Pittsburgh
Morning News
Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Homeowners near Oakmont Country Club are charging for parking during the U.S. Open, with fees from $20 to $80 as cars fill in local yards. Residents say the earnings will go toward vacations or scholarships, and some younger sellers are even marketing items like Pokémon packs—showing the neighborhood's creative response. CBS Pittsburgh
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Mount Lebanon police are looking for 16-year-old Liam Mooney, who went missing in jeans and a white tank top and has bleached blond hair — anyone with information is urged to call 911. WPXI
- ➤ On Sunday in the Bedford Dwellings neighborhood, a Pittsburgh man, Lin Rashied Jama Jones—47—was charged with aggravated assault after police said he kicked a woman on the ground and shot a man who tried to intervene. WPXI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania American Water will begin replacing about 357 lead service lines in Pittsburgh and Mount Oliver Borough starting mid-June using a $1.6 million low-interest loan and a $3.3 million grant from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority. Contractors will canvas the 29th Ward starting June 16 and notify customers that replacing lead or galvanized lines comes at no cost. CBS Pittsburgh
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Pittsburgh Regional Transit holds its final public comment hearing on proposed service cuts and fare hikes at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Room 302-304. Officials warn that the cuts—reducing overall service by 35% and ADA service by 62%—could leave many neighborhoods with less transit access as the community voices its concerns. WTAE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, fans filled Oakmont Country Club for the 125th U.S. Open opening ceremony and practice rounds. County Executive Sara Innamorato and Mayor Sophia Facaros praised the event’s boost to local business — officials say the first tee-off will begin later this morning — as the championship draws global attention. WTAE
- ➤ Aaron Rodgers said he is upset about having to switch from his longtime Schutt helmet after the NFL banned that model for failing safety standards—he has worn it for 20 years and now works with the Steelers while praising coach Mike Tomlin for his role in the decision. PennLive
- ➤ Denny McCarthy, a top golfer on the PGA Tour, hit an iron shot on the first hole at Oakmont Country Club on Tuesday and is preparing to tee off today in a tournament with a 156-man field that includes 11 former U.S. Open winners—he said holes 1, 9, and 15 will test his game. The Pitt News
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A Night in Athens: The Music of R.E.M. and the B-52s
7:30-9 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Cost info not provided — Experience an evening filled with the iconic sounds of R.E.M. and the B-52s.
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Less Than Jake Live
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Stage AE — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy ska punk performance from the legendary Less Than Jake during their Summer Circus Tour.
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Camelot
7:30 p.m. — Benedum Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets On Sale NOW! — Experience the legendary tale of love and betrayal in a mystical realm through timeless music.
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Deerhoof Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — Spirit — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 31 years of Deerhoof's inventive music blending rock, jazz, and surrealism.
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Adam Ray Live
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices start at $119 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Adam Ray in a premier venue.
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Kings of Soul Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the iconic hits of classic soul legends with a stunning live performance.
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John Carroll Kirby Concert
7-9 p.m. — Stage AE — Tickets available from $100 — Experience an evening of live music with John Carroll Kirby.
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Latina Legends Brunch
12-1:30 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Tickets from $155 — Celebrate Latina culture over brunch with great company and food.
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Manual Lymph Drainage Certification Course
8 a.m. — Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy — Course fee applies — Learn the art of lymphatic drainage through hands-on training and expert lectures.
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Paint & Sip Night
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Mellon Square — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting session while sipping beverages in a breathtaking outdoor setting.
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