Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Allegheny County will host Garden in the Park on July 26 at the Demonstration Garden on Babcock Boulevard and Wildwood Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature talks on gardening, guided tours of the North Park Arboretum — free ice cream and children’s activities are also planned. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ Residents in Mount Washington said that buses and trucks got stuck on the steep streets, damaging yards, stop signs, gardens, and sidewalks—raising concerns that current measures are not effective in solving the issue. WPXI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Mark Eckman was installed as the 13th bishop of the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese yesterday at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland—he is 66 and from Bethel Park—and was named by Pope Leo XIV to replace the retiring Bishop David A. Zubik. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ The slender spire of the 91-year-old Heinz Memorial Chapel was restored after a long project that began in March 2023 and ended last month — the work fixed rusted steel and reattached decorative grotesques that had been removed for repair — and it came in under a $11.5 million budget. The chapel stayed open for weddings, tours and classes while the work was completed. University Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency said a firewall error in the Next Generation 911 software led to dropped calls in state emergency centers Friday, though officials confirmed that responders were able to call back affected numbers and maintain service. The vendor ComTech is conducting a root cause analysis (which will help clarify the error’s full impact). WTAE
- ➤ Allegheny County is considering using assisted outpatient treatment to help people with serious mental illness while balancing legal rights and fair hearings. County officials and public defenders say that if the plan is approved this fall it will add strain on their already overtaxed legal teams—raising concerns about ensuring proper due process for patients. PublicSource
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Penguins will open their NHL season against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The game is set for a future date — it marks the start of their campaign. WPXI
- ➤ The Steelers avoided NFL drama by trading their second-round pick for DK Metcalf—who signed a five-year, $150 million deal to become the team’s top receiver. All Pittsburgh rookies have signed and report with the veterans at Latrobe. PennLive
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Radiant Strings Live Concert
6-8 p.m. — Kingfly Spirits — $50 for entry with drink token — Experience a magical night of music from Bach to Beyoncé with Pittsburgh's favorite musicians.
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An Evening with Sarah Beth Durst
7-8 p.m. — Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center — General admission starting at $10 — Enjoy a captivating conversation with bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst and local author Amanda Quain about magic, romance, and new literature.
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Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
8 a.m.—5 p.m. — Schenley Park — Admission details not specified — Experience the thrilling Vintage GP Race and enjoy the Cortile festivities.
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Allegheny County Wine & Spirits Festival 2025
2-8 p.m. — Hartwood Acres Park — Save up to $10 on admission — Experience regional wines and spirits amidst the stunning backdrop of a Tudor Mansion.
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Gospel Sunday at the Northside Mysic Festival
GOSPEL SUNDAY at the Northside Music Festival — Sunday, July 20 | Allegheny Commons East Park — Free Admission! Open to All. 10a–2p, 5–8p — A day of live music, faith, food, and family fun!
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Gospel Sunday at the Northside Mysic Festival
GOSPEL SUNDAY at the Northside Music Festival — Sunday, July 20 | Allegheny Commons East Park — Free Admission! Open to All. 10a–2p, 5–8p — A day of live music, faith, food, and family fun!
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Abe Partridge Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Check venue for cost — Experience the musical talent of renowned songwriter and visual artist Abe Partridge.
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La Grassa Pizza at The Vandal
5-9 p.m. — The Vandal — $31 to $50 — Enjoy a special pizza night featuring La Grassa's signature dishes while the chef takes a well-deserved break.
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The Soul Rebels Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Tickets starting at $64 — Experience the exciting sounds of The Soul Rebels in Pittsburgh.
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USPA Level 2 Coach Certification Course
All day — David L. Lawrence Convention Center — Cost info not provided — Enhance your coaching skills with hands-on experience and in-depth training for powerlifting athletes.
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Oil Change Workshop
11 a.m.-1 p.m. — Millvale Tool Library — Free entry — Learn the basics of changing your car's oil in this hands-on workshop.
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