Pittsburgh
Morning News
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Benedum Center was evacuated Saturday when a fire alarm went off before a performance — officials confirmed there was no active fire or danger to the audience. WPXI
- ➤ A man is recovering after a fire on Ligonier Street destroyed two homes on Tuesday and left him injured and without his pets. WPXI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A United Airlines flight was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport yesterday after officials detected a security concern — further details have not yet been provided. WPXI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scoops in Bellevue unveiled the Hoist the Cone Sundae in celebration of the Pirates, serving Bucco Batter ice cream topped with hot fudge, whipped cream, black & gold sprinkles, and a waffle cone that looks like a traffic cone. Customers can also order Pirates-themed cupcakes and traffic cone cookies. WTAE
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Kennywood opened for the season on Saturday and Phantom’s Revenge turns 25 years old this year (a milestone for the historic coaster). CBS Pittsburgh
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penguins fans braved the rain on Saturday to watch Game 1 against the Flyers. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Organizers are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh from April 23-25; the draft stage near Acrisure Stadium is nearly complete, and city teams are finalizing plans + details for the upcoming event. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ At PNC Park on Saturday night, the Pirates fell 8-7 to the Rays in 13 innings as a nearly seven-hour game ended when Cedric Mullins hit a two-run home run & both teams nearly ran out of players. WPXI
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Powfu Concert
7-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Tickets starting at $33 — Experience an evening of relatable tunes with Powfu in a lively atmosphere.
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Honest Motherhood: An Evening with Libby Ward
7-8 p.m. — White Whale Bookstore — Signed books available — Explore the raw and humorous truths of motherhood with Libby Ward and Lindsey Gurk.
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theCAUSE - Steel Your Face
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of two classic Grateful Dead shows performed live for draft week.
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Reggaeton Romantico Concert
9 p.m. — Insomnia Bar & Restaurante Mexicano — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of reggaeton with KenY, Mach and Daddy, and Dj Tonero.
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Chubb Rock Live Performance
9 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $33.55 to $54.65 — Enjoy an energetic night with Chubb Rock performing live for a 21+ audience.
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Jeezy Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Petersen Events Center — Tickets from $162 — Experience the electrifying performance by Jeezy live in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals
6:40-7:10 p.m. — PNC Park — Tickets required — Enjoy a thrilling baseball showdown between the Pirates and Cardinals under the lights.
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Thee Sinseers and The Altons Concert
7-10 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Ticket required — Experience the soulful sounds of Thee Sinseers and The Altons in an evening of live music.
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Big Something Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying night blending rock, funk, and jazz from the unique band Big Something.
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Lily Rose Concert
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $46-$109 — Catch the energetic Lily Rose live in concert at this popular local venue.
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