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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Animal Friends is launching a new Short Term Fix program to offer free spay and neuter surgeries for owned pets and community cats on select Thursdays in September. The program—open only to Pittsburgh residents—requires a refundable $50 scheduling fee on a first-come, first-served basis and aims to ease a cat population spike from paused services. CBS Pittsburgh
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Flushing of a gas valve during planned maintenance likely caused a fatal explosion at the Clairton Coke plant—killing workers Timothy Quinn and Steven Menefee—and injuring 10 others; two remain hospitalized as officials continue their investigation. WTAE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dan Sevic from Sevic Landscaping said his business was part of a scam when concrete blocks ordered in March were linked to stolen credit card purchases on Facebook Marketplace—money was transferred to a Maryland woman who kept part of the cash before sending the rest to accomplices in the Dominican Republic—Allegheny Township police charged Arlene Hiciano and set a preliminary hearing for Aug. 26. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ Da’ne Lee, 43, was shot just after 10 p.m. on May 15, 2023 on Park Hill Drive in East Hills and died nearly a year later on April 6 at UPMC Shadyside from a blood clot—Pittsburgh police are investigating her death as a homicide. The Tribune-Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dependable Drive-In is the last drive-in movie theater in Allegheny County — it still shows movies and serves as a special spot for local families to enjoy outdoor films. CBS Pittsburgh
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lane closures on Browns Hill Road will start at 5 a.m. on Monday, August 18 for repairs to concrete, drainage, sidewalks, curb replacement, and pavement markings from Beechwood Boulevard/Hazelwood Avenue to the Homestead Grays Bridge in Pittsburgh. One inbound lane will close from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and one outbound lane from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays, and the project will end in December. Allegheny County
- ➤ Pittsburgh released its final Summer 2025 CitiParks pool schedule that begins Monday, August 18 with reduced hours as lifeguards return to school—officials said some pools will keep regular hours until Sept. 1 while others close sooner. WPXI
- ➤ Allegheny County lawmakers, including Representative Abigail Salisbury and Congresswoman Summer Lee, called for stronger safeguards to protect SNAP benefits after nearly 19,000 cases of card skimming were reported in Pennsylvania last year—lawmakers urge adding chip protection to EBT cards to stop theft. WTAE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Allegheny County Health Department launched its annual raccoon rabies vaccination program Friday with over 250,000 vaccine baits spread by hand and by aircraft to stop the fatal virus from spreading. Hand drops will run from Aug. 18 to 22 and aircraft distribution will continue until Sept. 20 — residents are advised to avoid contact with the baits and secure pets indoors. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Weedeater Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $65+ — Experience the heavy sounds of Weedeater at this local music venue.
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