Pittsburgh
Morning News
Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A hit-and-run on Mt. Washington Saturday night left Ethan Cardone critically injured with multiple skull fractures and brain bleeds after a black 2009 Lexus RX350 struck him and his dog on Bailey Avenue—Derrick Clark performed CPR that helped save his life while police investigate the incident. WPXI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kevin McAllister, owner of Kevin’s Deli at Webster Hall, was voted the best Black-owned business in The Pitt News’ survey by local students. He took over the deli in 2004 after working there since 1987 under owner William R. Lee and now serves neighborhood customers with favorites like his steak hoagie, buffalo chicken salad, and Reuben sandwiches. The Pitt News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police reported that after an altercation in which his partner said she was choked, Sterling Smith, 22, allegedly drove off with his 5-month-old child from the Cedar Avenue parking lot in East Allegheny today at around 6:15 p.m., threatened to harm the baby while driving nearly 100 mph, and was tracked to Duquesne and taken into custody—officials confirmed the baby was not hurt. WTAE
- ➤ Police were called on Feb. 18th to an East Hills home after a 911 call about a shooting and robbery and found 44-year-old Conrad Rozier with a fatal chest wound—surveillance video and evidence tied a dark Ford Explorer registered to Jerome Thompson from North Versailles to the scene, and he now faces multiple charges including criminal homicide. WTAE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Heinz Chapel Women in the Windows tour celebrates Women’s History Month by guiding groups around stained glass panels on Pitt’s campus that honor women like Abigail Adams, Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, Emily Brontë, and Elizabeth Fry. Heinz Chapel docent Karen Sebolt chose the theme (Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations) for the event, which will run through the last week of March. The Pitt News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dozens spoke at a public hearing on March 24 where parents said the district had not done its homework ahead of an upcoming vote on closing some public schools — the vote will take place in the coming days. WPXI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny County officials formed a 10-member advisory board to watch over the reopened Shuman Center after it was shut in 2021 for major violations. The board, which includes County Executive Sara Innamorato & Controller Corey O’Conner, will make suggestions but cannot set or enforce rules. WPXI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of nurses picketed Monday morning at Butler Memorial Hospital, asking for more metal detectors and a larger security team amid contract talks with Independent Health System; local PASNAP president Tammy May said several assaults harmed staff, including a head-butt that sent one nurse to the emergency room and a bite of another. The 499 nurses’ contract expires April 16 — the hospital said it will work with PASNAP to improve safety for patients, staff and visitors. WTAE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Steelers may have built a soft deadline for Aaron Rodgers to decide his future as his signing before voluntary workouts starting on April 21 is key—Rodgers is weighing his options between joining the Steelers, the New York Giants, or retiring. His decision will affect how quickly the team can adapt to his unique signals and concepts during the offseason. PennLive
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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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Pittsburgh Pirates Home Opener vs. New York Yankees
5:00 AM – 5:12 PM — PNC Park — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the start of the MLB season as the Pirates take on the Yankees in their home opener.
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Forrest Frank Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Petersen Events Center — Tickets required — Experience a night of faith-driven lyrics and modern beats with Christian rapper Forrest Frank on his spring tour.
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Trivia Night for Christian Singles
6:30-9 p.m. — Lawrence Hall — $15 for Non-Members — Engage in friendly competition and connect with fellow Christian singles over trivia.
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Vundabar & Yot Club Concert
7-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $60 Fast Track tickets available — Experience a night of jangly indie rock and dreamy pop tunes from Vundabar and Yot Club.
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