Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A sinkhole appeared in Pittsburgh's East Liberty, a local man was charged with aggravated assault after a stabbing in Penn Hills, and a person was hospitalized following a vehicle rollover in Washington County. The Tribune-Review
- ➤ McKees Rocks Police are actively looking for an 18-year-old man with autism last seen in Downtown Pittsburgh on Dec. 5. WPXI
- ➤ Pittsburgh's Deacon Clarence McCallister received the Carnegie Hero Fund's highest civilian honor for saving his pastor from a gunman during a church service. WPXI
- ➤ McKees Rocks police are seeking assistance to locate Deandre Fields, an 18-year-old with autism missing since December 2. WTAE
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A mother in the Pittsburgh area has been sentenced to 35 to 70 years in prison after pleading guilty to 156 charges of abusing her 6-year-old daughter, including keeping her hog-tied in a dog cage. CBS Pittsburgh
- ➤ A teenager was hospitalized following a shooting in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood, prompting a police search for the suspect dressed in black with white stripes. WTAE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Duolingo, a Pittsburgh-founded app, demonstrates that learning a new language is accessible from your phone and can benefit brain health. CBS Pittsburgh
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Daisy highlighted Pittsburgh-themed holiday gift ideas for proud Pittsburghers on a recent shopping spree. CBS Pittsburgh
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Elandon Roberts expresses his desire to re-sign and retire with the team, emphasizing his key role despite the team drafting rookie Payton Wilson. PennLive
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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: A Unique Fusion of Classical and Metal
This concert features 14 classical musicians performing a 90-minute set that blends iconic rock and metal music with classical arrangements in a candlelit atmosphere.
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A Musical Christmas Carol
This family-friendly musical features Charles Shaughnessy as Scrooge and includes cherished holiday melodies and a sensory-friendly performance for audiences with sensory sensitivities.
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Second Saturdays Jazz Event at The Space Upstairs
Experience an evening of live physical-jazz performances by The Pillow Project alongside special musical guests in a unique artistic atmosphere.
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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's Highmark Holiday Pops
Celebrate the holiday season with a festive performance by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall.
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Internal Affairs Investigations Course: Complaint and Procedural Training
This two-day course in Pittsburgh provides law enforcement personnel with essential training on conducting internal affairs investigations and maintaining departmental oversight.
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
The Los Angeles Kings will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a regular-season NHL matchup at PPG Paints Arena.
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A Christmas Story: The Play at Pittsburgh Public Theater
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents 'A Christmas Story: The Play', featuring ticket sales starting July 31, promising a festive theatrical experience at O'Reilly Theater.
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Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings Concert
Experience a magical evening of live Christmas carols performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight at the Senator John Heinz History Center.
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Feel-Good Performance by The Commonheart at Mr. Smalls Theater
The Pittsburgh-based collective, The Commonheart, delivers an uplifting mix of blues, vintage soul, and rock, emphasizing positivity and the Golden Rule in their performances.
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Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Classic at PPG Paints Arena
The Pittsburgh Holiday Hoops Classic is a basketball event taking place at PPG Paints Arena, featuring local teams and exciting competition.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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