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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police responded to three separate ShotSpotter alerts on Pittsburgh’s North Side where investigators found one man with a gunshot to his back on Osgood Street and a second man shot in the back near Lyzell Street—two vehicles sustained bullet damage and multiple shell casings were recovered while a third man with a leg wound was taken to a hospital. WTAE
- ➤ Two women were injured in a shooting in Homestead on Monday night at the 1200 block of Hays Street, where one received two gunshot wounds to her leg and was taken to a hospital in serious but stable condition while the other was grazed on her shoulder and did not need hospital treatment — police have not announced any arrests. WTAE
- ➤ Three men were shot in the Perry South neighborhood on July 15, and detectives investigating separate scenes found multiple shell casings—two cars were hit by bullets. WPXI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh Public Schools recorded nearly 11,000 citations for drivers illegally passing school buses last school year, including 1,025 on Penn Avenue in Friendship and two stretches on 5th Avenue in Shadyside—each offense carrying a $300 fine that will fund school bus safety programs. WTAE
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 17th hole at Shannopin Country Club is a hard par 3 with a narrow, sloping green that plays 200 yards downhill and lies 10 miles north of Pittsburgh. Golf pro Eric Teasdale said the green—42 yards deep and 10 yards wide—is tough to hit as it is guarded by bunkers and an out-of-bounds area. CBS Pittsburgh
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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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Body By Design Grand Re-Opening and Community Wellness Day
2-5 p.m. — Body By Design — Free entry — Celebrate wellness with demos, giveaways, and a community spirit at the new holistic spa location.
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