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Saturday, September 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An Indiana County mom named Kelsie Rowland is launching a nonprofit called Brenlee's Closet in memory of her 7-year-old daughter who died in a fire last October at her ex-husband's home on Caroline Street. The effort will provide gently used clothing and raise funds for local fire departments to use a fire safety trailer for interactive school training—helping kids learn safe escape routes. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Towne Drugs Pharmacy in Aspinwall stays open despite low prescription reimbursements and rising prescription fills—this family-owned store led by Bob and Jon Akanowicz has added extra staff to handle 150 to 200 more prescriptions a day. They work to push for reforms that help the business continue serving long-time neighbors. The Tribune-Review
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A phone scam posing as a free AT&T upgrade left local consumers with unexpected charges and account issues as scammers used verification codes to access accounts — AT&T later removed the added lines from affected accounts. WPXI
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Pittsburgh campus received a renewed $489,444 TRIO Student Support Services grant across five years while Pitt–Bradford was awarded $286,104 to continue its two-decade-old program—both helping first-generation and low-income students succeed. The Greensburg campus was still awaiting a funding decision from the federal Department of Education. University Times
- ➤ Avonworth High School students were dismissed early on September 5 when staff reported a natural gas smell—police said school officials took preventive measures to ensure student safety. WPXI
- ➤ Prevention at Pitt led Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a resource fair on Sept. 5 at the William Pitt Union Plaza and will continue with wellness workshops every Friday, a crafting event on Sept. 8, an open house on Sept. 10, bingo on Sept. 12, terrarium making on Sept. 16, and an open mic night on Oct. 3—each event aiming to support survivors and promote discussions on consent and healthy relationships. University Times
- ➤ On Friday, September 5, the undergraduate and graduate business schools changed their names to the University of Pittsburgh School of Business to create one clear identity that began in 1908. The Katz name stays on Mervis Hall + on materials for graduate programs to honor Joseph M. Katz. University Times
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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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Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Louisville City FC
7-8:30 p.m. — Highmark Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Community Heroes Night with an exciting soccer match between local favorites and Louisville.
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Amble Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Crafthouse Stage & Grill — Tickets from $32 — Experience an engaging live music event in Pittsburgh.
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The World of Hans Zimmer
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Petersen Events Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the symphonic celebration of Hans Zimmer's iconic film scores.
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Conan Gray Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Petersen Events Center — Tickets from $50 — Enjoy an evening of captivating music with Conan Gray 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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