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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leaders from Pittsburgh and Allegheny County met Tuesday at the City—County Building to mark Homeless Children's Awareness Month with a three minute silence where each person held a drawn picture of a child affected by homelessness; officials said over 3,600 children were represented and urged support through donations, volunteering, or advocacy. WTAE
- ➤ A Vietnam-era helicopter outside VFW Post 92 in Lower Burrell was restored by students from Forbes Road Career and Technology Center who partnered with AK Valley Back the Blue last weekend — they repainted the aircraft at 1601 Wildlife Lodge Road to honor veterans. The Tribune-Review
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Triple B Farms in Forward Township is adding a new irrigation system that uses a pond to save apples, pumpkins and flowers from drought—Bill Beinlich said the farm has lost more crops and seen extra bird damage in recent years. The farm will offer pick events every weekend—its harvest will last until the end of October. WTAE
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On October 5, Sombr (20) sold out his first arena show at the Petersen Events Center where he performed songs from his debut album such as I Barely Know Her and caroline. He engaged the local crowd with interactive segments and thanked fans for a memorable night as he closed with his hit Canal Street. The Pitt News
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Allegheny senior Jason Liu won a silver medal at the International Linguistics Olympiad held in Taipei City in July—he was the only U.S. competitor to earn silver among contestants from more than 40 countries after placing strongly in earlier state rounds. The Tribune-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato presented the proposed 2026 budget — which avoids a tax increase — to the county council; the plan will be reviewed to set priorities for the coming year. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato is presenting the 2026 budget to the county council today—she proposed a 2.2 millage increase last year before leaders settled on a 1.7 measure. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Pittsburgh voters will decide on a new mayor, council member, and local judges in the 2025 general election on Nov.4—voter registration is open until Oct.20 and mail-in ballot requests will be accepted until Oct.28. National issues like federal shutdowns and ICE actions also may impact the local race. Pittsburgh City Paper
- ➤ PennDOT said truck drivers in western Pennsylvania will soon have access to more than 1,200 designated parking spots at 133 locations, including weigh stations and interstate on-ramps—meant to ease safety concerns and help drivers follow federal rules. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ The EPA reversed its previous stance on coke oven rules after U.S. Steel said the standards were unachievable and allowed a 2024 hazardous air pollution rule to impose new emission controls and monitoring measures—marking a significant shift in policy. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Giant Eagle recalled its Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad sold in Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and Indiana for possible listeria contamination—customers should not eat the product and may return receipts for a refund. The Tribune-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Penguins won 3-0 Tuesday in New York as Arturs Silovs recorded a shutout against the Rangers and Dan Muse made his NHL head coaching debut—showing promise for the team’s future. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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The Samples Live
7:30-9 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the relaxed, jazzy pop sound of one of the early '90s most beloved touring bands.
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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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Free Skate with PGH SK8
5-7:30 p.m. — Velum Fermentation — $10 for adults, $5 for kids — Enjoy skating, food trucks, and a DJ at this community favorite event.
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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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David Archuleta Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $41.23 to $261.85 — Enjoy a night with David Archuleta featuring a special meet and greet experience.
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Pokey LaFarge Live Performance
8-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $39.17 — Enjoy a vibrant evening with Pokey LaFarge's Americana and roots music.
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Upchuck Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Bottlerocket Social Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the fresh sounds from Michael Durham's band with a mix of original compositions.
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Hovvdy Concert
7-9 p.m. — Spirit Hall — Tickets from $43 — Experience the captivating sounds of Hovvdy live in Pittsburgh.
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The Frights Live in Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $33.26-45.07 — Experience The Frights and their energetic vibe alongside Remo Drive and Zack Keim.
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