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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 2-year-old girl drowned in an East Pittsburgh pool on Thursday. CBS Pittsburgh
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 30-year-old man from Ohio was arrested for stabbing a 65-year-old man on Liberty Avenue shortly before 5 a.m. Wednesday, with the victim suffering multiple stab wounds and in critical condition — the suspect now faces charges of attempted homicide, two counts of aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person. WPXI
- ➤ Two men and one woman pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges in connection with a 2022 North Side shooting — which killed Stephone Drayton and injured three others — in Pittsburgh. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ Neighbors heard five shots (from the 17-hundred block of Wesley Street) in Wilkinsburg around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and first responders later found 18-year-old Deglin St. Clair on a home porch after he was shot in the stomach and taken to a hospital where he died. KDKA
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fantastic Cat will perform at the WYEP Summer Music Festival tomorrow at Schenley Plaza (4 p.m.) and they will make their second appearance in Pittsburgh. The four-member band is known for switching instruments mid-song and engaging the local crowd with their unique style. NEXTpittsburgh
- ➤ One of Pennsylvania's largest Juneteenth celebrations is underway at Mellon Park (in Pittsburgh) as local residents mark this historic event. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah reports live from the scene. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ The four-day Juneteenth celebration in Mellon Park is underway with live music, speakers, medical screenings, over 150 vendors, youth sports events and a downtown parade on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Producer William 'B' Marshall said last year the event drew about 70,000 visitors and generated $5 million — it moved here for the first time because Point State Park is under renovation — and he urged local residents to support vendors while honoring the end of slavery in the United States. WTAE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania House passed a transit funding bill on June 18 that invests $292 million in public transit — if approved by the Senate, Pittsburgh Regional Transit will get $40 million to help prevent service cuts. The extra funds may be used to repair roads and bridges and keep buses running without fare hikes. CBS Pittsburgh
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Say She She Concert
8-12 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $31.16 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Say She She in a lively Pittsburgh setting.
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Rich Zabinski Quartet
7-10 p.m. — Kingfly Spirits — Free entry — Experience an evening of smooth jazz rhythms with Rich Zabinski and Friends.
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Pittsburgh Riveters SC vs. Steel City FC
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Highmark Stadium — Tickets required — Watch an exciting local soccer match featuring Pittsburgh's teams.
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Kyle Mooney - The Real Me / Fake Me Tour
6-7:30 p.m. — Spirit — All ages — Enjoy a night of music and comedy with Kyle Mooney, known for his unique artistic vision and SNL legacy.
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Bear Hands Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $35.32 general admission — Experience a night of live music with Bear Hands and OK Cowgirl.
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Women's Golf Association of Western Pennsylvania Championship
54-hole tournament — Jun 30 - Jul 2 — Westmoreland Country Club — Registration required — Compete in a premier women's golf championship in Export, PA.
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