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Morning News
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown projects will gain momentum as Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership announced that the renovated Market Square will be unveiled with a ribbon cutting and live music one day before the NFL Draft beginning Apr. 23 — Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is opening its new four-acre Arts Landing in time for the event. WTAE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nvidia Corp announced a $2 billion investment in Saxonburg-based Coherent Corp and signed a nonexclusive agreement for advanced laser and optical products to boost research and U.S. manufacturing expansion, supporting next-generation silicon photonics for AI infrastructure and following a $4 billion industry investment. WPXI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Fort Pitt Museum showed off a new exhibit on March 5 that tells the story of Western Pennsylvania’s part in the Revolutionary War — it shows rare items like the original Westmoreland Battalion Flag and more, with a Speaker Saturday event set for March 14 at Point State Park. WPXI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Mar. 5, the University of Pittsburgh ranked seventh in NIH funding with over $669 million for a fiscal year ended Sept. 30 (this includes support for its School of Medicine and research investments). Pitt was Pennsylvania’s second-biggest recipient, coming in just behind the University of Pennsylvania. WPXI
- ➤ Woodland Hills superintendent Joe Maluchnik was placed on unpaid leave Wednesday (board vote 4-2-1) after an internal investigation raised questions over misuse of public funds; officials said the review continues as concerns about transparency persist. PennLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ David Betts (from Mt. Washington) developed the AI-powered text-to-speech app Talk to Me, Goose to help people with ALS speak in their own voice. He has partnered with nonprofit Live Like Lou to offer the app free to users with ALS, Parkinson’s, and stroke-related speech loss. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Researchers at Pitt modified a common bacteria to produce an anti-inflammatory protein that accelerated corneal wound healing by 50% in mice+ the study published in Cell Reports yesterday suggests the treatment may offer a new option for managing corneal injuries. The Tribune-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Steelers showed strong interest in free safety prospects at the NFL combine last week and are now reviewing top players ahead of the NFL Draft. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ WPXI-TV has promoted award-winning anchor Jenna Harner to sports director and hired Shelby Cassesse as a full-time sports anchor (their roles include covering the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates) as they prepare to host a pregame special ahead of the Pirates’ opening day game on March 26 in Pittsburgh. WPXI
- ➤ Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stepped down in January and has yet to secure a new coaching role — longtime rival Kevin Stefanski, now head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, reached out to wish him well, recalling their friendly competition in Minnesota. PennLive
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14th Annual Seed Swap Celebration
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main — Free entry — Exchange seeds, attend workshops, and share gardening stories at this community seed swap event.
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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Ax Plays Brahms
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Experience a captivating performance featuring Brahms, led by renowned pianist Emanuel Ax.
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California Guitar Trio
7:30-9 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Check venue for pricing — Experience the genre-defying sounds of The California Guitar Trio that have captivated audiences since 1991.
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2026 SAS Annual Conference
8 PM – 8 PM — The Westin Pittsburgh — Check official website for pricing — Engage in cutting-edge discussions on affective science in a vibrant city hub.
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A-10 Men's Basketball Championship Session 4
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM — PPG Paints Arena — Tickets from $28 — Catch the excitement as teams battle it out for the championship title in an action-packed session.
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Bastard Bearded Irishmen Festival
5-9 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $24.29 — Experience high-energy Celtic rock with local favorites and more on the Front Porch Stage.
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Josiah Queen: The Mt. Zion Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Stage AE — Ticket pricing varies — Experience an uplifting night of worship with Josiah Queen and special guests as they perform powerful music from the Mt. Zion album.
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5AM Trio and G-Space Concert
8-11:59 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $32.01 — Enjoy a night of live music with 5AM Trio and G-Space at a top-rated venue.
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Shen Yun Performance
2:00-10:30 p.m. — Benedum Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience a breathtaking journey through 5,000 years of Chinese culture with stunning dance and live music.
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Aaron Gillespie Live
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $29 to $33.26 — Experience an intimate evening of music and stories with Aaron Gillespie and friends.
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