Pittsburgh
Morning News
Monday, April 21st, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Carnegie Library of Homestead completed its second phase of renovations on Saturday — it finished HVAC work, boosted accessibility and set up sensor-friendly spaces while preserving its historic structure. State funds of over $2 million helped pay for the work and officials celebrated the library’s role as a hub for learning and community activities. WPXI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 68-year-old man died after his pickup truck crashed head-on into a tree on Saturday evening in Hempfield Township — he was not wearing a seatbelt and the airbags deployed — and Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the fatal incident in Westmoreland County. CBS Pittsburgh
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Butler County man barred from owning guns fired homemade .22 caliber rifles on his property near Connosquenessing Elementary School at 9 a.m. Saturday—troopers reported he was shooting at targets without proper backstops and he was taken into custody. WPXI
- ➤ State police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday morning on Broadmore Drive in the Washington Estates mobile home park in Washington—officials have not yet confirmed if anyone was injured. WPXI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s Conservation Center in Somerset County cares for elephants and bison and runs breeding programs and research projects to support conservation—while the center has faced challenges like elephant disease, it continues to offer visitors an up-close look at natural animal behaviors. WTAE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute will hold a comprehensive cancer screening event at West Penn Cancer Institute on May 17. Appointments will be required for all patients and can be made by calling 412+359+6665. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Neal Shipley earned his first professional win — a victory that moves him one step closer to playing in the upcoming U.S. Open at Oakmont. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Former NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum said on Thursday that Aaron Rodgers appeared disinterested due to personal issues during his interview on First Take—prompting the Steelers to shift focus to Mason Rudolph and the upcoming NFL Draft. The team has not yet set a deadline for Rodgers as head coach Mike Tomlin evaluates next steps. PennLive
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Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures: New & Noted with Marie Benedict & Courtney Sheinmel
7-8:30 p.m. — Carnegie Library Lecture Hall — Registration required — Enjoy a historical adventure unveiling the secrets of Lovelace Academy with bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Courtney Sheinmel.
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WIN-Giving Social Networking Event
5-7 p.m. — Refucilo Winery — $20/person — Connect over refreshments and support community programs through workforce development.
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Different Places In Space Concert
8 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Tickets required — Enjoy an energetic blend of psych rock and improvisational jams from local and touring bands.
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Turn It Up Dance Challenge Competitions
April 25-27 — Monroeville Convention and Events Center — Entry details available on registration — Experience a fantastic weekend of competitive dancing and entertainment.
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Earth Month – Vintage Mart
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Construction Junction — Free entry — Discover a treasure trove of retro collectibles, toys, and vintage finds at this marketplace event.
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Brendan Abernathy with Sofia Isella
7-8:30 p.m. — Spirit — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of music with Brendan Abernathy and Sofia Isella in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
6:40 p.m. — PNC Park — Cheap tickets available — Experience the thrill of a live baseball game between two iconic teams.
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Retirement Navigation Workshop
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM — Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse — Free entry — A dinner workshop filled with essential strategies to safeguard your retirement against key risks.
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AJJ Solo Concert
7-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $20 — Experience the intimate sounds of AJJ's folk punk melodies in a cozy setting.
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Come From Away
7:30 p.m. — Benedum Center for the Performing Arts — $ — Experience a heartwarming musical about compassion and community during a historic moment in time.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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