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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Thursday evening, a man arrived at a Pittsburgh hospital with a gunshot graze to his head and was reported stable while police responded at 7:30 p.m. to shots fired and a fight at a Spring Hill-City View home where another man with head lacerations refused treatment. WTAE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Recent economic announcements show strong growth ahead for Pittsburgh. Developer Lucas Piatt said the first phase of his $740 million Esplanade project is weeks away—Walnut Capital won City Council approval for a $500 million Bakery Square expansion while Senator Nick Pisciottano introduced a tax incentive bill for Mon Valley development. KDKA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pitt announced a new Mobile Panther ID that lets students, staff & faculty use smartphones to access campus buildings, dining halls and library checkouts while reducing the need for plastic cards. Users can set up the digital credential quickly, but will use their traditional card as backup until the system is fully activated later this summer. University Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pitt Sustainability reported that its FY24 greenhouse gas inventory showed a 37.3% drop from its 2008 baseline, putting the University on track to meet a 50% reduction goal by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2037 while nearly doubling renewable electricity on campus rooftops—officials confirmed this progress. The University also won its second Lodestar Award for solar installations and is offering free 30-minute POGOH bike rides until July 31—supporting active commuting. University Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh Regional Transit will detour the P68-Braddock Hills Flyer from Monday until October as PennDOT starts a road reconstruction along Main Street in East Pittsburgh—several stops on Main Street, Brinton Avenue, and Pallas Street will not be served, while free shuttles help riders transfer to connecting routes on weekday and weekend schedules. WPXI
- ➤ Yesterday, Senator Dave McCormick and Senator John Fetterman, along with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, toured the U.S. Steel Edgar Thomson Works Plant in Braddock to see how the U.S. Steel—Nippon Steel deal affected plant workers and the surrounding community. The agreement finalized in June includes an $11 billion investment through 2028 with a focus on U.S. management and production. WTAE
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On July 25, the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and St. Padre Pio Parish sold the former St. Joseph Church property at 4712 Liberty Ave in Bloomfield to Arch Masonry Real Estate LLC for $1.15 million—marking a major step in divesting their key property holdings after demolishing the old Immaculate Conception church property between Liberty and Friendship Avenues. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Keeanu Benton said his 2024 season was subpar and he plans to improve his play in 2025 by finishing plays better — a change he expects will boost his impact — as the team prepares for next season. PennLive
- ➤ Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson, age 20, impressed coaches at training camp practice on Thursday when he burst through a hole on a wide zone carry—running 40 yards untouched—and showed skills that have caught the coaching staff’s attention for the upcoming season. PennLive
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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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The Mocktail Mixer
6-8 p.m. — Velum Fermentation — Ticketed event — Celebrate Pittsburgh’s sober community with creative zero-proof cocktails and engaging activities.
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Miami FC
7-10 p.m. — Highmark Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a Wicked Theme Night filled with Broadway magic and a postgame Fireworks Frenzy.
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Ellise Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $49 — Experience an exciting night of live music with Ellise in Pittsburgh.
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Shannon McNally with Blackberry Smoke and Mike Campbell
6:30-8 p.m. — Stage AE — Starting at $102 — Experience a night of Southern rock and folk with Blackberry Smoke, Mike Campbell, and special guest Shannon McNally.
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Falconry: The Sport of Kings
10 AM – 12 PM — National Aviary — Ticketed event — Explore the rich history and practices of falconry with a licensed falconer.
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Tracy Bonham & Jeffrey Gaines Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Tickets available — Experience a night of alternative music with Tracy Bonham and Jeffrey Gaines.
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Wilco Concert
4:00 – 9:30 PM — Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts — Tickets from $105 — Enjoy an evening of live music with Wilco in a beautiful venue.
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Fruit Bats Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting melodies of Fruit Bats as they explore themes of home and journey in Pittsburgh.
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Family Storytime Fun
10:00-10:30 a.m. — Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) — Free entry — Engage young minds with stories, songs, and rhymes to boost early literacy skills.
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