Pittsburgh
Morning News
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Mar. 19, a buyer of a $1,000,000 Winnings Scratch-Off at GetGo, 3247 E. Carson St, became a lottery winner, and the store will receive a $5,000 bonus for the sale. The Tribune-Review
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Restaurateurs Pat and Nancy McDonnell have opened three new eateries in the Strip District on Railroad Street (Atria’s, Juniper Grill, 1930 Cigar Bar) serving all day menus and private dining. A grand opening celebration is planned for April 1. KDKA
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry launched its Coolest Thing Made in Pa. bracket featuring 56 brands including several Pittsburgh favorites. Voting began Thursday at 9 a.m. and the champion will be crowned by April 7 — with Primanti Brothers’ sandwich in the Hall of Fame. CBS Pittsburgh
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh hosts a weekend of art and community events. Today and upcoming days offer free admission at the Children’s Museum on Fred Rogers’ Birthday, live shows at Heinz Hall, art exhibitions at Contemporary Craft and Associated Artists, and NatureFest at Carnegie Museum (venue details vary). NEXTpittsburgh
- ➤ Kennywood will open its 2026 season on Saturday, April 18 at 11 a.m. with Kennywood Weekends, introducing new food spots at Lost Kennywood and Noah’s Ark plus food and fireworks festivals that mark ride anniversaries and America’s 250th birthday. KDKA
- ➤ City Paper is returning in print and online under new local ownership after a brief closure that spurred strong community support over New Year’s. The relaunch will feature local arts, news and events with free monthly print editions available at neighborhood spots (and online) starting soon. Pittsburgh City Paper
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Keystone Oaks junior Kira Voichenko, who immigrated from Ukraine, won the state Department of Labor and Industry's pre-apprentice achievement award and will be honored at the Bucks County Intermediate Unit ceremony in April. The Tribune-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Crafton Heights social club on Greenway Drive was closed Tuesday after a Health Department inspection found multiple sanitation, water supply, and indoor smoking violations. The facility had been operating without a valid permit and failed to meet basic health standards. KDKA
- ➤ Adan Market 2 in Allentown was under Consumer Alert after a March 10 Allegheny County Health Department inspection found 13 violations — including rodent infestation with droppings on food and a mouse skeleton — and required pest control improvements before its reinspection on March 19. KDKA
- ➤ Urologists in Pittsburgh reported a surge in vasectomies during March Madness as men booked quick 15-minute procedures when play-in games began Tuesday at local clinics, including St-Clair Health, which saw appointments fill rapidly. The Tribune-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley, mentored by Steelers' Jaquan Brisker and cornerback Joey Porter Jr., hopes the team selects him in the NFL draft to join his longtime 'blood brothers' (a bond formed since his freshman year). PennLive
- ➤ Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger expects free agent Aaron Rodgers to return given the team’s strong options, though Rodgers has not yet committed for the 2026 season — officials say discussions remain ongoing. PennLive
- ➤ Next year, Pittsburgh will host the USATF Half Marathon Championships on May 2 during the UPMC Health Plan Half Marathon where runners can qualify for the Olympic Trials, and nearly 100 elite athletes will compete for national titles and a $68,000 prize pool. WTAE
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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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Jurassic Quest
8 PM - 11 AM — Monroeville Convention Center — Ticketed event — Experience the thrill of life-sized dinosaurs in an interactive walk-through adventure for the whole family.
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