Pittsburgh
Morning News
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors in Bon Air are still without power a week after storms knocked down trees, lines, and poles, and Duquesne Light now says power will be restored today — residents like Ryan Cavanaugh and the McDonough family say they see few repair crews making progress. The outage leaves many struggling to plan and prepare amid ongoing damage. WPXI
- ➤ On May 6, Page's Dairy Mart on East Carson Street in Pittsburgh's South Side handed out free ice cream cones from 4–7 p.m. to help lift spirits after severe storms left many without power – customers picked from vanilla, chocolate, or twist cake cones with optional sprinkles. WTAE
- ➤ Murrysville developer Cameron Yockey and his partner Brianna Thorpe will open three Horizon Market locations in Tarentum, downtown New Kensington and the Natrona neighborhood to bring affordable groceries to food deserts. The Tarentum store will open in May, creating about 12 jobs per site and operating from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. — delivery options will be added soon. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ A week after a deadly storm hit southwestern Pennsylvania, Lynette and Frank Sevcik were still without power in their Blawnox home on Tuesday. Their spoiled food and rising frustration grew as repair crews worked to restore service. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh-based Aurora Innovations completed its first fully autonomous semi-truck route on April 27 when its truck drove 1,200 miles on I-45 without a safety driver—CEO Chris Urmson shared a photo of the driverless ride. The company will expand operations to El Paso and Phoenix by the end of 2025 to address driver shortages and rising costs. WTAE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County Council approved a $600M economic development plan Tuesday to revitalize an industrial site in Pittsburgh’s North Side—this project is expected to boost local jobs and attract new investments. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Residents in Churchill, Fox Chapel and O’Hara Township have been without power for over a week. Local officials—borough manager Ashley Brown and State Rep. Mandy Steele—are providing meals and holding community meetings while pushing utility companies to restore service. WTAE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Allegheny County Health Department closed Sarku Japan at Monroeville Mall on Monday after officials found a wastewater backup near the grease trap that persisted for five days and the restaurant did not notify them+ it must complete repairs and cleaning before reopening. WTAE
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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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Kanin Wren's Taylor Swift Experience
3-6 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $25 to $50 — Experience the magic of Taylor Swift through Kanin Wren's tribute show with VIP packages available.
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