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Thursday, December 19th, 2024
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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lefty's, a long-standing bar in Pittsburgh's Strip District, must vacate its original location after 18 years due to the landlord not renewing the lease, with hopes to find a new spot in the same district. WTAE
- ➤ A local foundation gives 100 pairs of shoes to individuals in need before Christmas, featuring sought-after items like Billie Eilish's Nikes. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- ➤ The Pittsburgh community generously donated toys to ensure the UPMC Mathilda H. Theiss Health Center's annual toy drive could continue after original donations were ruined by a roof leak, providing holiday cheer to nearly 600 children. The Tribune-Review
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Pittsburgh-area businessman was sentenced to prison and must pay $1M in restitution for failing to report over $1 million in income on his company's tax return from 2017 to 2022. WPXI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allegheny County Council delayed voting on raising fees for polluters and asbestos regulations to support a clean air initiative. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pittsburgh City Council approves the 2025 budget with significant police overtime cuts and concerns for funding public safety vehicles, despite financial challenges and some future fiscal optimism. WPXI
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cioppino Restaurant & Cigar Bar in the Strip District announces its closure. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The new entertainment plaza next to PNC Park will open by next year's opening day, though its two restaurants will not. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey Game
This is a regular season NHL matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins taking place at PPG Paints Arena.
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Harlem Globetrotters World Tour in Pittsburgh
The Original Harlem Globetrotters will showcase their incredible ball handling skills and entertainment during their action-packed World Tour at PPG Paints Arena.
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Anime Night: The Rinne Festival at Spirit
Anime Night blends the excitement of a concert with the atmosphere of a convention, featuring cosplaying, vendors, and live music.
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New York Islanders Game Against Pittsburgh Penguins
The New York Islanders will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, featuring key player injuries impacting both teams.
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Noon Year's Eve Celebration
Celebrate the arrival of 2025 with live music from Steeltown, party favors, and a midnight champagne toast at The Crafthouse Stage & Grill.
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Pittsburgh RV Show 2025
The Pittsburgh RV Show is the longest-running indoor event focused on recreational vehicles, showcasing a wide variety of RV models, accessories, and innovations for enthusiasts and potential buyers.
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Pittsburgh RV Show 2025
The Pittsburgh RV Show 2025, the longest-running indoor RV show in the country, will showcase hundreds of new RV models and technologies from January 11-19, 2025 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
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Silverstein Live - 25 Years of Noise
The concert features the band Silverstein alongside Thursday, Arm's Length, and Split Chain at Stage AE in Pittsburgh.
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