Pittsburgh
Morning News
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bark in the Park will take place on Sept. 13 in North Park (at McCandless and Pine Ridge shelters) from noon to 5 p.m. and aims to help move dogs off overcrowded euthanasia lists into new homes (admission is $5 per person or $20 per family). The Tribune-Review
- ➤ In April at Evergreen Drive-In, Boy Scout Jacob Shepler saved 12-year-old Drake when he stopped a car headed toward the sleeping boy—state officials later recognized his bravery and quick action. WTAE
- ➤ Unionized Magee-Women’s hospital nurses led Pittsburgh’s Labor Day parade on Monday, September 1st to show pride in their work and union strength. They said the march was empowering for workers and boosted the spirit of local community members. WPXI
- ➤ Jacqueline Hill, who returned to Homewood in 2012, has been named the new NAACP chapter president in Pittsburgh—she will lead the branch as it works to address new challenges. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police responded to a SWAT situation in Pleasant Hills after neighbors heard three pops around 7:30 a.m. near a home on Nantucket Drive where one person refused to come out—neighbors were told to remain inside. WTAE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new list shows 23 top concerts coming to Pittsburgh in September featuring well-known acts like David Byrne, Morrissey, Blink-182 and Hardy—each event offers a variety of live music for local fans as the season stays busy. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pitt overenrolled students to boost enrollment and leased the Hampton Inn near West Oakland to house up to 250 first-year students. Some students say the rooms are small, the walk to campus is long, and they face safety and laundry issues—concerns the university is addressing with plans for more housing options. The Pitt News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Steelers players voted on Monday and named quarterback Aaron Rodgers as one of the team captains for the 2025 season—he joins a group of leaders who will guide the team as they prepare for the season. Rodgers' new role marks a fresh start for the veteran as his peers choose him for his skill and experience. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Steelers signed running back Jaylen Warren to a new two-year extension to keep him on the team beyond this season. The team expects him to start as the lead back after he earned over 800 yards last season — with Kenneth Gainwell set as his backup. PennLive
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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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Roberto Clemente Inspiring Change
11 AM — Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) — Free entry — Discover the inspiring legacy of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente and his impact on youth globally.
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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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