Pittsburgh
Morning News
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ During a busy St. Patrick’s Day party on March 14, the porch roof on Semple Street collapsed—hospitalizing 16 people and injuring at least a dozen others while emergency responders quickly arrived. The Pitt News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police say Rashon Coleman, 31, of East Liberty robbed banks on April 10th, 2023 for $904 and on April 11th, 2023 for $4,344 using a toy gun, and after leaving a detention facility on May 20th, 2023 he robbed a bank for $25,000 before being caught—he was sentenced to over nine years in prison with three years of supervised release. WPXI
- ➤ A youth football treasurer, 41-year-old Jaella Richard (of Bridgeville), was arrested and charged after police said she allegedly stole $64,742.75 from the South Fayette Township Youth Football Association when bank statements showed a balance of only $745.52. WTAE
- ➤ A man was arrested after police said he threw a 10-month-old puppy down a flight of stairs during a fight at a home in Aliquippa+ the puppy died and he now faces charges of aggravated cruelty to animals and neglect of animals. WPXI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh Public Schools announced they have received their first electric school buses as part of an effort to update student transportation — the district said the buses will begin service today. CBS Pittsburgh
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local lawmakers won bipartisan support for the CROWN Act, a bill that would ban hair-based discrimination, after it passed the state House on March 17th with a vote of 194 to 8—its final vote is set for the next two weeks. Pittsburgh City Paper
- ➤ The City of Pittsburgh is recruiting lifeguards to staff CitiParks pools for a safe summer — the program will offer certification training and wages from $17.48 to $20.16 per hour for workers 15 and older, while Mayor Ed Gainey urged residents to share this opportunity. WPXI
- ➤ PennDOT will cross eastbound traffic into the westbound lanes on I-376 in Monroeville starting Saturday—creating two lanes per direction in the westbound lanes until mid-July. Prep work begins Friday at 9 p.m. between Penn Hills and Monroeville and crews will demolish the bridge over Old William Penn Highway next week—so drivers should expect delays this weekend. WTAE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Steelers have proposed a rule change for the free agency period that would let teams have a one-hour video call with a free agent directly during a two-day legal tampering period — the proposal will be considered at the NFL Owners Meeting next week. PennLive
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Slappers N Bangers Music Event
Experience a vibrant night of live music at the Thunderbird Café & Music Hall with standing room general admission for those 21 and over.
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The Vindys Big Blitz Concert
Ohio-based alt-rock band The Vindys will perform at Thunderbird Café & Music Hall, showcasing their dynamic blend of rock, blues, and vintage pop.
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Paul Thorn Live Performance
Paul Thorn will perform at City Winery Pittsburgh, offering an engaging musical experience.
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Alternative Rock and Pop Night with Jaaye, Pretoria, and Social Cig
Pittsburgh-based alternative rock and pop band Jaaye will perform alongside Pretoria and Social Cig at the Green Beacon Gallery.
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Madama Butterfly
7-8:30 p.m. | Benedum Center for the Performing Arts | Ticket prices vary | Experience a reimagined tale of love and loss in an all-Japanese creative production.
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Ronald Bickel – Landside Piano Performance
3-5 p.m. — Pittsburgh International Airport — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful performance by local musician Ronald Bickel in the bustling atmosphere of the airport.
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La Sonora Dinamita Concert
9 PM — Insomnia Bar & Restaurante Mexicano — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy a night of vibrant Latin music with La Sonora Dinamita.
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The Parishables Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. | 222 Ormsby | Ticket prices vary | Experience live music from The Parishables in an intimate venue.
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Culinary Arts Program
Culinary Arts Program — All day — Bidwell Training Center — No-cost training — Master the art of cooking with hands-on experience and expert instruction.
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Al Stewart and Livingston Taylor Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Tickets available — Experience an evening of folk music with longstanding artists in a cozy venue.
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