Pittsburgh
Morning News
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ John Dunn from Sewickley is using his 80-pound ladder to replace worn military banners and install new ones that honor veterans and he will finish his work by Memorial Day, May 26. The Tribune-Review
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh police are investigating antisemitic flyers — thrown from vehicles and found in Ziploc-type bags — that were left throughout Squirrel Hill over the weekend. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Dorian Jeri-Greene was charged with criminal homicide, robbery and burglary after being considered a person of interest in the killing of 24 year old Jennah Siebert, who was shot inside her Rostraver home on April 11—police confirmed she was found on Lenity School Road. WPXI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Westmoreland County inmates now have free rides home as Sage's Army expands its program to provide transportation and vouchers for those released after bus service ends. The nonprofit uses grant and settlement funds to purchase vehicles—helping reduce risks for inmates forced to walk along Route 119. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ On Monday, as Pittsburgh voters dropped off their mail-in ballots, mayor Ed Gainey and challenger Corey O’Connor made final appeals by outlining their plans for public safety, affordable housing and city improvements—each offering a distinct vision for Pittsburgh. The candidates explained how they would use city resources and address key issues, leaving voters to choose the future leader. WPXI
- ➤ Pittsburgh Regional Transit began installing red bus lanes on Liberty Avenue between Fifth and Sixth avenues on Monday night as part of the University Line project—and today it is installing lanes on Sixth Avenue between Grant Street and Centre Avenue with detours in place. The work will move to Sixth Avenue between Wood and Grant streets tomorrow and will resume on Fifth Avenue between Grant Street and Liberty Avenue on May 27 and between Sixth Avenue and Grant Street on May 28, weather permitting. WTAE
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Pittsburgh Thunderbirds vs. Minnesota Wind Chill
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Highmark Stadium — Cost info not provided — Watch the Pittsburgh Thunderbirds compete against the Minnesota Wind Chill on the field.
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Post Malone Live with Jelly Roll
6:30-9:30 p.m. — PNC Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a blend of pop and hip-hop with chart-topping artist Post Malone and special guest Jelly Roll.
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Southern Avenue Live Performance
8 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience the uplifting sounds of the Grammy-nominated Southern Avenue blending blues, soul, and gospel.
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Christian Singles Paint Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Paint Monkey Waterfront — $43 for Hub Members, $58 for Non Hub Members — Unleash your creativity while connecting with local Christian singles in a fun and welcoming environment.
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Nikka Costa Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of Nikka Costa on her Dirty Disco Tour.
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American Aquarium Concert
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — General Admission Tickets — Experience a night of anthemic rock songs reflecting on maturity and balance in life.
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Vampire Weekend Concert
5-9 p.m. — Stage AE — Ticket prices vary — Experience Vampire Weekend live in Pittsburgh as they perform their greatest hits and new tracks from their latest album.
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Heart Attack Man Live
7-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $35.32+ — Rock out with Heart Attack Man and friends for an electrifying evening.
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Madame Clicquot
2-11:30 p.m. — Pittsburgh CLO — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Madame Clicquot at Byham Theater on June 5th.
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Jon Pardi Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Petersen Events Center — Tickets vary — Experience the neo-traditional sounds of Jon Pardi on his Hollywood Honky Tour.
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