Pittsburgh
Morning News
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, a concert fundraiser raised money for the families of workers affected by an explosion at the Clairton Coke Plant that killed two and injured 10, with events including a raffle, basket auction and bake sale—another fundraiser is planned for September 8 at Texas Roadhouse. WTAE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Kenneth Crider pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 14 months to 10 years in prison for robbing an 87-year-old veteran and stealing his car with his dog Lucky inside; police said Lucky remains missing after being reportedly left at a North Carolina service station. WTAE
- ➤ Antonia Quesen, 26, pleaded guilty but mentally ill on Monday to third-degree murder for stabbing off-duty agent Benjamin Brallier on Montour Trail in Moon on Oct. 21 and to a 2023 robbery at Point State Park; she will be sentenced on Nov. 18 by Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward J. Borkowski — state law requires her incarceration in a mental health facility. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ Pennsylvania's Attorney General Dave Sunday joined calls for emergency federal action in a letter last week warning about bromazolam — a dangerous drug dubbed designer Xanax that killed dozens in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties and resists Narcan — urging the DEA to limit its spread. The Tribune-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh Public Schools welcomed students back in classrooms today as they began the new school year, with school officials stressing improved safety + upcoming changes for a secure learning environment. The district is focusing on updated protocols that support student needs and adapt to new challenges. CBS Pittsburgh
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny County’s lead removal program made 300 homes safe from lead. Raychal Collins-Struck’s Monroeville home was the 300th treated—showing how the free program helps keep children safe. CBS Pittsburgh
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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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La Dispute Concert
7-9 p.m. — Spirit Hall — Tickets from $68 — Experience an intimate concert with La Dispute at a local venue in Pittsburgh.
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