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Morning News
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pitt announced Friday that Michael Rees—a Pitt graduate from Upper Saint Clair—gave $30M to start the Rees-Chancellor’s Scholars Program at the Frederick Honors College to fund full scholarships covering room, board and tuition for 64 first-year students. The program will add 16 new students each year starting in 2027-2028. WPXI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monongahela Incline remains closed as Pittsburgh Regional Transit finalizes a report for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and PennDOT’s State Safety Oversight Agency after a motor-controller failure on November 1 trapped 27 riders. PRT will begin inspections and plan to reopen the incline next week while operating shuttle vans and Route 40 service for commuters — a third-party inspector found no mechanical issues this week. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Senator John Fetterman fell during an early morning walk near his home in Braddock on Thursday and suffered a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that required 20 stitches—after two days in a Pittsburgh hospital, he is now home with his family and will return to Washington soon. WTAE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health inspectors in Shadyside found roaches, roach droppings, and rodent droppings in Kung Fu Chicken’s kitchen on Bellefonte Street—11 violations were noted with two high-risk for foodborne illness. The restaurant must complete pest control, deep cleaning, and repairs before its reinspection in 10 days to avoid closure. WPXI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pitt fans lined up on the North Shore at Acrisure Stadium as early as 6 a.m. for College Gameday—an event marking its return—and they await the game against Notre Dame today. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ Central Catholic won the Class 6A title over North Allegheny behind Roman Thompson's three touchdowns — the victory capped a strong season start for the team. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ WalletHub released a report comparing nearly 400 cities on 50 sports metrics—its analysis placed Pittsburgh third and highlighted that two Pennsylvania cities made the top 10 list. The report also noted strong sports cultures in cities like Boston, Los Angeles, and New York—showing the broad appeal of professional and college sports. KDKA
- ➤ The Pittsburgh Steelers have promoted linebacker Mark Robinson from the practice squad to the active roster for today’s game against the Bengals. Robinson joined the team in 2022 after being drafted in the seventh round and will add depth on special teams — he previously was with the Patriots and Jets. PennLive
- ➤ On game day, the 22nd-ranked Pitt Panthers took on No. 9 Notre Dame on the North Shore while both teams held 7-2 records. Freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel made his sixth start and running back Desmond Reid returned from injury as Pitt looked to build on its five-game win streak. WPXI
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Speed Dating for Pittsburgh Singles Aged 34-49
7-9 p.m. — Sunny Jim's Tavern est 1934 — Tickets available — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and safe environment.
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Chaffin Luhana Turkey Giveaway
7-9 p.m. — 500 Mansfield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA — Free entry — Receive a complimentary Thanksgiving turkey at this annual community giveaway.
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Michael Carbonaro Live Show
7-10 p.m. — Carnegie of Homestead — All ages welcome — Experience the magic and humor of Michael Carbonaro from truTV's 'The Carbonaro Effect'.
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Steve Martin and Martin Short
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Benedum Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with legendary comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short.
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Gillie Brothers Band Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Tonidale Pub — Ticket required — Experience an evening of live music with the Gillie Brothers Band.
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Elf in Concert with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of 'Elf' as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra brings the beloved holiday film to life with live music.
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Waterparks Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Stage AE — Tickets start at $49 — Catch a lively performance by Waterparks in Pittsburgh's vibrant music scene.
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Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins
7-8:30 p.m. — PPG Paints Arena — Free for first 7,500 attendees — Enjoy the thrill of hockey with a special gate giveaway of Zamboni Gravy Boats.
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Yam Yam Concert
8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $25.24 — Enjoy live music from Yam Yam and Minka in a vibrant venue.
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The Eldorado Band Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Tonidale Pub — Ticketed event — Experience Pittsburgh's premier rockin' country band at a lively pub setting.
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