Pittsburgh
Morning News
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A parking garage at a North Shore apartment complex partially collapsed Thursday night less than a mile from NFL Draft festivities. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A free formula bank housed in Homewood Early Learning Hub — a bright family center — has fed 5,000 babies and will continue offering free formula to local families. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Families came together at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh on Thursday and Friday (with many coming from nearby areas) as grandparents and kids enjoyed family-friendly activities and meeting players. Visitors from Mt. Lebanon (and Rochester) said the event brought a strong sense of community to the Steel City. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ Football fans from around the world gathered in Pittsburgh for the NFL draft and broke the city's all-time attendance record as the event concluded. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ After going undrafted in the NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills signed Pitt senior running back Desmond Reid — a 2024 AP second-team All-American — in Pittsburgh. The 5-foot-6, 174-pound player rushed for 966 yards last season and will compete for a spot on a deep roster. The Pitt News
- ➤ Arturs Silovs will start Game 4 for the Penguins as they try to avoid a series sweep by the Flyers. The team will play at its home arena soon, following strong goaltending efforts in earlier matchups. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Today, the Steelers selected local Navy running back Eli Heidenreich — a Mt. Lebanon native — with their final pick of the NFL Draft. Heidenreich, who had 7 rushing and 16 receiving touchdowns during his Navy career, celebrated amid cheering fans. WPXI
- ➤ The Pirates beat the Brewers 6-0 Friday night as Paul Skenes pitched a perfect game into the seventh inning and Konnor Griffin hit his first career home run on his 20th birthday, driving in three runs. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Pitt standout linebacker Kyle Louis was drafted 138th overall by the Miami Dolphins Saturday + his strong play in his final season earned him a chance to compete for a backup role alongside established players. He recorded 81 tackles with 8.5 for loss and made key plays in college. The Pitt News
- ➤ Fans gathered on Saturday morning at Point State Park for the final day of the 2026 NFL draft; visitors arrived early to tour exhibits and snap pictures with Steelers trophies (a highlight for local tourism) and suggested the event will boost Pittsburgh's appeal. WTAE
- ➤ VisitPGH and Pittsburgh Regional Transit urge residents and visitors to head to the North Shore for the NFL Draft final day + break the city's all-time attendance record. NFL Commissioner Goodell reported 320,000 people attended the first day, and officials expect an even larger crowd today. 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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