Pittsburgh
Morning News
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At a Carnegie town hall meeting held at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall, locals shared concerns about a shortage of neighborhood news and long transit wait times due to route changes, and they discussed housing and economic growth problems (and asked for more local input on decisions). PublicSource
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A scratch-off ticket revealed a $1 million prize at GetGo on East Carson Street in the South Side — a $20 game that earned the store a $5,000 bonus — as a local resident celebrated a life-changing win. The Pennsylvania Lottery confirmed the win. WTAE
- ➤ Fresh Market opened at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday on Centre Avenue in Shadyside (site of the former Whole Foods). The store features a full-service butcher, beer and wine section, and a bar and restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. WTAE
- ➤ Three restaurant concepts — Juniper Grill, Atria’s, and 1930s Cigar Bar — opened Tuesday at 2350 Railroad St in the Strip District, replacing Italian establishments Osteria 2350 and Cioppino. Operated by local owners Pat and Nancy McDonnell through Restaurant Holdings LP, a grand opening celebration is scheduled for April 1. The Tribune-Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Backstage has compiled a guide for casting calls in Pittsburgh for films and TV shows available now. The list includes local and nationwide projects with varied roles (from supporting to lead) paying between $125 and $30,000. WPXI
- ➤ Philadelphia-based comedian Noam Osband will perform his biographical show 'Circumscribed' at the Bloomfield Garfield Activity Center on Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21 at 6:35 p.m.-the program blends personal family history with humor rooted in Jewish tradition. NEXTpittsburgh
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly a quarter of Pennsylvania residents struggle to pay their power bills + an energy think tank says rates will likely remain high with no price drops soon. CBS Pittsburgh
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A Pennsylvania Lottery player won $1 million when a scratch-off ticket was sold at GetGo on 3247 E. Carson St. in Pittsburgh on Mar. 18; the store received a $5,000 bonus for the win. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Steelers hosted cornerback Chris Johnson (ranked 38th overall) in a pre-draft visit on Tuesday. He boosted his draft stock after strong performances at the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine. PennLive
- ➤ The Steelers hosted Washington receiver Denzel Boston for a pre-draft visit as part of their search for a potential first-round pick. The visit highlighted his agility and red-zone play from four college seasons—he proved a consistent scorer and key playmaker. PennLive
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted Miami quarterback Carson Beck on Tuesday for his pre-draft visit. It is the first QB meeting this cycle as Beck, who has over 40 college starts (and had elbow surgery last season), talked with coach Mike McCarthy about football strategy. PennLive
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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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