Pittsburgh
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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park Skating Rink will offer its first roller skating sessions in 50 years starting May 23 with times from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.—the program is supported by the Allegheny Regional Asset District and local organizers who worked with the skating community. WPXI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 20-inch water main broke in Banksville yesterday morning near the intersection of Potomac and Banksville avenues—flooding a street and causing water damage to three homes while Columbia Gas was called to check a gas smell and an oil leak—and officials said the road will remain closed until further notice. WTAE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today Pittsburgh Technology Council president Audrey Russo and Keystone Space Collaborative co-founder Justine Kasznica launched the DREAMS Coalition to unite local experts in data, robotics, energy, AI, manufacturing and security to boost the region's space exploration role. The initiative opened its collaborative workspace in Bakery Square—offering up to 30 groups access to $200,000 in awards and Keystone Innovation Zone tax credits. NEXTpittsburgh
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The owners of Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center were sentenced to pay over $15 million in restitution after years of fraud—courts found significant financial wrongdoing. CBS Pittsburgh
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two candidates in District 9 for Pittsburgh Public Schools are separated by one vote and it may take weeks before the final count is confirmed as all precincts report and provisional ballots are tallied. Incumbent School Board President Gene Walker and challenger Allie Petonic—a union steelworker—offer different approaches to school consolidation and community involvement. WPXI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Corey O'Connor unseated Mayor Ed Gainey and told a crowd at Sheraden senior center that his win marked a fresh start for Pittsburgh as he promised to bring in new jobs, affordable housing, and business investments; he said his plan would unite progressives & moderates to restore the city's lost momentum. CBS Pittsburgh
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Beaver teen Elias Kazas (diagnosed with a rare brain cancer at age 12) will soon walk the graduation stage six years after his diagnosis while his tumor remains, as he credits his love for basketball for pushing him through aggressive treatment. He plans to attend barber school next and was honored with the John Challis Memorial Award for his determination. WPXI
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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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