Pittsburgh
Morning News
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, March 17, UPMC hosted Cooking for One at Crate in Green Tree, where eight older adults learned kitchen skills and grief coping techniques with free support from a Family Hospice Foundation grant; the next session has not yet been scheduled. NEXTpittsburgh
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A $1.5M winning scratch-off ticket was sold at a Pittsburgh hospital on Thursday, Mar. 26 at 9:43 a.m. EDT — a rare win that has caught local attention. WPXI
- ➤ Pittsburgh International Airport employees have moved into new offices away from the new landside terminal. The terminal (a $1.7 billion project offering 811,000 sqft of space) now focuses on passenger services. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Highmark Health reported a $674M operating loss for 2025 as rising insurance claims and health care challenges hurt its finances; the report was released on March 26. This figure underscores a tough year for the company. WPXI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Woodland Hills will pilot a free program next school year that lets up to 15 seniors earn 11 college credits and certification while gaining health care work experience at CCAC Boyce, a 15 minute drive east of school. The effort comes in partnership with CCAC and local education groups. The Tribune-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh officials unveiled a plan for NFL Draft road closures and transit changes (with extra light rail, special bus routes, and park-and-ride options), starting March 28 with phased measures through May 10 to ease traffic for the event set April 23-25. The Tribune-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said he expects Aaron Rodgers to return soon but noted that if Rodgers retires, signing veteran Josh Dobbs — who spent five seasons with the team — could bring needed experience as he competes with Will Howard and Mason Rudolph. PennLive
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Pirates are set for their season opener later today on Channel 11 — expectations are high as the team looks to start strong. WPXI
- ➤ Huntington named 24 pro golfers as brand ambassadors on Thursday, Mar. 26. The group includes Pittsburgh native Neal Shipley + an emerging PGA Tour player who will help boost local sports engagement. WPXI
- ➤ On opening day in New York, the Pirates suffered an early collapse that cost them the game despite Brandon Lowe’s two homers & strong effort. The loss leaves fans questioning whether the team can gain momentum for the rest of the season. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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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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B2K and Bow Wow Concert
4-9:30 p.m. — Petersen Events Center — Ticket pricing varies — Experience an unforgettable night filled with electrifying performances and smooth harmonies from B2K and Bow Wow.
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Experience Arcadia Grey Live
7-10 p.m. — Bottlerocket Social Hall — $15 entry — Enjoy the feral sounds of Arcadia Grey in the heart of Pittsburgh's emo scene.
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Varials Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Tickets from $52 — Experience an electrifying performance by Varials in the heart of Pittsburgh.
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CeCe Winans: More Than This Tour
7-10 p.m. — Benedum Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening filled with worship and musical moments from CeCe's extensive career.
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49 Winchester Concert
7-10 p.m. — Stage AE — Tickets available — Experience 49 Winchester live in concert as they captivate the crowd with their sound.
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