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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Oakmont man, Daniel Brockhoff, 63, faced multiple charges including felony institutional vandalism after he broke a sprinkler that flooded cells in the Penn Hills Police Department at about 2:30 a.m. on July 26—he is also charged with disorderly conduct, harassment, and public drunkenness with a preliminary hearing set for Aug. 11. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ Allegheny County police said that just before 12:30 a.m. today on the 2300 block of Grandview Avenue in McKeesport a man shot a woman and then took his own life—emergency responders treated the woman in critical condition while authorities have not released any identities. WTAE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The South Side live music venue Club Café reopens today after closing in January under new owners who promise to keep its small-room performances and update its décor and menu. The venue will now operate as a bar (5 p.m. to midnight) from Monday to Saturday and shows for tomorrow and Friday are sold out (showing strong local support). WTAE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Public Utility Commission will hold public hearings next month on a proposed rate increase for more than 500,000 Pittsburgh Water customers. In-person meetings are scheduled on Aug. 12 in the Hill District at 1 p.m. and in Hazelwood at 6 p.m., while telephone hearings are set for Aug. 13; the utility is asking for a 33 percent increase that will raise the average residential bill from $100 to $123 next year and to $135 in 2027. KDKA
- ➤ The owners of Pittsburgh Mills Mall were ordered to pay nearly $2 million in fines for dozens of maintenance violations after a July 17 hearing where an attorney pleaded guilty to 36 citations—further hearings on 364 additional citations are set for Aug. 21. This ruling follows citations issued by the Frazer Building Inspector in April and May and a criminal investigation by the District Attorney. WTAE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pirates beat the Giants 3-1 on Tuesday night as Liover Peguero hit his first home run in nearly two years and Joey Bart drove in the go-ahead run against his former team — marking their fourth straight win. Justin Verlander allowed six hits in five innings while Braxton Ashcraft pitched three scoreless innings, and the Giants extended their home skid. WTAE
- ➤ Henry Davis’ fielder’s-choice grounder gave the Pirates a 2-1 win in the 10th inning on July 30—completing a three-game sweep of the Giants. Pittsburgh won five in a row while the Giants fell below .500 after a winless homestand. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ After bad weather forced the Steelers’ Tuesday camp practice indoors, the team held its first fully padded session to test its young linemen—who showed promise to boost the squad’s strength. The practice reinforced that the newcomers play a key role in the team’s competitive camp environment. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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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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Laid Back Country Picker Live Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Club Cafe — Cost not mentioned — Experience a unique blend of country music and 1970s rock vibes with LB & Honey in Pittsburgh.
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