League Cheerleading Competition - Pittsburgh 2025
The Nfinity Champions League Pittsburgh 2025 cheerleading competition will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, featuring bids for The Summit & D2 Summit.
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ONE PIECE Music Symphony Concert in Pittsburgh
Experience a unique symphonic concert featuring over 50 musicians performing music from the adventures of ONE PIECE.
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Life of Pi: A Theatrical Adaptation
Life of Pi is a visually stunning theatrical adaptation of the bestselling novel, depicting a young boy's extraordinary survival journey with a Bengal tiger after a shipwreck.
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Grateful Dub: Reggae Tribute to the Grateful Dead
Grateful Dub presents a reggae-infused tribute to the Grateful Dead featuring special guests Roots of Creation at Thunderbird Café & Music Hall.
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Pittsburgh Remodeling Expo 2025
The Pittsburgh Remodeling Expo offers a comprehensive showcase of home improvement solutions, products, and services over a three-day period at Acrisure Stadium.
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