Pittsburgh
Morning News
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh was named a World Festival and Event City by the International Festivals and Events Association for the second year, one of only five U.S. cities to win the honor. The award recognizes the city’s year-round events like the Jazz Festival, Picklesburgh and the Marathon—boosting local plans to grow tourism. WPXI
- ➤ Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh opened the Black Photojournalism exhibition on Sept. 13, which will run until Jan. 19 and show nearly 60 photographers’ work that captured moments from local and national history. A 400-page catalog accompanies the show * giving more details on the photos and their stories. Pittsburgh City Paper
- ➤ Dr. Bobby Kapur from Allegheny General Hospital said HBO Max’s Emmy-winning drama 'The Pitt' shows 15 hours in a fictional emergency department that sounds like his real shifts. The series won awards on Sunday—Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor for Noah Wyle, and Outstanding Supporting Actress for Katherine LaNasa—highlighting its strong reflection of Pittsburgh hospital life. WPXI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Opening Night Gala on Saturday raised over $1 million to fund its education and community programs—helping support free concerts for K–12 students. Music Director Manfred Honeck led the event with guest artist Yuja Wang—whose performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 was a key highlight. WPXI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, a lithium battery fire at a home on Craighead Street led to confusion when Hazmat truck 2’s hydraulic line blew and Hazmat truck 3 had been in the garage for electrical issues—though a backup vehicle was available. Councilmember Coghill said the incident shows years of underinvestment in the city's emergency fleet and that he will meet with EMS leaders soon to address future risks. WTAE
- ➤ After the city’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure released an updated Penn Avenue Rightsizing plan on September 17, Strip District merchants filed a lawsuit in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas to stop the project—this plan would reduce Penn Avenue from two lanes to one between 31st and 22nd streets, add a bike lane, and change parking zones. The lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction to halt these changes and protect local businesses. WPXI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Investigators looked into claims that a local woman was denied life-saving cancer treatment, raising questions about her care. The investigation is ongoing — officials have not released additional details. WPXI
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Subtext will demolish 18 parcels in South Oakland to build a 299-unit, nine-story apartment building on a one-acre site between Atwood, Louisa and Meyran, and students there must leave their current apartments by May 15 since no written lease change has been issued—construction is set to begin in late 2026 to meet the rising need for student housing. The Pitt News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Steelers will not have star pass rusher Alex Highsmith — who suffered a high ankle sprain on Sunday — in their game in Ireland against the Minnesota Vikings. Nick Herbig replaced him and recorded seven pressures and an interception. PennLive
- ➤ Pittsburgh Riverhounds captain Danny Griffin was accused of using racially offensive language against Hartford Athletic player Marlon Hairston during stoppage time in a USL match in Connecticut—Hartford pulled its players and ended the match early after a 10-minute dispute, and the league is now investigating the incident. PennLive
- ➤ Former Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw said the current roster is built wrong and coach Mike Tomlin remains a major problem. He added the team has not been a contender for over five years—highlighting its ongoing struggle to convert regular season wins into playoff success. PennLive
- ➤ Mary and Rick Polley from North Hills arrived in Dublin to start their Irish vacation around the Steelers’ upcoming game, and Dublin has welcomed them warmly as excitement builds among fans. CBS Pittsburgh
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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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Billy Price Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Ticketed event — Enjoy the blues with award-winning artist Billy Price at a popular venue.
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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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Hannah Berner: None of My Business Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hilarious insights of rising comedy star Hannah Berner as she discusses life and mental health.
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Lorde Concert
7:00-8:30 PM — Petersen Events Center — Cost Info not provided — Experience the genre-defying sound and introspective lyricism of Grammy-winning artist Lorde.
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M.E.L.T. – Innervate/Obliterate Album Release Concert
7-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $20.17 — Celebrate the explosive sounds of M.E.L.T. at their album release show featuring Blinder and World II.
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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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