Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of June.
Good morning, Pittsburgh.
A section of the Great Allegheny Passage in West Mifflin will close for 28 days starting July 9 to address rockfall hazards (safety scaling); meanwhile, a shuttle service will run from Homestead to Duquesne from July 10 to Aug.
6 at $20 per ride.
Business owners in Western Pa can apply for Community Charging electric vehicle ports with $25 million federal funding led by PennDOT under the NEVI initiative.
Proposals are due by Nov. 20 online + funding awards are expected in Jan and Feb.
Locals spent Saturday at Carrie Blast Furnaces tasting dozens of local beers & cocktails at the 12th annual Beers of the Burgh Festival.
Thousands of Jeep enthusiasts took over Main Street in Butler Friday night for the annual Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival which continues today at Coopers Lake Campground until 3 p.m. The event celebrates the legacy of the Bantam Jeep that helped win World War II.
The McKeesport Area School District said in a letter from superintendent Donald MacFann that no football coaches were fired at Wednesday’s meeting—hiring is tabled for now, and summer football will continue as planned.
Pittsburgh Water and the City of Pittsburgh will start a $6.8M stormwater improvement project to reduce flooding in Carrick and Overbrook — construction starts in July and is expected to finish in September 2027.
Allegheny County Police Academy ended its six-month program on Friday with 36 of 37 cadets graduating at a 97% success rate — including pre-service cadet Victoria Donaldson who paid her training costs on her own — and Donaldson will begin work as a Cranberry patrolwoman on June 22.
Nana’s New York Hot Dogs on Federal Street said in a social media post it will sell its building after a fire two years ago and after the passing of its owner’s husband, hoping a local buyer will reopen the hot dog shop to serve the community.
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Oliver Okuliar from the Florida Panthers for defenseman Emil Pieniniemi.
Okuliar, 26, played 46 SHL games last season — with 15 goals and 14 assists — and represented Slovakia in the Olympic Games.
FNB Stadium (home of the Riverhounds) was filled with fans as the USA took on Paraguay in its first World Cup contest.
The match drew strong local support.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds hosted a watch party at F.N.B.
Stadium on Friday night for Team USA’s World Cup match against Paraguay, where USA won 4-1. More watch parties are planned (for matches with Australia on June 19 and Turkey on June 25).
The Pirates beat the Marlins 3-2 Saturday when Spencer Horwitz was struck by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, giving his team a go-ahead run.
Tonight, Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes will start a series finale against Marlins’ Max Meyer.
Five baseball and softball teams from Pittsburgh area won PIAA state championships at Penn State University earlier this week; Indiana won the 4A baseball title with a 6-5 victory against Holy Ghost Prep while Shaler, Union, Laurel and Hempfield each claimed a softball title with strong pitching and scoring highlights.
Breakthrough Basketball Camp
June 16-18 — ALL AMERICAN+ Field House — $97 for observing coaches — Improve ball handling and scoring skills at this high-intensity youth basketball camp.
Infinity Song Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Spirit Lodge — Fee-free, cash-only tickets available — Experience the harmonious sounds of Infinity Song with Khatumu live in concert.
Savannah Dexter Concert
8 p.m. — Jergel's Rhythm Grille — $32.65 - $44.15 — Experience an electrifying night with Savannah Dexter's live performance at Jergel's.
Algernon Cadwallader Live
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Entry info pending — Enjoy a night of energetic tunes from the beloved punk band with a fresh album and original lineup.
Foghat Live Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Palace Theatre — Cost TBA — Rock out with the legendary Foghat, a band that’s been thrilling audiences for over four decades.
Roméo and Juliette
3-6 p.m. — New Hazlett Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fresh, immersive production of Gounod’s Roméo & Juliette in Pittsburgh.
Passion Pit Concert
7-9 p.m. — Stage AE — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of Passion Pit with friends dancing along.
Speed Dating for Singles in Pittsburgh
7-9 p.m. — Smiling Moose Brewing — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and safe environment for a chance at love.
TopGolf Fundraiser Event
6-9 p.m. — Topgolf Pittsburgh — Join for a fun night of golfing, snacks, and drinks — Support a great cause benefiting children in need of permanent families.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
6:00-7:10 p.m. — PNC Park — $10 Loaded Value included — Celebrate West Virginia University Night with baseball and exclusive giveaways.
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