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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tarentum’s Horizon Market on Sixth Avenue is filling a food desert by offering locally sourced shrimp, Syrian bread and daily staples at prices lower than big chains—its nearly 15,000 transactions in less than three months have created six jobs and support plans to open two more stores in areas with limited food access. The Tribune-Review
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Workers at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh were pushing coke out of ovens when a strong explosion on Monday killed two and injured over 10 — prompting emergency teams to rescue trapped workers and begin investigating the cause. KDKA
- ➤ U.S. Steel officials released details about moments leading up to an explosion at the Clairton plant that killed 2 and injured 10—neighbors reported hearing two smaller shocks before the blast. WPXI
- ➤ Gov. Josh Shapiro arrived in Clairton yesterday to meet with U.S. Steel officials—an explosion at a plant killed two and injured at least 10. CBS Pittsburgh
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted East Hills resident Kelley Oliver-Hollis (61) on 33 counts for healthcare fraud, money laundering, social security fraud and concealing material facts after she allegedly overbilled Pennsylvania Medicaid for SerenityCare services (December 2016 to July 2023) and she faces prison time and fines. WTAE
- ➤ On August 12th, emergency crews responded at the South Side Marina (2600 block of South Water Street) when a woman's body was found in the Monongahela River; police said she, believed to be in her mid-20s, did not appear to have been in the water long and the Allegheny County Medical Examiner will determine her cause and manner of death. WPXI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh’s City Controller said the ShotSpotter system, which uses sensors to detect gunfire, improved police response times as 911 calls dropped 50% since 2014 — the city’s contract for the system runs through the end of this year and $8.1 million has been spent on it. WTAE
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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Sugar Nova Free Concert
7-10 p.m. — Club Cafe — Free Show — Experience the dreamy sounds of Sugar Nova, featuring guitarist Luke Miller and singer Rachel Eisenstat.
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Colorado Rockies at Pittsburgh Pirates
12:05–1:35 p.m. — PNC Park — Group tickets with loaded value — Celebrate Sesame Street Day with the Rockies while enjoying family fun and a Big Bird plush for kids.
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