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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh is waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats six months or older until Sunday to celebrate their unofficial birthdays. Adoptions, which include a spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, a microchip and a health check, will take place at the East Side Shelter (6926 Hamilton Avenue) and North Side Shelter (1101 Western Avenue). WPXI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A West Virginia man was charged after TSA officers seized a gun and ammunition at Pittsburgh International Airport on August 8. WPXI
- ➤ A Pennsylvania appeals court reinstated Pittsburgh officer Keith Edmonds, who was fired after repeatedly using his Taser on a homeless man that died the next day—city officials plan to appeal the ruling. The Tribune-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Houston Borough officials report that PennDOT crews and state representative Jason Ortitay helped clear flood debris from under the bridge — on State Route 519 — after severe flooding last April. Officials say the cleanup will finish early next week and may lead to more efforts to reduce flooding for the borough’s 1,200 residents. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Steelers defensive lineman Chris Hoke said Cam Heyward is doing the right thing by asking for a pay raise after an All-Pro season—Heyward had eight sacks last season and no guaranteed money on his current contract. PennLive
- ➤ Today the Steelers face the Jaguars in preseason play on KDKA-TV at 7 p.m. with pregame coverage at 6:30 p.m.; Coach Tomlin said several key starters, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers, will sit out while Jacksonville will field its full lineup led by quarterback Trevor Lawrence *and other key players*. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ The Pitt Panthers volleyball team will play 14 nationally televised matches this season, starting with an August 22 game against Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena and featuring broadcasts on FOX, FS1, ESPN, the Big Ten Network and the ACC Network. Pitt enters the season ranked number three nationally—its highest ranking ever—as it gears up for a challenging schedule in the coming weeks. WPXI
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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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Attack Attack! Concert
5-8 p.m. — The Crafthouse Stage & Grill — $25 — Experience the One Hit Wonder Tour with modern hard rock band Attack Attack! and special guests.
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Chevelle in Concert
6-8 p.m. — Stage AE — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy sounds of Chevelle after two decades of music and touring.
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