Pittsburgh
Morning News
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Avella have been without landline service since Christmas, leaving them with few options for emergency calls in a rural area with limited cell coverage. Families report driving five minutes for help while Verizon works to repair downed wires amid worker shortages and theft issues. WTAE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Steel said it remains American after its deal with Nippon Steel; CEO David Burritt said the company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, will invest $14 billion and keep operations open despite conditions that require presidential review (including plant closures) as customer demand grows. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Glynn Galloway, a Pittsburgh-based aquarium technician, maintains freshwater and saltwater tanks for 83 clients with his business Fishy Things and celebrates 25 years in operation. He drives a Toyota Highlander (dubbed Squid Car) that serves as his mobile storefront to advertise local services. The Tribune-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny County Bar Association honored Judge Nicola Henry-Taylor with the Drum Major for Justice Award (her 30-year career) at Mount Ararat Baptist Church in Larimer on Monday as communities observed Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. The Tribune-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh and nearby areas are bracing for a bitter cold snap tonight as temperatures fall to single digits and wind chills (10 to 15 degrees below zero), prompting school districts and local experts to advise families to limit outdoor time and prepare for possible power outages. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Highmark Wholecare will expand its Farm-to-Family program, distributing over 225,000 pounds of fresh produce to 10,000 families across Pennsylvania through 35 events later this year. The program builds local partnerships (starting with a trial at Sto-Rox High School in 2024) to boost health with free produce. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Steelers will interview former Packers and Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy for the open head coaching position. The Pittsburgh native has (18 years) NFL experience and previously worked with Steelers GM Omar Khan in New Orleans. PennLive
- ➤ The Buffalo Bills fired coach Sean McDermott after a playoff loss, adding extra competition as the Steelers hold in-person interviews this week for a new head coach + McDermott is now seen as a potential candidate in the search. PennLive
- ➤ Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith (a coach with ties to Tennessee) did not secure the Lions role after interviewing, as the Detroit Lions instead chose former Arizona Cardinals coordinator Drew Petzing. PennLive
- ➤ The Penguins will launch a four-game western road trip Sunday when they face the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, after a recent shootout loss led coach Dan Muse to test a defensive tweak by placing D-man Ryan Graves in the lineup. WPXI
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Najee Live Concert
6-11 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Check the event page for ticket prices — Experience an evening of Contemporary Jazz with Billboard #1 artist Najee and an all-star lineup.
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Pittsburgh Speed Dating for Singles in Their 50s and 60s
7-9 p.m. — Smiling Moose Brewing — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches in an exciting, fast-paced dating environment.
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Martha Graham Dance Company Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Byham Theater — Tickets available — Celebrate 100 years of groundbreaking modern dance with the iconic Martha Graham Dance Company.
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Tell Me Lies – The Fleetwood Mac Experience
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $25.84 to $43.32 — Experience the timeless hits of Fleetwood Mac performed with authenticity and energy by Tell Me Lies.
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Ultimate Sport Show - Pittsburgh 2026
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Monroeville Convention Center — Admission price varies — Explore the latest in outdoor gear and experience unique attractions at this premier sports exhibition.
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The Regal Sweet
7-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $20.17 — Enjoy an evening of live music with Guitar Zack and The Ragged Co. at this vibrant venue.
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Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins
7-9 p.m. — PPG Paints Arena — $39 — Catch the exciting matchup as the Penguins take on their rival Senators in a thrilling hockey showdown.
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Pittsburgh Speed Dating for Singles Age 20s/30s
7-9 p.m. — Sunny Jim's Tavern — Check the ticket price — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and exciting speed dating setting.
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Gautier Capuçon with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of exquisite chamber music with world-class cellist Gautier Capuçon and Pittsburgh Symphony musicians.
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Speed Dating for Singles in Their 30s and 40s
7-9 p.m. — Smiling Moose Brewing — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
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