Pittsburgh
Morning News
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ E-bike use is growing, and local police urge riders to follow bicycle rules and lower their speed in busy areas to help prevent accidents. They also remind parents that riders must be at least 16 and encourage helmet use even though PennDOT does not require it. The Tribune-Review
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement with PA Corporate Certificates, LLC — a Florida firm that misled nearly 2,000 business owners by charging $102.50 for a $40 certificate — which will pay $40,000 in restitution and cease operations in the state. WPXI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center will host the world-famous musical Hairspray soon (after an exclusive preview), adding rich theater to Pittsburgh's cultural scene. CBS Pittsburgh
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Citizens opposing a planned Homer City power plant are meeting Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Artists Hand store in Indiana borough to discuss a May 12 DEP hearing on a natural gas pipeline; a rally is planned at 4 p.m. at Indiana Regional Medical Center Park. The Tribune-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday at Acrisure Stadium, a Pittsburgh crowd set a world record for hands-only CPR while the American Heart Association and the NFL partnered to teach the lifesaving technique — an effort to boost community readiness. CBS Pittsburgh
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Apr. 24, the NFL draft kicked off at the North Shore near Acrisure Stadium as Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza was chosen first by Las Vegas Raiders. Record attendance of 320,000 saw teams build their lines — seven offensive tackles and two guards were picked in the first round. WPXI
- ➤ On Friday, thousands flocked to the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, pushing park and rides to near capacity as Washington Junction hit 75% and Monroeville Mall reached 50%. Pittsburgh Regional Transit is running Football Flyer buses every 15 minutes today and tomorrow — serving downtown and the North Shore. WTAE
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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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Felipe Esparza Live in Pittsburgh
7-10 p.m. — Carnegie Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic genius of Felipe Esparza as he shares wild stories and real-world experiences.
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Mdou Moctar Concert
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $73-$217 — Enjoy an electrifying evening with Mdou Moctar's unique sounds at a top Pittsburgh venue.
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Book Launch with Fonda Lee
6-7 p.m. — Hampton Community Center — Ticketed event — Celebrate the release of Fonda Lee's science fiction debut with signed copies and a chance to get personalized books.
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Steel Valley Visions Event
3-4:30 p.m. — The Westmoreland Museum of American Art — Enjoy cocktails and enlightening discussions on Otto August Kuhler's artwork.
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Boots 'N Beats
9 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $20.17 to $77.01 — Experience a unique fusion of country live music followed by EDM mashups for a night of dancing.
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A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Byham Theater — Tickets available — Celebrate a powerful homecoming performance with a pioneering contemporary dance company at the forefront of storytelling and movement.
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