Pittsburgh
Morning News
Friday, January 24th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CJ Brown, enduring Pittsburgh's streets for four years, faces his harshest winter as weeks of extreme cold pose significant challenges for the region's homeless. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A fugitive accused of shooting at Pittsburgh Police officers in October was apprehended in Florida by the U.S. Marshals Service. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh's downtown is under transformation post-pandemic with a $600 million plan aiming to revitalize it through residential conversions, cultural boosts, and public space enhancements, aiming for a vibrant, multifunctional hub. NEXTpittsburgh
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new 10-year plan by Friends of the Riverfront aims to enhance Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Water Trail, focusing on increased accessibility, improved maintenance, and expanded recreational opportunities. NEXTpittsburgh
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, is a finalist for the Defensive Player of the Year Award, despite a challenging season and decreased odds of winning. PennLive
- ➤ Jim Rooney comments on the Steelers' disadvantage in their competitive division affecting playoff seeding. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Pittsburgh to host the 2026 NFL Draft, expected to be the city's largest visitor event in history with significant economic impact and community involvement. WTAE
-
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.
-
ONE PIECE Music Symphony Concert in Pittsburgh
Experience a unique symphonic concert featuring over 50 musicians performing music from the adventures of ONE PIECE.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Papadosio Live at Thunderbird Café
Papadosio, an innovative band known for their eclectic fusion of prog rock and livetronica, will perform live, featuring complex harmonies and a unique visual experience.
-
The Empty Pockets Live Performance
Chicago-based blues quartet The Empty Pockets will perform at the Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh, showcasing their unique sound and rich musical history.
-
Speed Dating Event for Singles in Their 30s and 40s
An in-person speed dating event hosted by Pre-Dating that allows singles in their 30s and 40s to meet potential matches at Sunny Jim's Tavern in Pittsburgh.
-
The Bad Plus Concert at City Winery Pittsburgh
The Bad Plus, a pioneering jazz band known for their boundary-pushing sound and creative performances, will showcase their new piano-less incarnation featuring guitar and saxophone.
-
Celebration of Bob Marley's Legacy with Truth & Rites
A night of reggae music honoring Bob Marley's birthday featuring local band Truth & Rites at the Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Pittsburgh Morning News
Pittsburgh Morning News is a community newsletter sharing current events in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Pittsburgh community, and support local organizations. If you like Pittsburgh Morning News, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Pittsburgh.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Pittsburgh community.
We help people in Pittsburgh save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Pittsburgh, about Pittsburgh, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Pittsburgh Morning News
A free Pittsburgh community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Pittsburgh Morning News. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://pittsburghmorning.com/sitemap