Pittsburgh
Morning News
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, a Memorial Day ceremony at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Cecil Township honored 250 years of sacrifice as 17,000 flags were placed on veterans' graves. Speakers stressed the sacrifices, including those from the Iran war, and urged ongoing gratitude. WTAE
- ➤ A World War II soldier from Indiana County was finally buried today more than 80 years after he was declared missing. His interment honors his sacrifice and provides closure for local families. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Yesterday, communities across Western Pennsylvania held Memorial Day ceremonies and parades (in Shaler, Connellsville, Irwin, Swissvale and Lawrenceville) to honor fallen service members with flag plantings, veteran honor rolls and name readings. WPXI
- ➤ Dozens of Canonsburg residents gathered yesterday for a Memorial Day parade and ceremony to honor fallen service members — the event featured a flag raising, taps, and remarks from local leaders, with veterans groups and first responders joining the tribute at Oak Spring Cemetery. WTAE
- ➤ Roland Bowser, a New Kensington native and Korean War veteran, was honored in Lower Burrell after DNA testing identified his remains—missing for 75 years—and led to his 2025 burial at Arlington and return of his belongings to his hometown. Family members felt closure during the Memorial Day ceremony. WTAE
- ➤ Hundreds of pizza lovers gathered in Lawrenceville on May 24 for Spirit’s inaugural Pizza Olympics, a sold-out event featuring blindfolded contests from 11 local shops + an Enjoy Wrestling match where Pittsburgh Pierogi claimed the title. Pittsburgh City Paper
- ➤ Carnegie residents gathered for the annual Memorial Day parade on Sunday and showed a strong turnout (attending to honor local traditions). WPXI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aer Lingus debuts a nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to Dublin+ offering a direct travel option for local passengers starting today. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ The new Disney store pop-up at Ross Park Mall in Ross Township opened Saturday and drew large crowds, with lines wrapping around the mall and outside. The store (pop-up) offers an immersive Disney experience featuring favorite characters and franchises and is set to remain through the holidays. WTAE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A rare Civil War flag was put on display on Memorial Day at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum to honor local history. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ The U.S. Postal Service announced that a stamp featuring Latrobe native Fred Rogers won its Stamp Encore contest and will be reissued on June 1 plus a four-image souvenir sheet will be available at post offices nationwide and online to celebrate the postal service's 250th anniversary. The Tribune-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh hosted the NFL Draft from April 23-25, drawing 805,000 official attendances with 43% coming from over 50 miles away, high transit use, and 75% hotel occupancy that Visit Pittsburgh hailed as historic, though one analyst said benefits stayed mostly within the event area. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ On Monday, May 25, Henry Davis hit a decisive home run in the seventh inning to lift the Pirates to a 2-1 win over the Cubs. Pittsburgh's bullpen secured the win while the Cubs fell to their ninth straight loss. CBS Pittsburgh
-
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.
-
lespecial: Tentacle Difficulties Concert
7-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Ticket required — Experience an electrifying live performance by lespecial in Pittsburgh.
-
The Hell Club Live Performance
8:00 – 11:59 PM — Spirit Lodge — $20-$40 — Experience the debut live show of The Hell Club with support from Vireo in a night of soulful indie rock and eco-folk sounds.
-
Acoustic Evening with Citizen Soldier
7-10 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $42.73 to $53.78 — Experience an intimate performance tackling mental health themes through powerful music.
-
Pirates vs. Twins Game and Pitch for Hope Clinic
1:35 PM — PNC Park — $25-$75 — Participate in a special baseball clinic and enjoy the Pirates taking on the Twins while supporting breast cancer awareness.
-
Taking Back Sunday Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — Stage AE — VIP packages available — Enjoy an exclusive experience with meet & greet and personal photography with Taking Back Sunday.
-
St. Vincent with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
7:30-9 p.m. — Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience St. Vincent’s innovative music reimagined through orchestral arrangements alongside the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
-
Prince Daddy & The Hyena Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Tickets available — Catch the energetic sounds of Prince Daddy and The Hyena live in Pittsburgh.
-
Morgan Wallen Concert
5-7 p.m. — Acrisure Stadium — Tickets required — Enjoy a lively country music performance amidst the excitement of Pittsburgh.
-
Morgan Wallen Live in Concert
5:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Acrisure Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of maverick country music with emerging star Ella Langley opening the show.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Pittsburgh Morning News
Welcome to the Pittsburgh Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania community. If you like the Pittsburgh Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Pittsburgh.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Pittsburgh Morning News
A free Pittsburgh community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://pittsburghmorning.com/sitemap