Pittsburgh
Morning News
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Labor Day weekend, thousands gathered at North Shore where Pitt defeated Duquesne 61 to 9 in the City Game at Acrisure Stadium, and celebrations continued with Rib Fest, Banana Ball, and boats on the Allegheny River — a day that united football fans and families. WTAE
- ➤ Pittsburgh holds its annual Labor Day Parade today starting with a traditional Mass at St. Benedict the Moor Church at 8:00 a.m. and a moment of silence at 10:00 a.m. to honor two killed and 10 injured in the Clairton plant explosion; the parade follows Centre Avenue, Grant Street and the Boulevard of the Allies to end at Stanwix Street while Magee-Womens Hospital nurses lead the formation at 9:45 a.m. amid transit delays starting at 7:30 a.m. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Dog owners in Pittsburgh now have help paying vet bills if their pets are injured or get sick when The Izzie Fund offers financial aid—Megan Shinn of KDKA details the program in KD Sunday Spotlight. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Today, Pittsburgh hosts one of the nation’s largest Labor Day parades that begins with an 8 a.m. mass at St. Benedict the Moor Church and union members gathering near PPG Paints Arena before the 10 a.m. parade starts at Centre Avenue and Washington Place, then continues down Grant Street and Boulevard of the Allies. Magee-Womens Hospital nurses + advanced practitioners will lead the parade after a moment of silence for union members killed in the Clairton Coke Works explosion, and Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus delays + detours are expected. WPXI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Traffic was stopped on inbound Parkway West before the Fort Pitt Tunnel after a multi-vehicle crash (police worked to clear the scene). WPXI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ In Greensburg, former counselor Stephen Kuniak opened a nonprofit video game lounge called Experience Points—located at 3 W. Otterman St that offers a social space for gaming and community events. The area also now features Pennsylvania’s first 3Natives franchise at 127 S. Pennsylvania Ave, and Hempfield will welcome a Caleese Coffee drive-thru at West Point Plaza in October. The Tribune-Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The upcoming Pittsburgh Irish Festival will be held September 5—7 at the historic Kerry Blast Furnaces with Irish music, dancing, food and a Steelers activation on September 6 along with a traditional Irish breakfast on September 7. Organizers hope the event will share Irish heritage with local residents and visitors while strengthening cultural ties. WTAE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Super Bowl Champion coach Jon Gruden said Steelers receiver Roman Wilson is a strong playmaker who beat tough defenders in preseason games. His speed and moves show he could help the team score more points. PennLive
- ➤ PNC Park will host an exclusive screening of the award-winning documentary Clemente on Sept. 14 that tells the story of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. Gates will open at 6:30 p.m.—the screening starts at 7:30 p.m. with a VIP Q&A session, and the event falls a day before Major League Baseball honors his legacy. WPXI
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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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Darren Kiely Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Tickets from $56 — Catch the lively sounds of Darren Kiely in the heart of Pittsburgh.
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Modern Calligraphy & Pumpkin Lettering Workshop
6:30-8 p.m. — Kingfly Spirits — Check pricing online — Unleash your creativity with a festive evening of calligraphy and pumpkin lettering fun.
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Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience
7:30-9 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Ticketed event — An electrifying tribute to the King of Pop's legendary music.
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Guitar Zack Concert
8 PM — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $20.92 — Experience an electrifying night with Guitar Zack at one of Pittsburgh's top music venues.
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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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