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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On August 10th, a local church in Pittsburgh gave away hundreds of backpacks—each filled with school supplies, toys and money to help families pay bills and buy groceries.  WPXI

CRIME NEWS

  • A man was pronounced dead after he was shot twice and struck by a vehicle in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood on Sunday at 10:30 p.m.—witnesses reported his fatal injuries included gunshot wounds to the chest and leg.  WTAE
  • On Sunday morning in Homewood North, a dispute led to multiple shots being fired when a suspect shot a man in the arm—he later fled, crashed into a vehicle, and was arrested after a brief chase while police recovered a firearm and shell casings, with the victim now in critical condition.  WTAE

CULTURE NEWS

  • Pittsburgh's Divine Nine—nine historically Black fraternities and sororities—have deep roots on local campuses and work on public service events with community partners. Members stress that their focus on education, service and brotherhood helps uplift the community.  The Tribune-Review

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Attorney General Dave Sunday and 50 other AGs sent warning letters to 37 voice providers today demanding they stop routing illegal robocalls through their networks—part of Operation Robocall Roundup to enforce FCC rules and protect consumers.  WPXI

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 8/12/25

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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.

    Wed, 8/13/25

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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.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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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.

    Fri, 8/15/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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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.

    Mon, 8/18/25

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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.

    Tue, 8/19/25

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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.

    Wed, 8/20/25

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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.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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  • The Magic of Motown Concert

    7:30 p.m. — Byham Theater — Tickets available — Experience powerful vocalists and classic Motown hits that transport you to the heart of the era.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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