Pittsburgh
Morning News
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A kitten that rode in a car grill from Breezewood to Kennedy Township over 100 miles was rescued after individuals alerted Kennedy Township Police Tuesday morning; it is now with a neighbor (named Breezy) who will foster it. CBS Pittsburgh
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ JCPenney will close its Ross Park Mall store in Allegheny County on Sept. 20 due to lease issues and the inability to secure a new location. Shoppers noted the store had been in decline since it downsized in 2019. PennLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Backstage has compiled a list of casting calls for movies & TV shows in Pittsburgh. The calls include roles in feature films, student films, short films, & documentaries with pay ranges from $600 to $6,400 and seek local talent. WPXI
- ➤ Dariéna, a juvenile Harpy Eagle, arrived from the Miami Zoo before Memorial Day weekend to join the summer-only Remarkable Raptors show at the National Aviary’s Charity Randall Foundation Eagle Hall — she now serves as an ambassador for eagle conservation with daily talks for visitors. WPXI
- ➤ Pittsburgh-area influencer Jess Britvich creates Instagram videos that mix makeup routines with political analysis, discussing issues like systemic racism and reproductive rights. She built an audience of over 100,000 after shifting from social work to full-time content creation in the region (rooted in Canonsburg) while navigating an intense online landscape. Pittsburgh City Paper
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, dozens of speakers addressed the Pittsburgh Public Schools board urging them to vote against closing nine school buildings. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Pittsburgh Public Schools board approved the Future-Ready Facilities Plan today, closing 12 schools and nine facilities to address enrollment declines and aging buildings. The plan calls for two new schools and an early childhood center and includes a one-year transition (with quarterly updates) to manage the changes. WTAE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny Health Network has launched Pennsylvania’s first South Asian Heart Clinic at several locations to offer advanced testing + tailored nutrition guidance for local South Asian residents at high risk. Patients can schedule an appointment by calling 724-260-7400. The Tribune-Review
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Oakland’s Tazza D’Oro offers Buy One Get One free coffee on Fridays until Aug. 14 while Jeni’s unveils new seasonal ice cream flavors today at its scoop shops; Swissvale Dari Delite holds its final plant sale on May 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. Other food spots update their offerings. Pittsburgh City Paper
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh Steelers coaches praise second-year quarterback Will Howard for his strong performance at OTAs as he shows smart play and hard work. Veteran Aaron Rodgers and coach Tom Arth say he exceeds expectations and must keep proving himself to earn a roster spot for the 2026-27 season. PennLive
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Morgan Wallen Concert
5-7 p.m. — Acrisure Stadium — Tickets required — Enjoy a lively country music performance amidst the excitement of Pittsburgh.
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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.
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Teddy Swims Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Petersen Events Center — Price TBA — Enjoy an inspiring performance by Atlanta's vocal sensation Teddy Swims as he shares his journey through music.
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Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Live
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Age 18+ — Experience feel-good music with the incredible Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio.
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