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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two shootings happened in Bedford Dwellings on Sunday—one around 7:45 p.m. on Chauncy Drive injured a man in the chest who drove himself to a police station, and another around 11:45 p.m. on Bedford Avenue left a man critically injured after he was shot in the head as a suspect fled toward McKees Rocks. KDKA
- ➤ A man was shot in the head in Pittsburgh on July 28th—police say the incident remains under investigation. WPXI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Andy Warhol Museum has opened an exhibition called 'Good Business: Andy Warhol’s Screenprints' that shows nearly 100 works from the artist. The show displays his early, messy screenprints as well as later, precise pieces to show that making money can be art — it runs through Sept. 1. NEXTpittsburgh
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 43,000 Pittsburgh residents will soon get a notice that their medical debt has been erased through a city partnership with Undue Medical Debt—over $58 million in debt was wiped out following a 2023 law that lets eligible residents receive automatic relief. The notice will go to locals with incomes between 0% and 400% of the federal poverty level or who owe at least 5% of their annual income in medical bills. WTAE
- ➤ Residents of Brighton Heights have repeatedly lost water when main breaks occurred in large pipes, and they are tired of the many outages. Pittsburgh Councilman Bobby Wilson said repairs will start soon — his office expects the fix to improve water flow in the neighborhood. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Today, Pittsburgh Regional Transit is installing modular curb extensions at five downtown bus stops as part of an $800,000 project that uses recycled materials to align boarding platforms with traffic lanes. The installations — made from recycled rubber components — will be completed over the next three weeks, and some locals worry about traffic delays — though they are designed to help seniors and people with disabilities. WTAE
- ➤ A new medic station replaced an old firehouse at 213 Lafayette Ave in Pittsburgh’s Northside, built with salvaged materials and as the first city-owned facility meeting high-performance building standards — Mayor Ed Gainey said it is 'Net Zero Ready' to support public safety and sustainability. WPXI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh CitiParks and the Allegheny County Department of Human Services said cooling centers will remain open today and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. as hot weather is expected to push temperatures above 90+ degrees during a code red heat advisory and residents are urged to take precautions. WTAE
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Throwback Night with Riverhounds SC
7-10 p.m. — Highmark Stadium — $1 beers available — Celebrate Pittsburgh soccer history with nostalgic vibes and live music.
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Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game
1:35 – 3:05 PM — PNC Park — Tickets required — Catch a thrilling MLB matchup as the Reds face off against the Pirates.
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The Garcia Project - Tribute to Jerry Garcia
8-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Ticket Information Not Provided — Experience classic Jerry Garcia Band set lists brought to life by The Garcia Project.
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