Friday, December 27th, 2024
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
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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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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.
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Damon Buxton Live at Antonio's Pizzeria
Enjoy a live performance by Damon Buxton at Antonio's Pizzeria in Pittsburgh.
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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.
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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.
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