Pittsburgh
Morning News
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh Regional Transit and Sheetz are teaming up to offer free rides on the T and the Monongahela Incline from April 23 to April 25 for the NFL Draft. The move aims to ease travel for hundreds of thousands of visitors (including those heading to the North Shore). WPXI
- ➤ Giant Eagle Feed The Need Radiothon raised 331,000 meals for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank on Saturday, March 28, boosting local efforts to fight food insecurity. KDKA
- ➤ The Stroller lists upcoming Alle-Kiski Valley events, including a bougie bingo fundraiser for a Lower Burrell cancer patient at MJ's in Arnold on April 18 and other local markets, meet-ups, and tastings through April 30. Details include times, locations, contact numbers and ticket costs. The Tribune-Review
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Ross township police and first responders handled ponding waters near Babcock Blvd and Schuetzen Park Road in Shaler and Ross Townships Friday morning — drivers reported about an inch of water pooling near local businesses as crews placed markers to slow traffic. WTAE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ History lovers can trace the new Highway of Heroes trail, which launched Friday and features six sites including Fort Pitt Museum in Pittsburgh and Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, with visitors who check in at all stops receiving commemorative challenge coins. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ Channel 11 reporter Jatara McGee was named one of the Pittsburgh Courier’s ‘Fab 40 Under 40’ on Friday (the award honors African American leaders who motivate and inspire others). WPXI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Upper St. Clair High School's senior class of 299 includes 16 sets of twins, a rare occurrence noted by school officials (0.5% probability) with planned events to celebrate their unique bond. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Brentwood School District will open the new Brentwood Elementary School (with wider hallways, support classrooms, and a rooftop playground) at 30 West Willock Road on Sept. 8, uniting K-5 students for the first time in over a century. The Tribune-Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh recorded 6.18 inches of rain in March, breaking a nearly 60-year record and causing flooding and road closures in Washington and Westmoreland counties. CBS Pittsburgh
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny County has invested $3M to recapitalize its first-time homebuyer program, allocated $250K for HVAC improvements at the Carnegie Library Music Hall, and moved the Brilliant Branch rail line project into design with a new RFP issued today. Allegheny County
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh eighth grader Otto Schellhammer holds the only perfect women’s NCAA bracket in ESPN’s Tournament Challenge so far — he has correctly picked 48 games and must get 15 more right as the tournament moves forward. WPXI
- ➤ Pitt Baseball remains a talent pool as 14 alumni now play in major league systems for the 2026 season. Isaac Mattson joined the Pirates rotation today while players in the Rays, Padres, Yankees, and others seek to advance their pro careers (including Logan Evans, now rehabbing his injury). The Pitt News
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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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The Alt Rocks Concert
8-11 p.m. — Jergel's Rhythm Grille — $12.65 - $18.15 — Experience a night of alt-rock music with early entry options available.
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