Pittsburgh
Morning News
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trinity United Church of Christ in Indiana Township held Sunday service in a community building after a fire destroyed its historic 150-year-old building Wednesday afternoon. Church leaders will meet with the insurance adjuster Monday as services shift to Perman Funeral Home on Route 8. WTAE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sheetz will open its fourth Greensburg location this Thursday at 8 a.m. at 6090 State Route 30 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for 10:45 a.m. and a special event featuring free coffee, giveaways and food donations (supporting local nonprofits). WPXI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A nonprofit is hosting a conversation series at Flight 93 Memorial from May 23 to Aug. 15 to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Free events, held at 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. online and at 6424 Lincoln Highway in Stonycreek, will focus on preserving historical artifacts and oral history. The Tribune-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Braddock is set to fight blight by using a $1 million grant to buy demolition equipment. The borough council will vote today on launching its own program with private companies+ the effort aims to lower costs and improve safety. WTAE
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Eat'n Park introduced its new Strawberry Smiley Cookie this month (marking Merry Berry Month) as part of a 40-year tradition of cookie innovation. Pittsburgh customers can visit local Eat'n Park locations to try the limited-edition treat. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Penguins are expected to use over $40M in cap space this summer — a move led by Kyle Dubas — as management reviews player contracts to decide who stays and who goes. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Former Pirates outfielder and coach Bob Skinner — a three-time World Series champion who won titles as a player and coach — died at 94, marking the loss of a cherished Pittsburgh baseball figure. PennLive
- ➤ Steelers rookie receiver Germie Bernard is expected to fit well into coach Mike McCarthy's new offense as the team plans to use his versatility in upcoming games (according to reports). Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ The Steelers signed kicker Chris Boswell to a record-tying extension through 2030 (tying him with Brandon Aubrey as the highest-paid NFL kicker) as announced yesterday. WPXI
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Black Veil Brides Concert
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Stage AE — Tickets available — Experience the electric performance of Black Veil Brides in a rock event not to be missed.
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Nastie Band Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $22.99 — Experience the avant-garde sounds of Nastie Band featuring eclectic performances and a unique atmosphere.
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Discover Medicare Presentation
6-7 p.m. — Brentwood Library — Free entry — Understand how Medicare works and explore your options in this educational seminar.
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Daisy Grenade Live
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $30.47 to $36.90 — Experience an electrifying night with Daisy Grenade and Vienna Vienna in Pittsburgh.
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Khairy Creek Live Comedy Special
9 PM – 12 AM — Arcade Comedy Theater — Check event page for pricing — An unforgettable night of humor that resonates beyond just laughs.
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Don Toliver Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — PPG Paints Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying performance by the renowned rapper Don Toliver.
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Thank You Scientist Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Spirit — Fee-free, cash-only tickets available — Experience a night of progressive rock with Thank You Scientist and Wired Tae The Moon.
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Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates
6:40-7:10 p.m. — PNC Park — Special ticket event for Grogu Bobblehead — Celebrate Star Wars Night with the Pirates while enjoying a thrilling baseball game.
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Austin Nasso Live Comedy Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Pittsburgh Improv — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with Austin Nasso's comedic performance.
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lespecial: Tentacle Difficulties Concert
7-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Ticket required — Experience an electrifying live performance by lespecial in Pittsburgh.
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