Pittsburgh
Morning News
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New eateries have opened in Pittsburgh this April, with Dad’s Dog and Burger in Bloomfield serving up nostalgic comfort food and Hong Kong Dim Sum in Oakland offering a range of dumplings and pastries—each venue aims to bring unique local flavors to the table, while one by Spork in Garfield, Compass Coffee in Millvale, Cozy Baked Goods in Sharpsburg, Santo Coyote in Gibsonia, and Happenstance Cafe in Lawrenceville also add their own charm to the city’s food scene. NEXTpittsburgh
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Westmoreland Conservation District staff worked past April 24 with high school senior Tim Miller and other Derry Area students at Twin Lakes Park east of Greensburg to study forest stewardship and bird research—activities that included soil testing and identifying birds. Derry Area will move on to the statewide Envirothon competition on May 21 at Windber Park in Somerset County—where teams will further test their conservation skills. The Tribune-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four candidates are running for Pittsburgh mayor with the primary election set for May 20; current Mayor Ed Gainey, Controller Corey O'Connor, retired officer Tony Moreno, and businessman Thomas West each share plans to improve affordable housing, public safety, and economic development. The candidates participated in a debate on April 22 and will face additional debates as they outline their strategies for the city's future. WTAE
- ➤ Overnight closures will occur on the Pennsylvania Turnpike between Pittsburgh and Irwin for upkeep work including drain cleaning, roadway sealing and sweeping — detour routes have been set. The westbound lane will close on April 27 from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. — while the eastbound lane will close during those hours on May 4 as crews complete scheduled maintenance. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Acrisure Stadium hosts Supercross for the first time in over 40 years as tens of thousands of fans are expected to watch the off-road motorcycle race; Monster Energy Supercross moved 26 million pounds of dirt to prepare the track — opening ceremonies start at 6:30 p.m. with the race at 7 p.m. KDKA
- ➤ A pending court settlement may let Division I colleges pay athletes up to $20.5 million a year using tuition and tax dollars. Some students and lawyers worry this plan will shift costs onto families—especially as schools deal with large deficits. WTAE
- ➤ Today, Acrisure Stadium is transformed with more than 26 million pounds of dirt as Pittsburgh hosts round 15 of the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship after a 42-year absence — a nod to the city’s long love of dirt biking. Parking opens at 10 a.m. and a FanFest kicks off at noon — the final race is scheduled for 7 p.m. WTAE
- ➤ National media has praised the Steelers’ decision to select Derrick Harmon in the first round—some critics say the team missed an opportunity by passing on Shedeur Sanders. PennLive
- ➤ The Steelers head into Day 2 of the NFL Draft with one pick at No.83—facing a choice to trade for an earlier spot or hold firm—and they are eyeing targets like Ohio State quarterback Will Howard, running backs Dylan Sampson and D.J. Giddens to shape their team for next season. PennLive
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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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Woodland Creatures
8 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience an enchanting evening of Americana music featuring Woodland Creatures, Liz Berlin, and Chet Vincent.
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Bruce Hornsby Live in Concert
7-9 p.m. — Byham Theater — Tickets from $93 — Experience Bruce Hornsby's electrifying performance packed with pop anthems and stunning visuals.
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DJ Brownie and DJ Greenie Performance
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $15 to $20 — Enjoy a night of diverse beats with DJ Brownie and DJ Greenie keeping the dance floor alive.
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Katie Pruitt Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Spirit — $35 — Experience an evening of soulful tunes with Katie Pruitt at Spirit Hall in Pittsburgh.
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Trevor Wallace: The Alpha Beta Male
7-8:30 p.m. — Byham Theater — Ticket limit: 6 per customer — Enjoy a night of laughs with stand-up comedian Trevor Wallace, known for his viral social media presence.
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