Pittsburgh
Morning News
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A silver Jaguar sedan stolen in an armed carjacking at a stoplight in Scott Township was recovered in Pittsburgh after a Channel 11 photographer spotted it being towed away. WPXI
- ➤ Pittsburgh Police identified a person of interest in connection with several sexual assaults on the North Side along the East Ohio Street corridor between 1 and 3 a.m. over the past two and a half months—officials warn residents that there may be other victims and advise taking extra precautions while in public. WTAE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Pitt School of Education had a busy summer after it released the July PittEd magazine that looked at sports and teaching and named Sharon Ross as interim executive director of the Office of Child Development that helps over 7,000 local children—Ross replaced Shannon Wanless. Dean Eboni Zamani-Gallaher also started a project to train workers for a growing life sciences field with a nearly $498,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation that is expected to create thousands of jobs. University Times
- ➤ Klaus Libertus, a professor at Pitt, started his new role as director of the College of General Studies and assistant dean for online education on August 15 — he aims to boost access to quality online courses for adult and non-traditional students by working with various departments. University Times
- ➤ Pitt said it will manage tuition discounts on a short-term basis since the state has not yet passed the funding budget, leaving the university to cover the costs formerly shared with the state. Pitt remains hopeful that a $60 million performance-based funding recommendation—pending legislature approval—will support more stable financial aid for its students. University Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny Health Network is offering free respiratory screenings in the Mon Valley today at Duquesne Field from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—the five-minute exams check for COPD in adults and asthma in children and include follow-up consultations. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Backup kicker Ben Sauls made four kicks in a preseason game and impressed head coach Mike Tomlin—raising talk he may soon join another roster—while the Steelers remain confident in their current kicker setup. PennLive
- ➤ After the Steelers' final preseason game, the team has projected its 53-man roster and will make final cuts by next Tuesday. The projection locks in key positions while injured players such as Will Howard and Calvin Anderson may go on injured reserve—final decisions will be confirmed after additional evaluations. PennLive
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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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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
6:40-8:10 p.m. — PNC Park — Check the event details for ticket pricing — The first 20,000 fans enjoy a Bryan Reynolds bobblehead giveaway for the evening's clash.
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