Pittsburgh
Morning News
Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Westmoreland events offer community fun this week as Greensburg Church of the Brethren holds a dinner and fellowship on Mondays, 5 to 7 p.m. at 554 Stanton St., and Salem Lutheran Church hosts a family dinner on Feb. 14 at 6 p.m.—other events complete the schedule. The Tribune-Review
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new agreement now allows FIOS TV customers to watch the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics on WPXI this weekend — after negotiations between Verizon and Cox Media Group ended their retransmission dispute that began last December. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ Eat'n Park has brought back its extra sweet Sweetheart Smiley Cookies at all locations for a limited time. Customers can order them by the dozen in store or online until Feb. 10 to get them by Valentine's Day. WPXI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh celebrated Black History Month on Feb. 6 by unveiling an exhibit honoring abolitionist John B. Vashon at City-County Building. Mayor Corey O’Connor and descendant (attorney Paul Thornell) marked his legacy and declared Feb. 6 as Mission Family Day. WTAE
- ➤ Yesterday, the South Hills Coin Club held its annual coin show at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites in Bethel Park, drawing collectors eager to complete coin sets. Dealers noted a volatile market amid gold and silver price jumps while a donation table gathered pennies since production ended last November. The Tribune-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews in Union Township spent the weekend cleaning up after a 48-inch water line broke late Friday night outside the volunteer firehouse, leaving at least 90 homes without water and nearly 95,000 customers under a boil water advisory; officials expect the advisory to be lifted by today evening. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Steelers tight ends coach Alfredo Roberts has joined the New York Jets as part of Aaron Glenn’s staff — his move followed his non-retention by head coach Mike McCarthy. PennLive
- ➤ Mike Tomlin is done coaching, friends confirmed he planned to retire after the season. The Steelers hired Mike McCarthy to lead the team, and Tomlin now wants to focus on family (and health). PennLive
- ➤ Ilia Malinin (21-year-old Quad God) made his Olympic debut on Saturday at Milan Cortina by placing second in the short program with a score of 98.00. He recently visited Pittsburgh to meet fans alongside Paralympic athlete Declan Farmer. WPXI
- ➤ Pittsburgh Penguins players will compete in the Winter Olympics, marking the first time in 12 years that NHL athletes have appeared in international play (local fans are excited for the return of Olympic hockey). WPXI
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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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Carter Anderson Live Comedy
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Sunken Bus Studios — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Carter Anderson from New York.
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Dropkick Murphys Concert
7-8 p.m. — Stage AE — VIP packages available — Experience a lively night of music with Dropkick Murphys as they celebrate St. Patrick's Day early.
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#13 Frigid Witch – Pittsburgh Winter Cycling Alleycat
Time not specified — Two Frays Brewery — Registration required — Celebrate Pittsburgh's winter cycling culture with a challenging alleycat ride full of community spirit and fun.
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The Lone Bellow Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — General Admission — Experience The Lone Bellow’s heartfelt storytelling and harmonies live with a pre-show performance and meet & greet.
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Chris Cain Live Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Ticket tiers vary — Experience the unforgettable soulful Memphis style electric blues of Chris Cain.
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Dave Hause and the Mermaid & Strike Anywhere Concert
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — General Admission — Experience a night of rock and punk with Dave Hause and a special performance by Strike Anywhere.
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Disney On Ice - Road Trip Adventures
7-9 p.m. — PPG Paints Arena — Tickets from $37 — Experience a magical journey with beloved Disney characters on ice.
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Langhorne Slim - The Dreamin' Kind Concert
7-10 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Entry details may apply — Experience Langhorne Slim's new rock-infused album live as he merges Americana with 1970s vibes.
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Twin Peaks Day Celebration
6 PM – 12 AM — Grim Wizard Coffee — $10 cover — Experience a night with DJs, performances, and trivia in a Twin Peaks-themed adventure.
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