Pittsburgh
Morning News
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh Brewing Company hosted a light-up ceremony today to show off the largest clock face in the US—60 feet in diameter—that now advertises Iron City Beer after years without a sponsor. The historic clock on the South Side has never stopped ticking—restoring a landmark that many locals have long admired. KDKA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After a June 11 hearing dropped the charges against Dejour Palmer, his family expected his release in 72 hours but learned he was in a hospital and no one had told them his condition. His lawyer said the sheriff’s department kept them in the dark for security reasons until the DA intervened to free Palmer — a situation that may lead to a change in jail notification policies. Pittsburgh City Paper
- ➤ A man was killed in a shooting in East Hills Tuesday night when police responded at about 9:30 p.m.—officials said. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Police responded to a call about a shooting at East Hills Drive—where officers found a man fatally shot in the upper body. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Pittsburgh police are asking for help to locate two missing children—11-year-old Na’Kiya Cook was last seen Tuesday afternoon on Minooka Street in Carrick and 12-year-old Jeremiah Lewis was last seen last night on the 3600 block of Liberty Avenue around 8:15 p.m. KDKA
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh International Airport is now home to over 150 honeybee colonies on its 8,800-acre campus + master beekeeper Stephen Repasky began the program in 2012 by relocating a bee swarm, which has since reduced swarm incidents and helped protect local pollinator habitats. The initiative turns an unexpected space into a leading on-site bee operation that supports the airport’s sustainability goals. Pittsburgh City Paper
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Daisy Jade is hosting a tailgating party with Steelers superfans outside the KDKA-TV studios as the NFL regular season nears—local fans gather for pre-game celebrations. This event marks an opportunity for community fans to enjoy local game day traditions. 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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Steel Rippers Underground Bike Rally & Launch Party
Step into the underground. Steel Rippers, a new motorcycle apparel company, is launching with a full-throttle rally and party that celebrates everything raw, loud, and unapologetically biker. Expect a night packed with live music from Fuse, smoke curling from fine cigars, tattoo artistry happening on-site, and the kind of biker grit you won’t find at a polished brewery party.
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