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Friday, December 27th, 2024

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Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Fort Pitt Museum will temporarily close for maintenance in January.  WPXI
  • Three Pittsburgh-area school districts successfully raised over $200,000 through telethons for Make-A-Wish and Backpack for Hunger this Christmas season.  The Tribune-Review
  • Residents of Oakland's Skyvue Apartments returned on Christmas Day after evacuation due to elevator repairs.  WPXI

CRIME NEWS

  • Paul Werder, a retired banker, miraculously survived and is recovering after being shot seven times while attempting to aid a homeless man in Pittsburgh.  The Tribune-Review
  • A ransomware attack is under investigation as the cause of a recent communications outage affecting Pittsburgh Regional Transit, hindering the monitoring of rail cars and disrupting customer service.  PennLive

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1.15 billion, with the next drawing offering a cash option payout of around $309.3 million after state taxes in Pennsylvania.  WTAE

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • A lucky lottery ticket worth $1 million was sold at a Sunoco gas station in Beaver County for the Mega Millions Christmas Eve drawing.  WTAE

SPORTS NEWS

  • Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt is hampered by thumb and ankle injuries, affecting his performance on the field.  PennLive
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers aim to re-sign quarterback Russell Wilson for the 2025 season despite his recent performance challenges.  PennLive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 12/29/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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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.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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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.

    Fri, 1/17/25

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  • Seeds of Renewal: Planting a Vibrant New Year 2025

    This event features a series of wellness workshops and healing sessions designed to foster connection and set intentions for the upcoming year.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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  • Damon Buxton Live at Antonio's Pizzeria

    Enjoy a live performance by Damon Buxton at Antonio's Pizzeria in Pittsburgh.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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  • Nfinity Champions League Cheerleading Competition - Pittsburgh 2025

    The Nfinity Champions League Pittsburgh 2025 cheerleading competition will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, featuring bids for The Summit & D2 Summit.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • ONE PIECE Music Symphony Concert in Pittsburgh

    Experience a unique symphonic concert featuring over 50 musicians performing music from the adventures of ONE PIECE.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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