Pittsburgh
Morning News
Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of February.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Munhall police officer shot a man in custody who allegedly fought with officers inside the police station. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Two vehicles stolen in Shaler Township were recovered, one in Pittsburgh and another in Ohio with three juveniles inside. WTAE
- ➤ Jury deliberations in Christina Spicuzza's murder trial to resume Monday, with the defense arguing the evidence points to a robbery, while the prosecution emphasizes the fatal outcome after Spicuzza was robbed at gunpoint by Calvin Crew. WPXI
- ➤ Jury deliberations are ongoing in the case against Calvin Crew, accused of the murder of Uber driver Christina Spicuzza, with both sides presenting conflicting arguments regarding the intentionality of the shooting. WTAE
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny County successfully met the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards for the third consecutive year in 2023, despite challenges from the Eastern Canadian wildfires. Allegheny County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new test developed by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine can detect Alzheimer’s-related proteins years before traditional brain scans, promising earlier treatment interventions. The Tribune-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pitt athletics experienced a mixed weekend of results, achieving significant victories in women's basketball and women's lacrosse, while facing setbacks in softball, wrestling, and gymnastics against ranked opponents. The Pitt News
- ➤ Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress is auctioning off his Super Bowl XLII ring, with bidding currently at $72,500. PennLive
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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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Bead Mercantile Spring Show in Pittsburgh
The Bead Mercantile Pittsburgh - Spring is a two-day show featuring a variety of bead products and supplies, taking place at the Comfort Inn & Suites in RIDC Park.
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Acupuncture and Didgeridoo Sound Therapy Session
Experience a unique healing journey combining acupuncture with didgeridoo sound therapy to promote relaxation and wellness.
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Kenny Peagler – Landside Piano Concert
Kenny Peagler, a versatile musician from Pittsburgh, will showcase his skills as a pianist and composer, crossing genres from classical to jazz and R&B.
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