Good morning, Pittsburgh.

City crews and community volunteers are cleaning and beautifying Market Square and Downtown ahead of the NFL Draft scheduled for April 23-25.

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Clean Team and extra temporary staff are working hard so the city looks its best when fans arrive.

Allegheny Riverfront Park is nearly complete after a $5.4 million renovation that added 35 trees, durable pavers and new lights to boost its event capacity in downtown.

A ribbon cutting is scheduled for Thursday morning before upcoming Pirates and NFL Draft events.

Lisa Freeman has opened a neat general store on a former industrial lot in Manchester that once housed a deteriorating warehouse, offering a welcoming space & fueling neighborhood renewal.

Pittsburgh City Paper was acquired by LocalMatters on March 19 and will return soon as a free monthly publication in print and online.

Nearly 1,000 readers have joined and former staff and students see the relaunch as a hopeful boost for local journalism.

A day after a Sunday morning fire gutted half a duplex in New Kensington, residents are recovering from injuries while firefighters controlled the blaze before it spread further — community members and local organizations are donating essentials and offering temporary shelter as families rebuild.

Wegmans will break ground on the region’s first grocery store (Cranberry) in April.

The project is set to expand local shopping options and support future growth.

April’s NEXT in the Gallery features art shows including George Sosnak’s painted baseballs and Dale Lewis’ large-scale scrapy dinosaur sculptures, with diverse local exhibitions and receptions scheduled throughout the month + across various Pittsburgh venues.

B2K and Bow Wow headlined the Boys 4 Life Tour throwback event at Petersen, where attendees enjoyed a nod to 106 & Park nostalgia and flip phone ringtones.

Former Pitt chancellor Mark Nordenberg, who has served nearly 50 years, will deliver the commencement address on May 3 at Acrisure Stadium and will retire on June 30, with leadership passed to Samantha Balbier and Paul Supowitz.

At Pitt, new international student numbers fell 4% for fall, dropping from 709 to 679 with a total enrollment of 2,711, while national student visas declined 35.6% from June to August 2025 due to a visa freeze & recruitment teams continue reaching key global markets to boost enrollment.

Evgeni Malkin returned from injury to record an assist as the Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 on Tuesday night.

Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakov scored early to give Pittsburgh a strong start.

The Penguins boosted their playoff chances with a win over the Islanders as King Jemison called it their most important win + fans cheered the team's hard work.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jake Xerxes Fussell & Sam Amidon Concert

7-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $32.01 to $37.67 — Experience the intertwining of traditional folk and avant-garde as Fussell and Amidon share their musical legacies.

Pirates Career in Sports Night

6:40–9:40 p.m. — PNC Park — Ticket required — Engage in workshops, networking, and enjoy a Pirates game on a special career-themed night.

Matt Pryor Live

8-11 p.m. — Brillobox — Tickets from $69 — Enjoy a night of live music with renowned artist Matt Pryor in a cozy venue.