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Thursday, August 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Staffers from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board are arriving in Clairton today to investigate Monday’s fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s Coke Works, where five workers remain hospitalized in critical but stable condition — local detectives and fire marshal officials have begun interviewing witnesses. KDKA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Pittsburgh police found 24 year old Stanley Andre Howe Jr. with gunshot wounds and injuries from being struck by a vehicle on Wiltsie Street in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar — his grieving mother, Constance Moyer, who learned of his death from his grandmother, has been waiting for a response from homicide detectives and the Mayor as the investigation continues. WTAE
- ➤ A man was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition after he was shot multiple times on Wednesday night at around 9:30 p.m. on the 700 block of 6th Street in McKeesport—police report no arrests as of early Thursday morning. WTAE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Pittsburgh kicks off a lively weekend with Little Italy Days in Bloomfield—featuring food, music, and a street fair—while Josh Johnson and Michael Misko perform comedy and magic shows on Friday and Saturday. Other events include nature hikes at Powdermill Nature Reserve, a craft crawl on Penn Avenue, and a disco party at Trace Brewing’s Graffiti Alley through Sunday. NEXTpittsburgh
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local residents gathered Monday at the City-County Building in Pittsburgh to urge lawmakers to pass an overdue state budget that funds transit, schools, and human services. The Senate passed a new budget bill Tuesday that keeps spending flat and uses reserve dollars—prompting calls for stronger support from the community. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the team’s defense could be historic—comments that Paul Zeise questioned for being too confident. Zeise examined whether Tomlin’s bold claim matches what the team can really do, sparking debate among fans. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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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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The Warped Band Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $20.92 to $39.17 — Experience the energy of The Warped Band live in an intimate setting.
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