Pittsburgh
Morning News
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Audacy Pittsburgh is partnering with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for its annual Feed the Need campaign on Tuesday, March 24, from 6AM to 6PM—aiming to help local residents tackle food insecurity by inviting donations via a text message. KDKA
- ➤ The Allegheny YMCA on the North Side reopened Monday at 600 W. North Ave following a year-long $26 million renovation. The historic center now offers updated workout spaces, improved pool, & enhanced accessibility along with nearly 100 affordable housing units. The Tribune-Review
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A nearly-four-year-old Pittsburgh-area girl suffered catastrophic internal injuries when an unsecured pool drain at an upscale resort in Mexico trapped her, leading to emergency surgery at UPMC Children's Hospital, and her parents now urge families to check pool drain covers and know the pool's emergency shutdown. CBS Pittsburgh
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jennmar, a Pittsburgh infrastructure provider, was acquired by a New York private equity firm (the deal was announced on Monday, March 16) as the company continues its rapid expansion. WPXI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Citizens Live at the Wylie, a live music venue across from PPG Paints Arena, will open in October with Wiz Khalifa headlining and subsequent shows by Styx, Boyz II Men, and Sting while creating 350 jobs and supporting neighborhood initiatives — a collaboration among business and city leaders. WTAE
- ➤ Chefs Jamilka Borges and Dianne DeStefano run Lilith, a busy Shadyside restaurant known for its soft pan sobao bread used in lobster rolls and crostini. They plan to open Giulia in Bloomfield, where coastal Italian dishes & fresh pasta will feature in a larger dining space. NEXTpittsburgh
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sixteen Pitt faculty will receive the Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards for excellence in public service, research and teaching. Each will get a $2,000 prize and a $3,000 grant (to support their work) at the Faculty Honors Convocation on March 31 in Alumni Hall. University Times
- ➤ At the March 3 Community Engaged Scholarship Forum, leaders and faculty were honored for building local partnerships. Celeste Welsh received the Outreach and Engagement Leadership Award while Tina Ndoh was named CESF Collaboration Champion and several groups earned Partnerships of Distinction Awards. University Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thousands in Allegheny County remained without power as a windstorm and strong gusts disrupted repairs. Utility crews had expected to restore service by 10 p.m. Monday, but as of Tuesday many households still faced outages amid falling temperatures (cleanup continued). WPXI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday afternoon, about two dozen community members gathered at Bellevue’s Tavern Pizza for a town hall discussing local elections, school challenges, transportation, and affordable housing. They noted that public news is trapped in Facebook, making reliable local information hard to find. PublicSource
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brooks Running and P3R have issued a limited-edition Brooks Glycerin 23 that honors Pittsburgh landmarks with black, yellow and steel accents, and the commemorative footwear is available online and at selected DICK’S Sporting Goods outlets during marathon weekend. WPXI
- ➤ Former Steelers quarterback Justin Fields is being traded from the Jets to the Chiefs for a 2027 sixth-round pick. The move gives the Chiefs a backup option as Fields joins Andy Reid's team while Patrick Mahomes recovers from a torn ACL. PennLive
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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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Odoo Academy Training Session
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown — Free entry — Enhance your Odoo skills with interactive training sessions led by seasoned experts.
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Freddie Dredd Live
7-9 p.m. — Stage AE — Tickets from $81 — Freddie Dredd brings his unforgettable performance to Pittsburgh.
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Tom Atkins Night: Secret Sinema Pop-up
6:00-11:59 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $23.75 — Enjoy a thrilling movie double feature with Tom Atkins, including Q&A and exclusive merchandise.
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Patrick Watson Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Carnegie Music Hall — Cost info not specified — Experience enchanting melodies from Canadian singer-songwriter Patrick Watson and his collaborators.
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Water For Elephants Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Benedum Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets on sale now — Experience the heartwarming tale of adventure and love brought to life in a dazzling Broadway musical.
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