Pittsburgh
Morning News
Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fan fell 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park during the Pirates and Cubs game and was taken in critical condition while Pittsburgh Police investigated what led to the fall—details of the incident remain under review. WPXI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After Tuesday's storm left thousands without power, Giant Eagle will offer a 15% discount on all purchases at its Pittsburgh-area stores on Sunday, May 4. The discount applies at participating Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, Greene, and Indiana County locations—exempting items such as milk, alcohol, fuel, tobacco, and prescription products, while automatically including curbside and delivery orders. WTAE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An intern at Vereb Funeral Home reported that her boss Patrick Vereb mishandled pet cremations by discarding tags and storing remains unsafely, which led state authorities to charge him with taking about $660,000 from customers + his arraignment is set for 2 p.m. on June 18 at the Allegheny County Courthouse. The Tribune-Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Pittsburgh hosts a record-setting marathon kickoff at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center with 45,000 runners and an art exhibition opening at the Pittsburgh Glass Center—with live glassblowing demos showcasing local talent. Other events include film festivals in Lawrenceville, a craft market in Mt. Lebanon, and a Chalk the Wall arts festival in Aspinwall—with outdoor activities, food, and music available for families throughout the weekend. NEXTpittsburgh
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ April 29th's storm left more than 130K customers without power across Western PA as crews worked to clear fallen trees and fix damaged roofs—officials confirmed three storm-related deaths, including a man electrocuted in the South Side and a 67-year-old hit by a tree, and warned that scattered thunderstorms on Thursday may extend outages into next week. WTAE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny County inspectors checked gas pumps and deli scales at more than 400 stations to make sure customers got the correct amount for their money. The team pumped five gallons from each gas grade once a year and if a pump was off, the station had 30 days to fix it — keeping fares fair. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ A City of Pittsburgh employee warned that city vehicles are dangerously neglected and said he is afraid to drive them due to years of poor maintenance — he noted that a previous winter report showed a third of salt trucks were broken — raising concerns over vehicle safety. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Pittsburgh Live Well Expo opens at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center at 10 a.m. for VIPs before welcoming everyone at 11 a.m., as marathon weekend begins with important road closures on Boulevard of the Allies starting at noon. On Saturday and Sunday, more than 45,000 runners will compete in events such as a 26.2-mile race, half marathon, and various runs while local sports and related city events attract a large crowd. WTAE
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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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Pittsburgh Power and Fitness Festival
9:00 – 10:30 AM — David L. Lawrence Convention Center — No refunds — Test your strength at this competitive powerlifting event featuring categories for all skill levels.
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The Rasmus Concert
5:30-8:30 p.m. — The Crafthouse Stage & Grill — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a live performance by the Finnish rock band that has captivated audiences since 1994.
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Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass Concert
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Byham Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable evening with Herb Alpert playing classic hits from his iconic catalog.
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Penn State vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Baseball
6-10 p.m. — PNC Park — Tickets required — Catch the thrilling college baseball matchup between the Penn State Nittany Lions and Pittsburgh Panthers.
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Warren Zeiders Concert
6:30-9:30 PM — Stage AE — Tickets from $62 — Experience an electrifying performance by Warren Zeiders in Pittsburgh.
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