Pittsburgh
Morning News
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Calvin Crew was sentenced by a judge on Monday to life without parole for kidnapping and murdering Uber driver Christina Spicuzza in 2022. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ A woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition after being shot multiple times on the 200 block of Fourth Avenue in Rankin shortly after 12:30 a.m. Tuesday when she was leaving her vehicle and the suspect opened fire and fled—no arrests have been announced. WTAE
- ➤ Calvin Crew, convicted of killing local mother and Uber driver Christina Spicuzza, will be sentenced Monday—he was found guilty of first-degree homicide, kidnapping, robbery, carrying a firearm without a license, inflicting serious bodily injury, theft of a motor vehicle and tampering with evidence. WPXI
- ➤ Calvin Crew, 26, was sentenced to life in prison plus 13–26 extra years for murdering Uber driver Christina Spicuzza, a mother of four, in a 2022 case where he forced her to drive him from Pitcairn before fatally shooting her in eastern Allegheny County. The Tribune-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny County announced new investments to expand its reentry program for jail residents preparing to return to the community -- totaling about $3.5 million over two years -- with plans to launch enhanced services like weekly therapy groups, skill-building classes, and in-unit activity programming this summer. Allegheny County
- ➤ Thousands in Pittsburgh have been without power for over five days after violent storms left residents struggling with spoiled food and no showers — Duquesne Light crews are working to restore service. State Rep. Mandy Steele said she will investigate the outages and expects remaining neighborhoods to have power back by tonight. WTAE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 21-year-old Sydney Willig, who has cystic fibrosis, ran a 13.1-mile half marathon on Sunday in Pittsburgh by following an early 4 a.m. regimen with a nebulizer. Running with Megan Rula, she finished in 2 hours and 29 minutes and helped raise over $5,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation—one of 23,000 participants in the event. The Tribune-Review
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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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Pearl Jam Concert
7:30 p.m. — PPG Paints Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Pearl Jam live, featuring new tracks from their critically acclaimed album 'Dark Matter'.
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Tina Turner and Patti LaBelle Tribute Brunch
12:00 – 1:30 PM — City Winery Pittsburgh — Tickets start at $49 — Celebrate legendary music over a delightful brunch experience.
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