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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Westmoreland County brewer said beer is an agricultural product when he visited Western Pa.’s only malthouse (a place that turns grain into malt) and explained how the facility plays a key role for local brewers (by showing the steps of the malt-making process). Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ On August 4th, a Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Giant Eagle store in Penn Hills — the $20 game offers top prizes of $1 million and the store at 9001 Frankstown Road earned a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. This sale highlights the random nature of winning tickets, with no prior knowledge of where the prize will be claimed. WPXI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Monessen police charged Colleen Cassidy, 35, and Charles Smitley, 29, with child abuse on August 4 after a 5-year-old boy was taken to a hospital with bruises and signs of neglect and later reported being locked in a basement bathroom without blankets—factors that led to his removal from the home. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Allegheny County’s top judge sent a memo to 43 judges after a bail hearing error freed 19-year-old Isreal Moseby from jail — he later left an unsecured facility and killed 52-year-old Samantha Howells in Pittsburgh’s Crafton Heights — a mistake that has raised deep concerns over court procedures. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ A man is in critical condition after he was shot by his neighbor in McKeesport—police said he fled his apartment after a 1:30 a.m. call about an assault and tried to break into the neighbor’s home. WPXI
- ➤ Sammie Lane Jr. faced trial in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court on Friday after being charged with fatally shooting Tayrod Ford during a drug robbery in Pittsburgh’s East End in August 2022—he fled on a Greyhound bus while his accomplices, Kevin Rivera and Sadie Watson, are set for trial next month. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ A Pittsburgh convenience store worker faced charges after a shooting at a Sunoco gas station on the 5000 block of Butler Street at 3:38 a.m. Saturday that killed one man and injured another & Tate said he fired because he feared the men might draw a gun. PennLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UPMC must hold a union election for about 1,000 nurses at Magee-Womens Hospital following an NLRB ruling—nurses had asked for better staffing, higher pay and more transparency and the vote is set for August 19 and 23. UPMC said it will follow board rules—nurse Mariah Park said the election gives every nurse a chance to have a real say in patient care. The Tribune-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jalen Ramsey joined the Steelers and impressed his teammates at training camp in Latrobe—he played tough and made quick moves during practices. He was traded from Miami when safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was sent away, and his arrival is seen as a key boost to Pittsburgh’s defense. PennLive
- ➤ During Sunday's training camp, the Steelers' linebackers shined in goal line drills that tested their run defense. Derrick Harmon and Yahya Black led their teammates with clean, disciplined tackles—helping boost the team's defensive focus. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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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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Food Is Community: A Jacques Pepin 90/90 Celebration
7-10 p.m. — CCAC Allegheny Campus — Ticket options available — Celebrate the culinary arts while supporting local initiatives and honoring chef Jacques Pepin's legacy.
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Austin Williams Opening for Sam Hunt
8-10 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of country hits with opener Austin Williams followed by headliner Sam Hunt.
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Charleston Battery with Pro Wrestling Night
7-10 p.m. — Highmark Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling night of soccer with special guest Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts for Pro Wrestling Night.
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