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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members will rally outside UPMC Headquarters in downtown on Sunday to demand that affirming care for trans youth continues. The protest comes one day before families are expected to receive formal notice that UPMC will end services for youth under 19, including therapy and puberty blockers. KDKA
- ➤ On June 13th, Sewickley resident April Schmitt lost her diamond engagement ring at Pittsburgh International Airport when her bag caught on the baggage carousel. Airport staff found the diamond after a careful search and Schmitt plans to have it reset this week—she later dropped off thank you gifts for the helpers. The Tribune-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh native sports analyst Pat McAfee, rapper Wiz Khalifa, and music icon Snoop Dogg donated $50,000 to Pittsburgh Public Schools on Wednesday—according to district legislative meeting minutes. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews are repairing power lines and telephone poles as Grove Road remains closed in Whitehall from Spring Valley Drive to Springmeadow Court after multiple telephone poles broke and transmission lines and transformers went down. The police advise residents to avoid the area near Grove Road at Spring Valley Drive, Caste Drive, Daube Drive, and Parliament Place until repairs are complete. WPXI
- ➤ Service workers at Pittsburgh International Airport asked Airport Authority executives for support in forming a union and setting an airport-wide wage standard during a board meeting, saying better working conditions were needed. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Today, the PRT board approved a $539 million budget that cuts service by 35% and raises fares by 9% (after multiple hearings). PRT CEO Katherine Kelleman said the board acted to meet a mandated deadline (with plans to adjust the budget later as lawmakers work on state funding). KDKA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday morning, Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes joined young fans at DICK’S House of Sport—exchanging his fastballs for baseball cards and giving the children a memorable experience. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Penguins drafted forward Benjamin Kindel (11th overall) in the NHL Draft on June 27 in Los Angeles and traded their second pick for extra draft selections. Kindel played 65 games last season for Calgary Hitmen (with 35 goals and 64 assists), showing strong performance before joining the team. WPXI
- ➤ Todd Nelson, a former Hershey Bears coach and current Penguins assistant, said he nearly returned for a fourth season after Pittsburgh reached out. During his three-year run, he led the Bears to two titles — an achievement he said was exactly what he needed — which spurred his decision-making. PennLive
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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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New Mexico United at Pittsburgh Riverhounds
7-10 p.m. — Highmark Stadium — Ticketed event — Celebrate the 4th of July with a FamFest game featuring Daniel Tiger and community festivities.
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Free Summer Concerts: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
8-8:15 p.m. — South Park Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a performance by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in the open air with local food and drinks available.
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JTTA Music Cruise
4-8 p.m. — Gateway Clipper Fleet — Ticketed event — Enjoy classic hits by Journey, REO, Styx, and Foreigner on a scenic cruise.
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Bear Ghost Concert
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $30.54 — Experience the energetic performance of Bear Ghost in a vibrant venue.
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Coltt Winter Lepley Album Release Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Club Cafe — 21+ entry — Experience the exciting debut of Coltt Winter Lepley's solo album with full band performance.
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Vince Gill Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of twenty-two-time GRAMMY winner Vince Gill on his summer tour.
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