Pittsburgh
Morning News
Monday, August 25th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Michael Sexauer, the new CEO of Holy Family Institute in Emsworth, spoke with 4 The Record about plans to expand support for over 40,000 local families and children. He said his team will start new wraparound programs—such as career support for high school graduates—to help meet growing community needs. WTAE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Early Sunday, police said two females were hospitalized in the Perry South neighborhood after being stabbed outside 30 Strauss St.—one in serious but stable condition and the other in critical—with investigators noting that witnesses have been uncooperative. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ Two women were taken to the hospital after a stabbing on Strauss Street in Perry South just after 1 a.m. on Sunday; one was injured in her face, head, and lower back and is in serious condition while the other was stabbed in her stomach and is in critical condition—Pittsburgh Police are investigating. CBS Pittsburgh
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ About 700 nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital voted 402—305 to unionize with SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania on Sunday, and they will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Zulema Parklet to call on UPMC to begin contract negotiations. The union vote marks the first time nurses at the hospital have successfully formed a union. The Tribune-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pitt volleyball lost both weekend matches, falling 3-1 to Nebraska and 3-2 to Florida as it could not close out sets. The team must add new offensive options—especially for junior opposite hitter Olivia Babcock—if it is to win later this season. The Pitt News
- ➤ Today, the Pirates use pitchers Braxton Ashcraft and Mike Burrows as part of their plan to improve their game and set up a 2026 pitching strategy — the team will work to get more out of each player during this disappointing season. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Mike Junko is quietly preparing Upper St. Clair for the spotlight as local high school football in Class 5A builds interest — Pine-Richland has received a lot of praise this season. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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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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Jonathan Coulton Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of captivating music from the beloved internet musician Jonathan Coulton.
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