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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Donnie Iris celebration is Monday; Steelers' Joseph-Day injury

Plus, Steelers defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day could miss the rest of the season.

The Pittsburgh Morning News team2 stories15 sources5 min read

Pittsburgh MusicTop story

Pittsburgh will celebrate Donnie Iris's life Monday at The Wylie, and it's free

Iris's celebration of life is set for Nov. 9

83
years old when Iris died on Oct. 26
Nov. 9
for the celebration of his life and legacy
11 a.m.
start time at Citizens Live at The Wylie

Sources: WTAE, WPXI

If you grew up singing along to "Ah! Leah!," here's a place to say goodbye. Pittsburgh will celebrate the life and legacy of Donnie Iris at 11 a.m. Mon., Nov. 9, at , the new concert venue across from PPG Paints Arena. It's free and open to the public.

Family, friends, longtime band members and fellow musicians will share memories of Iris, born Dominic Ierace. Randy Baumann of 102.5 WDVE will host. Iris died Oct. 26, and his final public performance was Sept. 28 at the same venue.

  • Cost: free
  • RSVP: universe.com, where registration provides entry tickets
  • Capacity planning: RSVPs help the venue prepare
  • More information: livenation.com

Iris gave his final public performance at The Wylie on Sept. 28

  1. Sept. 28Iris gives his final public performance at .
  2. Oct. 26Iris dies at 83.
  3. Nov. 9A celebration of his life will begin at 11 a.m. at The Wylie.

Sources: WTAE, Observer-Reporter, KDKA Radio

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Steelers defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day could miss the rest of the season

Bad news for the Steelers' defensive line. Jack Sawyer told Gerry Dulac on 102.5 WDVE's "Chalk Talk" that Sebastian Joseph-Day could miss the rest of the season.

“Obviously, we're looking forward to getting Derrick back. It sucks we're not gonna be able to get Sebastian back for- maybe at all.”

Jack Sawyer, Steelers edge rusher

Joseph-Day, 31, is on with a triceps injury. The Steelers put him there ahead of their Week 7 game against the Saints in Paris, and he'll miss four games at the absolute minimum.

Joseph-Day played 29% of Steelers defensive snaps through Week 6

29%Share of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps through Week 6

Source: Pittsburgh Steelers On SI

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Share of Pittsburgh's defensive snaps through Week 629%
  • Contract: two-year, $11 million, signed this offseason
  • Through Week 6: 10 tackles and a fumble recovery
  • McCarthy last week: "they'll all have a chance to come back"

Week 12Earliest Joseph-Day can be activated from injured reserve

Even with the four-game minimum, Sawyer's comments leave his return this year up in the air.

Source: Pittsburgh Steelers On SI

News Notes

Schools

Superintendent Wayne Walters gave the first public status update on the Pittsburgh Public Schools closure and realignment plan, saying administrators have made progress in early implementation. Conversations remain around the new Northview Heights facility and student transitions. TribLIVE.com

City budget

The housing fund on the chopping block is "the one tool we have" to grow the city, the council president said. Officials largely agree city finances are in a sorry state and that growing the tax base is a key long-term fix. TribLIVE.com

County taxes

Allegheny County Councilman Dan Grzybek wants to improve transparency and fairness in the county's real estate tax process. His proposal could extend payment deadlines when tax bills come late. TribLIVE.com

WPIAL soccer

No. 10 Belle Vernon blanked No. 3 North Catholic 2-0 in the WPIAL Class 2A semifinals Tuesday. The Leopards (17-2-1) face No. 9 Quaker Valley (13-5-2), which beat Ambridge 3-2 in double overtime, at 11 a.m. Saturday at F.N.B. Stadium. North Catholic still heads to the PIAA tournament and plays No. 13 Ambridge in Thursday's third-place game to decide state seeding. Observer-ReporterButler Eagle

Belle Vernon and Quaker Valley meet Saturday in the Class 2A final

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2Losses5
1Ties2

Source: Observer-Reporter

Sweater drive

If you have sweaters to spare, the Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive runs through November at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. Drop new or gently used sweaters in the bin at the main entrance every day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and children's sizes are especially appreciated. Donors who give during open hours get one free, same-day adult admission to the museum, and this is the 27th annual drive. Observer-ReporterTribLIVE.com

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Art from 26 countries and territories is on view at the Carnegie Museum of Art right now. The Carnegie International at the Carnegie Museum of Art runs through Jan. 3, and this round, called "if the word we," features 61 artists and collectives. It only comes around every four years. Worth a wander.

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Donnie Iris celebration is Monday; Steelers' Joseph-Day injury

Plus, Steelers defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day could miss the rest of the season.

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  1. Donnie Iris celebration of life is free on Mon., Nov. 9
  2. Steelers' Sebastian Joseph-Day could miss the rest of the season
  3. Pittsburgh Public Schools gives first closure plan update
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