Pittsburgh
Morning News
Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Animal Friends reminded pet owners to keep their pets safe during an incoming heat wave — the shelter urged precautions as rising temperatures can pose an overheating risk. The advisory aims to protect local animals during warmer weather. WPXI
- ➤ The Canonsburg Volunteer Fire Department is collecting cleaning supplies and recruiting volunteers to help West Virginia flood victims who suffered heavy rains and flash flooding — they need items like water and Gatorade-type drinks to support hydration during cleanup. Volunteers will gather today at 9 a.m. at West Alexander Fairgrounds and depart at 9:30 a.m. to aid the effort. WTAE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was shot early Saturday in Lincoln-Lemington and is in critical condition, police said — officers arrived just before 1:30 a.m. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Two people were hurt in a late-night shooting in Swissvale — police said one victim was shot in the back while in a vehicle and the other was injured in a fall while fleeing. WPXI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Jubilee Parade was held in Pittsburgh on Saturday, June 21 – the third day of Juneteenth celebrations. WPXI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eight distinguished alumni from Valley High and its predecessor schools will be honored at the homecoming football game on Sept. 26 as part of the New Kensington-Arnold School District’s distinguished alumni class, announced by School Director Sarah Yurga. The honorees, chosen from ten nominations, include a conservationist + a military leader + a photojournalist + a chaplain + an educator and coach + a doctor researching neurodegeneration + a special education director + a bioengineering scholar. The Tribune-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny County Jail and local shelter Animal Friends launched TAILS, a pilot program pairing shelter dogs with incarcerated women who learn pet care skills when Ethel, a 2-year-old 38-pound mixed breed, joined the unit on June 11. The program aims to build skills and boost morale and may expand to include more dogs if it proves successful — jail and shelter staff guide training. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Today, more than two dozen Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus routes start using updated stops and new schedules as part of a regular service improvement rollout; four downtown routes will follow a permanent Bus Rapid Transit alignment that adds five new stations — Ross Street, William Penn, Market Square, Wood Street, and Steel Plaza. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh Steelers running back Max Hurleman vowed to prove the team right in signing him after he threw the first pitch at a Reading Fightin Phils game on Thursday—he said he is ready to play in multiple roles including running back, slot receiver, and return man. PennLive
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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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Anthony David Live Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Tickets required — Experience the soulful blues and hip-hop fusion of Anthony David.
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Pittsburgh 4th of July Fireworks & Events 2025
Noon until fireworks — Point State Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with music, food, and stunning fireworks over the rivers.
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