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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh police are seeking help to locate Jordyn Redman, an 11-year-old girl from Sheraden who went missing on Monday and may be with an adult man—anyone with information is urged to report it immediately. WPXI
- ➤ A Robinson Township police officer, Steve Pies, has been charged with a felony count of aggravated assault and a misdemeanor count of simple assault after he allegedly followed Al Cannella to his workplace on Forest Grove Road on July 2—Cannella suffered injuries to his head and ribs and Pies was suspended without pay. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Monessen police arrested Charles Smitley IV and his girlfriend Colleen Cassidy after a boy's grandfather discovered bruising and signs of severe abuse—records show the 5-year-old was forced to eat his own feces and made to sleep on a hard floor. WPXI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh will host a busy weekend from Aug. 7 to 10 with events ranging from pop culture conventions like PulpFest and Steel City Con to arts and food festivals such as Barrel & Flow and the Garden Summer Festival—each offering panels, performances and community activities for locals. NEXTpittsburgh
- ➤ The brewer behind Pittsburgh's first Black-owned brewery will be featured at the Barrel — Flow beer fest in the Strip District on Aug. 9, where over 75 Black brewers and distillers will showcase their wares. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Pittsburgh will host the JCC Maccabi Games — the largest Jewish youth event in the world— which will feature athletic competitions and cultural activities for Jewish youth. WPXI
- ➤ Backstage compiled a list of casting calls for movies and TV shows in Pittsburgh that include feature films, documentaries, and short films—offering roles from lead to supporting positions with hourly rates from $12 to $100. The list also features projects casting nationwide for actors and crew seeking extra screen opportunities. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Pittsburgh women’s volleyball team starts the season ranked third in the country, marking the highest preseason ranking in program history. The team, which includes key players such as national award winner Olivia Babcock, will open with a match against Nebraska on August 22 in Lincoln. WPXI
- ➤ Pitt football players Kyle Louis and Desmond Reid have been named to The Sporting News 2025 Preseason All-America First Team. Louis posted 101 tackles and several key defensive plays in 2024 while Reid racked up 966 rushing yards and 579 receiving yards—both are on award watch lists and will play at Acrisure Stadium this fall. WPXI
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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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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays
6:40-8:10 p.m. — PNC Park — Tickets required — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup between the Pirates and Blue Jays.
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John Moreland Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $35.32 general admission — Enjoy an evening of soulful music with John Moreland and Jared Hart.
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