Pittsburgh
Morning News
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was convicted in court for the 2021 murder of another man in Homewood. WPXI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh introduced a new PGH311 system for non-emergency neighborhood issues reporting, promising a user-friendly interface and guaranteed resolution timelines. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey has nominated 30-year police veteran Christopher Ragland as the city's next police chief, pending City Council approval. The Tribune-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to tender running back Jaylen Warren, ensuring his return for the 2025 season under a likely second-round tender. PennLive
- ➤ South Fayette High School alumnus, Justin Watson, now a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, emphasizes his hometown's influence on his football career as he prepares for the Super Bowl. WPXI
- ➤ Larry Fitzgerald and LeSean McCoy are now eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026, joining a prestigious lineage of players from the University of Pittsburgh. WPXI
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Super Roll Sunday: All Ages Session with PGH SK8
An all-ages skating event featuring a big screen for the game, a DJ, food from Cold Friends Kitchen, and skates available for rent at Velum Fermentation.
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Kenny Peagler - Versatile Piano Performance
Kenny Peagler, a talented pianist known for his mastery in classical, jazz, and R&B, showcases his musical prowess during a live performance.
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Over The Rhine Concert at City Winery Pittsburgh
Over The Rhine will perform live at City Winery in Pittsburgh, showcasing their acclaimed pop and rock music.
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Sound Series: Mdou Moctar - Live Performance
West African Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar and his band will perform a stripped-down set featuring their latest album 'Tears of Injustice', showcasing a fusion of Saharan music and Western rock influences.
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Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime - Gimme The Gold Tour 2025
Badfish, a Rhode Island-based tribute band, will perform a mix of Sublime classics and their original tracks at Thunderbird Café & Music Hall, featuring supporting acts Kash’d Out and The Quasi Kings.
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Dvořák’s New World at Heinz Hall
Experience Dvořák’s New World Symphony performed by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall.
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Valentine's Day Brunch for Christian Singles in Pittsburgh
A Valentine's Day-themed brunch at The Cheesecake Factory for Christian singles featuring delicious food and icebreaker activities to foster community.
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Into The Woods Musical Performance
This performance of Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods features familiar fairy tale characters navigating their dreams and the unforeseen consequences that follow in a magical setting.
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Migration Monitoring at Point State Park
The event focuses on observing and monitoring waterfowl species, including ducks and gulls, during February's migration period.
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T.O.P.S. Weight Loss Support Meeting
T.O.P.S. Chapter 1681 will hold weekly meetings for members to discuss weight loss and health strategies at the Bentleyville Public Library.
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