Pittsburgh
Morning News
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An animal-rights nonprofit filed a lawsuit on Tuesday in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court against the Zoological Society of Pittsburgh & the zoo head, asking for the elephants to be freed from captivity. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ Sonya Dembowski—founder of the Poppin' Tags Free Store in Russellton—is honored as the second UPMC Community Hero for creating a store that offers essentials to local residents. CBS Pittsburgh
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bridge City Brinery’s founder Mark Mammone saw his pickle recipes win Walmart’s Open Call Golden Ticket — they will be sold on Walmart shelves nationwide next year. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ EOS Energy will move its headquarters from New Jersey to Pittsburgh and invest $350 million to expand battery manufacturing in Allegheny County, which is expected to create over 730 new jobs and retain more than 260 roles, Governor Shapiro said. Company CEO Joe Mastrangelo added the move will boost grid resiliency and support Pennsylvania’s energy goals — strengthening the state’s role as an energy leader. KDKA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny County’s '500 in 500' housing initiative beat its goal by providing new homes to hundreds of residents who lost housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nathaniel Cornelious Jr. lost his sisters and his Carnegie apartment before receiving support from the program—showing how county aid is giving people a new start. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ The ongoing government shutdown means over 160,000 SNAP recipients in Allegheny County and more than 20 vendors at Lawrenceville Farmer’s Market will be hit when payments stop in November — local officials say this could risk jobs and local food access. State officials will notify SNAP recipients when benefits resume while local groups urge a swift resolution in Washington. WPXI
- ➤ Crews in Lawrenceville and Garfield raced against time to finish asphalt paving on Penn Avenue from the Doughboy statue to Bloomfield before the asphalt plants closed for winter—if the water and gas line repairs do not finish soon, the full restoration will be postponed until spring. CBS Pittsburgh
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The New York Jets cut former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Mark Robinson after signing him from the Patriots' practice squad. Robinson, who played 38 games for the Steelers — known for his special teams play — will now seek new opportunities. PennLive
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Penguins beat the Canucks 5-1 at PPG Paints Arena, with Sidney Crosby breaking the team record for most points by surpassing Mario Lemieux (combining regular and playoff points). Kris Letang also played a key role as the team made history in a commanding win. WPXI
- ➤ The Penguins are set to host Game 7 against the Canucks at PPG Paints Arena today — the team holds an 11-5-2 record in their last 17 contests with Vancouver and is 4-0-2 in their last six home matchups. WPXI
- ➤ The Steelers will host the Packers on Sunday night at Acrisure Stadium—kick-off is at 8:20 p.m. Former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will play his first game against the team that drafted him in 2005—adding a special twist to the matchup. CBS Pittsburgh
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One Bite One Day
6-9 p.m. — Driftwood Oven — Tickets required — Experience Pittsburgh’s premier foodie event with a powerful purpose.
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Kolton Moore Live Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $28.39 — Experience an electrifying night with Kolton Moore and the Clever Few.
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Bead Mercantile Show Pittsburgh - Fall 2025
October 25th-26th — Comfort Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Fox Chapel — Entry fee details unavailable — Discover unique beads and connect with industry professionals at this vibrant gem and crafts market.
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Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers
8:20-11:50 p.m. — Acrisure Stadium — Ticketed event — The Pittsburgh Steelers face off against the Green Bay Packers in an exciting NFL regular season matchup.
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St. Louis Blues vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
7-8:30 p.m. — PPG Paints Arena — Cost info not specified — Watch a thrilling NHL matchup between the Blues and Penguins.
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Jon Batiste Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts — Last-minute tickets available — Experience a night of uplifting music with Jon Batiste in Pittsburgh.
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Skrilla Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Spirit — Fee-free, cash-only tickets — Experience an electrifying performance by Skrilla in a vibrant venue.
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Beauty Slap and Big Blitz Halloween Release Show
8 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — General Admission — Experience a Halloween double album release with thrilling dance-infused grooves and infectious energy.
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Playboi Carti Antagonist Tour
7:00-8:30 p.m. — PPG Paints Arena — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying sounds of Playboi Carti live in Pittsburgh as part of his Antagonist Tour.
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Freddy Jones Band Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — City Winery Pittsburgh — Check for ticket prices — Celebrate the new single and the band's impressive milestones with a night of live music.
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