Pittsburgh
Morning News
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced a lasting facelift for Pittsburgh ahead of the NFL Draft, with planned improvements set to revitalize downtown streets while volunteers gather scattered items (including wedding dresses and vintage Pepsi bottles) from local neighborhoods. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Renowned Pittsburgh sculptor Thaddeus G. Mosley Jr.—known for his monumental wood carvings—died on Friday at 99; a private memorial is planned and his work 'Touching the Earth' will be the inaugural exhibit at Arts Landing in downtown Pittsburgh in April. WPXI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Point Park University announced in November that it would buy the former YWCA building on Wood Street to improve downtown safety and add space for students, while other local colleges also expand their campuses to meet rising demand. The Tribune-Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A study shows that nearly 67% of Allegheny County streams are impaired. Local officials plan to boost monitoring + water protection efforts to help improve water quality for residents. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Allegheny County Sanitary Authority officials are warning residents to avoid local waterways for 48 hours — a power outage on Friday led to an overflow that sent untreated waste into the Ohio River. Power has since been restored and the DEP was notified. WTAE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CitiParks is recruiting lifeguards for the upcoming outdoor pool season — candidates must be at least 15 and can earn between $18 and $20.76 per hour as local pools prepare to open this summer. WPXI
- ➤ The City of Pittsburgh will reopen the historic Oliver Bath House today after a seven-year closure. Located at 38 South 10th Street in the South Side, the renovated indoor pool now meets modern safety codes and preserves its century-old architecture. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saturday night, the Flyers defeated the Penguins 4-3 in a shootout; Trevor Zegras scored the decisive goal while the Penguins played without captain Sidney Crosby amid Malkin's suspension. The loss adds pressure on the local team as they regroup. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Visitors have nearly sold out hotels near Acrisure Stadium as the NFL Draft drives room rates to about $1,000 a night for April 23–25. Travelers are seeking lower prices by booking hotels farther out in Pittsburgh. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ Pitt men’s basketball clinched an ACC tournament spot by defeating Syracuse 71 to 69 in overtime Saturday night at the JMA Wireless Dome. The Panthers will face No. 10 Stanford (2 p.m. Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina) to start their tournament run. The Pitt News
- ➤ Sports experts from KDKA-TV and the Post-Gazette discussed how Maxx Crosby's trade to Baltimore shakes up the AFC North as the Penguins made trade deadline moves + Evgeni Malkin now faces a 5-game suspension. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ The Penguins will face the Flyers tonight while missing Crosby and Malkin after a tough week changed their playoff outlook + the game offers a preview of the team's challenges as they adapt to sudden setbacks. WPXI
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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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A Hands-On Introduction to Color Grading
6-9 p.m. — Trace Brewing — Bring your own laptop — Dive into the world of color grading with this immersive workshop using DaVinci Resolve.
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Morgan Jay: The Goofy Guy Tour
7-10 p.m. — Benedum Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket limit of 6 — Enjoy a unique blend of music and comedy from LA's rising star.
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