Pittsburgh
Morning News
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Young Dreamers Bookstore grew from a book club to a mobile and online shop that sells books featuring characters of African descent to help children see themselves in literature + the founders, Dr. Nosakhere Griffin-EL and Dr. Eliada Griffin-EL, work with local groups and schools to bring these titles to families. Pittsburgh City Paper
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors in Mount Pleasant and Mount Pleasant Township are disgusted after swastikas were painted on signs near a local junior/senior high school just a day before Yom Kippur—community members say the hateful act has sparked outrage. WPXI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ SWOON Alliance hosted a circus fundraiser—Cirque Erotique: Harvest Moon—at Iron City Circus Arts on September 20, where the sold-out event featured over 20 performers from Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Washington DC. The fundraiser supported AIDS Free Pittsburgh's work to end stigma against sex work. Pittsburgh City Paper
- ➤ Backstage has compiled a list of casting calls for movies and TV shows, with some projects filming in Pittsburgh — calling for roles in documentaries, feature films and shorts. The listings offer hourly pay from $10 to $125 and include parts for leads and support. WPXI
- ➤ Comedian Bert Kreischer announced on October 1 that he will add a tour stop in Pittsburgh—bringing his comedy show to local audiences soon. WPXI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pitt has revised its Campus Master Plan to focus on new on-campus student housing — including converting the upper levels of the William Pitt Union into living spaces and moving the student union to the Pittsburgh Athletic Association building — to meet growing enrollment and improve campus accessibility. The Office of Planning, Design and Construction will present the plan for approval to the Board of Trustees in December. The Pitt News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on Wednesday that protects vaccine access by creating a safety net and an online portal for verified information—state agencies must now follow trusted medical guidance and launch a team to fight misinformation. The order sets a six-step plan to ensure people can get vaccines covered by Medicaid and private insurance. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Today, the City of Pittsburgh released a preliminary 2026 budget that shows total revenue of $680.5 million and expenditures of $680 million, with no layoffs but the elimination of about 50 unfilled positions — the plan boosts funding for vehicle purchases and traffic safety projects and will be refined before submission to City Council in November. WPXI
- ➤ Pittsburgh City Council added housing status as a protected class in an ordinance passed on Tuesday—aimed at stopping landlords from denying housing to people who have experienced homelessness or lived in temporary housing. Officials said anyone who thinks they have been treated unfairly can file a complaint with the Commission on Human Relations. WPXI
- ➤ The Allegheny County Department of Sustainability is hosting a series of free public meetings this October to gather input on its Climate Action Plan that will help reduce emissions and create local jobs—sessions are set for Oct 14 at Community Forge in Wilkinsburg, Oct 16 at Castle Consortia in McKees Rocks, Oct 23 online, and Oct 29 at the Glassport Municipal Building. Allegheny County
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Sept. 29 inspection at Thai Foon in Robinson Township found 18 health code violations — including four high-risk issues such as employee hygiene lapses and mold in a soda machine— which led to a consumer alert. The restaurant must fix all issues and have its head chef complete a certified course before a re-inspection takes place within the next 10 days. WPXI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Gretchen's Table presents an easy one-pot gumbo that skips the roux to save time on weeknights — the recipe features Creole spices, chicken and sausage. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Pittsburgh Steelers safety Sebastian Castro off the practice squad and he will join the active roster for three weeks—Castro played college football at Iowa and earned All-Big Ten honors twice. PennLive
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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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Tropidelic Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Stage AE — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of Tropidelic and Artikal Sound System at Pittsburgh's premier venue.
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2025 Modeling, Estimation and Control Conference
8 AM – 8 AM — Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square — Check registration for entry — Explore innovative research in modeling and control at this interdisciplinary conference.
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Raphael Saadiq: No Bandwidth!
8 PM — Carnegie Music Hall — Check venue for pricing — Celebrate three decades of hits with Grammy-winning artist Raphael Saadiq in a unique one-man show.
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A Tribute to ABBA Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Byham Theater — VIP Tickets $152.75 — Experience the ultimate ABBA tribute show with iconic hits and a lively performance.
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Crowder Live in Concert
12-6 p.m. — Petersen Events Center — Tickets required — Enjoy an afternoon with Grammy-nominated Christian rocker Crowder featuring your favorite hits.
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An Evening with Jeff Daniels
7:30-9:30 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Ticket info not provided — Experience an intimate night with actor and musician Jeff Daniels sharing his life’s music.
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The Commodores Live Concert
12:00 – 1:30 PM — City Winery Pittsburgh — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary funk and R&B vibes of the Commodores, featuring hit classics from the '70s and '80s.
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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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Billy Raffoul Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — General Admission Tickets — Experience the intimate melodies of award-winning artist Billy Raffoul alongside Theo Kandel.
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Cole Chaney Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Starting at $45 — Experience a night of live music from Cole Chaney in a vibrant setting.
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