Pittsburgh
Morning News
Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The union vice president said that a gas valve at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works was significantly overpressurized with water during a routine flush, causing it to split and release gas that led to a deadly explosion on August 11—damaging batteries, lowering coke oven temperatures, and prompting a temporary workaround to restore heat by Monday while full repairs are expected to take three to four months with no layoffs promised by Nippon Steel. CBS Pittsburgh
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Highmark Health said it earned $121M in operating income in the first half, led by Allegheny Health Network that made $72M with $52M from covid money — these earnings were lower than in 2024. Net income reached $329M as more patient visits and cost cuts helped boost performance. The Tribune-Review
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A judge approved the death sentence for Paul Jawon Kendrick on Wednesday after he was convicted for fatally attacking Sgt. Mark Baserman in Somerset County in 2018 — he also received two consecutive life sentences because Pennsylvania currently bans executions. WTAE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Fayette High School ninth grader Jasim Khilji built a military monument using community donations plus his dedication to honor military service, with local donors supporting the project. CBS Pittsburgh
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The owners of the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills mall were found guilty of more than 300 citations—resulting in millions in fines from Frazer Township as ruled by a district magistrate on Thursday. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Allegheny County will pay $425,000 to Robert J Thomas within 60 days to settle his malicious prosecution lawsuit stemming from his arrest in the 2016 Wilkinsburg massacre—where six people and an unborn child were killed after charges were dropped minutes before trial. The county did not admit liability and opted for settlement after reviewing the uncertainties of a trial outcome. The Tribune-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA warns shoppers at Walmart that some frozen shrimp products might be radioactive—customers should not eat, sell, or serve them. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Data from Allegheny County revealed that Black residents faced a higher rate of 302 hospitalizations—making up 32% of cases even though they are only 13% of the local population. County officials will introduce measures like new peer respite centers and behavioral health responders to cut crises—experts warned that Assisted Outpatient Treatment may deepen these racial disparities in mental health care. PublicSource
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said that rookie Derrick Harmon suffered a knee sprain during the final preseason game and is now being evaluated—he was seen walking off the field on his own, which may be a positive sign as further tests assess the injury's severity. PennLive
- ➤ Pittsburgh Steelers safety Juan Thornhill is banged up and will miss the game against the Carolina Panthers today—Steelers coach will rely on Chuck Clark to cover his role. PennLive
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Run Amok VIII
3-6 p.m. — Schenley Park Visitor Center — Bring 5 non-perishable food items for a specialty drink ticket — Celebrate community care with a fun run, scavenger hunt, and local resource fair.
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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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Gary Clark Jr. Live in Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Stage AE — Tickets available — Enjoy an electrifying evening with rock and blues sensation Gary Clark Jr.
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Ari Shapiro Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vocal artistry of Ari Shapiro in a captivating evening performance.
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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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Women's College Volleyball Showcase
2-5 p.m. — PPG Paints Arena Parking Garage — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting showcase featuring top teams: Pittsburgh vs TCU and Penn State vs Arizona State.
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Labor Day 5K Classic
9-11 a.m. — Alpine Club Lanes — Register online — Run the fastest 5K in Western Pennsylvania and set your personal record.
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Men I Trust Concert
7:00-9:30 PM — Stage AE — $81-120 — Enjoy the dreamy sounds of Men I Trust live in Pittsburgh.
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Kendall Street Company Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience a genre-fluid rock concert filled with humor and improvisation.
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Pittsburgh Irish Festival
Friday 4 p.m. – Sunday 5 p.m. — Rivers of Steel: Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark — $60 weekend pass, free for kids under 12 — Celebrate Irish culture with music, food, and family-friendly activities.
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