Pittsburgh
Morning News
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale held a groundbreaking ceremony for major renovations, which include plans to add a new roof, new steps + a ramp to improve access to the 107-year-old building. The event took place on September 20 at 12:24 p.m. EDT. WPXI
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Anchor Hocking ended a planned sale of the closed Pyrex glass plant in Charleroi after the FTC and state AG said a buyer wanting to shift production would face legal challenges—leaving local officials, union members, and former employees uncertain about the plant’s future. PennLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Harvest Baptist Academy in Fawn are learning leadership and business skills in a new greenhouse entrepreneurship class that teaches time management and teamwork. The school built a two-story greenhouse—part of a STEM initiative—to grow vegetables and mums for community sales and school support. The Tribune-Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Pittsburgh restarted its deer management program in several parks, adding hunts in Hays Woods, McKinley Park, Hazelwood Greenway, Southside Park and Seldom Seen Greenway to reduce deer-vehicle collisions and protect native plants. The 2025-2026 season will run until Dec. 13 and resume from Dec. 26 to Jan. 24—officials said signs in all parks will guide visitors to stay on trails and keep dogs leashed. WPXI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Kensington officials approved merging three fire companies to improve response times as volunteer numbers drop and call volumes rise. Fire Chief Ed Saliba said the merger is pending court approval and that the Parnassus station will be closed—changes meant to get more firefighters on scene quickly. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ The East Busway between Swissvale and Wilkinsburg is closed for the weekend to let Norfolk Southern demolish the Washington Avenue Bridge — it will remain closed until 4 a.m. Monday and is the first of up to three planned closures with additional closures scheduled for Sept 27-29 and Oct 4-6. WPXI
- ➤ Major Zachary Sessa from Butler—who led a strike in Yemen—was named Marine of the Year for the second time this year. He was honored for his service with the Marine Corps. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new article presents five creative ways for Pittsburgh residents to add more exercise into their day since many are not active enough. The piece cites World Health Organization findings that nearly one‑third of U.S. residents do little physical activity—offering ideas like outdoor workouts and new routines. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ Health officials ordered Pho Minh Vietnamese Cuisine on Penn Avenue in Garfield to close on Monday after inspectors found rodent droppings on stairs and unsanitary conditions, and the restaurant was cited for 19 violations—two high-risk and four medium-risk. WPXI
- ➤ The Allegheny County Health Department shut down Took Took, a Thai restaurant in Squirrel Hill on Sept. 16 after inspectors found rodent droppings on a meat grinder and cooked rice—along with dead mice and several high-risk food safety violations, so the restaurant must clean and remove all contaminants before it can reopen. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Steelers safety DeShon Elliott is making progress after his MCL sprain in Week 1 as he warmed up with his teammates—he is expected to complete another warmup in New England and may return in Week 4 against the Vikings in Ireland. PennLive
- ➤ After guard Max Scharping tore his ACL in practice, the Steelers tried out five offensive linemen on Friday to boost their depth. The workouts featured Michigan alum Karsen Barnhart, Leroy Watson, Chris Glaser, Lorenzo Thompson, and Sebastian Gutierrez, who can play different positions. PennLive
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrated fans during their final homestand by offering 25% discounts on tickets, select merchandise, and ballpark food & drinks on Friday with a Miller Lite Happy Hour and fireworks display, and on Saturday fans met Pirates alum Jack Wilson. Today fans will enjoy prize giveaways & a first pitch at 1:35 p.m., adding to the weekend's events. WPXI
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Willi Carlisle Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience Willi Carlisle's blend of folk music and thought-provoking themes with special guest Cat Clyde.
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Garbage Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Stage AE — $72-$123 — Enjoy a live performance by Garbage in the heart of Pittsburgh.
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AEW Dynamite Wrestling Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Petersen Events Center — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience a thrilling night of high-flying action and breathtaking matches from a diverse roster of All Elite Wrestling stars.
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Chris Jamison Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Ticket prices vary — Experience soulful music and dynamic performances from The Voice finalist Chris Jamison.
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Momma Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — Spirit — Fee-free, cash-only tickets available — Experience a lively evening with Momma and villagerrr in an all-ages event.
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SEPTEMBER Rise & Flow Yoga Series
8:45-9:45 a.m. — Oasis Farm — Free entry — Enjoy a rejuvenating outdoor yoga practice connecting mind, body, and community.
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Home Is Where
7-9 p.m. — Spirit Hall — Tickets starting at $90 — Experience an unforgettable performance at Spirit Hall in Pittsburgh.
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Marina's Princess of Power Tour
7-9 p.m. — Stage AE — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Marina's live performance featuring her biggest hits and new music from her latest album.
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Felly Concert
4:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Tickets from $67 — Experience the lively sounds of Felly at this 18+ event in Pittsburgh.
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Pool Kids Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $38 — Catch the energetic vibes of Pool Kids at this intimate concert 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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