Pittsburgh
Morning News
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After recent power outages left many families without food, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is preparing to help neighbors by offering items through pantries and direct distributions across 11 counties — residents are urged to visit its website and enter their ZIP code for support. WTAE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh's Gecko Robotics secured a $71M deal to deploy artificial intelligence and robotics on U.S. Navy warships. The contract was announced recently and will help modernize naval operations. CBS Pittsburgh
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is exploring the possibility of launching the Pennsylvania Aquarium on the North Shore, and the project remains in a conceptual phase with no location or construction plans yet. KDKA
- ➤ ARTfully UPlifting is an upcoming show at the Pittsburgh Playhouse that gives local audiences a sensory-friendly theater experience. Organizers aim to make live performance accessible to all — more scheduling details will be shared soon. CBS Pittsburgh
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh Public Schools announced remote asynchronous learning for April 22–24 due to the NFL Draft as over 700,000 visitors head to the area. The district also adjusted PSSA testing dates for math (April 20–21) and for English and science (April 28–May 4 with a make-up window May 4–8). WTAE
- ➤ Mt. Lebanon school board approved a resolution to potentially furlough 15 staff as the district faces a $1.2M shortfall next year — a forum is set for April 6 with a preliminary vote on April 13 and final adoption on May 18. The Tribune-Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 17, a meteor broke the sound barrier, causing a boom heard from Cleveland to parts of Pennsylvania and New York — the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh shared video of its arc across the sky. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Yesterday, residents in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio reported seeing a bright fireball and hearing a booming sound, which the National Weather Service said was likely a meteor entering the atmosphere — supported by satellite and seismographic data. WTAE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 12, McCandless held the official swearing-in of police K-9 Leroy at Perry Highway where Officer Shawn Davis led Girl Scout Troop 21955 in learning about government and earning badges after touring the magistrate’s courtroom with Judge Matthew J. Brungo. The Tribune-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UPMC said some patient records, which may include names, ages, and diagnoses, may have been improperly accessed by Health Gorilla+ the team is notifying affected patients and has reported the issue to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. WTAE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ In the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Venezuela upset defending champion Japan with a late three run homer from Wilyer Abreu while USA beat the Dominican Republic 2-1. Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes pitched for USA & set the stage for more thrilling tournament moments. The Pitt News
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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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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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