Pittsburgh
Morning News
Friday, March 21st, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Hunter Myers—a rising horse racing star—died in a tragic accident at The Meadows in Washington County on March 20th. WPXI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A scratch-off lottery ticket that won a $5 million jackpot was sold in Pittsburgh on March 20th at 9:32 a.m. WPXI
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Lottery said a scratch-off ticket hit for $5 million in Allegheny County. The winning Five Million Fabulous Fortune ticket was bought at Chocolate and Chances at 2 PPG Place in Downtown Pittsburgh — the shop will earn $10,000 for the win. KDKA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local riders have warned that proposed cuts to Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) services will reduce travel options, and many plan to speak with transit officials (community feedback) soon. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ On March 20, Pittsburgh leaders and housing advocates said they oppose plans to close HUD's Pittsburgh Field Office—an action that would cut support for more than 44,000 low-income households—and they will fight to keep it open amid federal reorganization. The Tribune-Review
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh sees many new restaurants and cafes such as Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings in SouthSide Works serving hot soup dumplings, Kung Fu Chicken 2 in Shadyside offering crispy fried chicken, and Shibam Coffee in Oakland serving late night pistachio lattes. Some eateries bring fresh ideas while others like Etna Slice House have closed—showing a changing local food scene. NEXTpittsburgh
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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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Sound Series: Tara Clerkin Trio with Ricki Weidenhof
8 p.m. — The Andy Warhol Museum — Tickets available — Experience the unique sound of the Tara Clerkin Trio blending folk, dub, and psychedelia.
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