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Concert Benefits Hurricane Victims + Closed City Block + More
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Hello again, everybody! It's me, Rachel Tasker, your host of the Pittsburgh Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In this issue, you'll get updates on:
- From Pittsburgh to Puerto Rico: Concert by Latin American music groups benefits hurricane victims
- Pittsburgh police shut down city block
- 'Violins of Hope' coming to Pittsburgh
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Here are the top stories in Pittsburgh today:
1) On Fri., Nov. 4, a group of musical Pittsburgh locals will perform their show Pittsburgh Stands With Puerto Rico to do their part to help in the aftermath of recent hurricanes. The show at Mr. Smalls Theatre will feature more local Latin American musical talent than has likely been assembled on a single stage here in quite some time. Acts will perform in a variety of styles, from the Cuban and world music of Hugo Cruz and Caminos to the salsa, Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Puerto Rican sounds of Noel Quintana and the Latin Crew. Gavas Beat offers its fusion of salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton. Proceeds will benefit Casa Pueblo, a community organization in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, that provides people in need with solar power for life-sustaining medical equipment like dialysis and breathing machines. Back in September, Hurricane Fiona was in the news daily after the Category 4 storm made landfall in the Caribbean, leaving flooded fields, battered roads, and downed power grids in its wake. Damage lingers in places like Puerto Rico – which, many say, has yet to fully recover from Hurricane Maria, in 2017, let alone the earthquake that followed in 2020.
2) Pittsburgh police were in Brighton Heights this morning, where they shut down a block of California Avenue. Police were in the the area of Benton and California Avenues. The incident is ongoing, and it is unknown at this time how long the block will be closed. Pittsburgh Public Safety has not yet responded on the situation.
3) In 2023, Pittsburgh will host a treasured collection of instruments played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, offering powerful stories of hope and perseverance. The collection belongs to Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein, the founder of "Violins of Hope" and the son of a Holocaust survivor. For more than 30 years, he has devoted his life to finding and restoring the violins. Each violin, viola and cello has a unique story that has connected listeners around the world to the history of the Holocaust. The violins have traveled the globe, touching listeners in Berlin, Rome, London, Paris and many other cities. A website, violinsofhopepittsburgh.com has been created that will have additional information. Further details will be announced in 2023.
4) Registration is now open for Carnegie Science Center's holiday camps for children aged 6 to 11. Full-day holiday camps will be offered from Tuesday, Dec. 27 to Friday, Dec. 30. The camps will explore the universe, robotics, space exploration, 3D modeling, gravity and more. Select camps will highlight experiences from the Science Center's brand-new, 7,400 square-foot exhibit, "Mars: The Next Giant Leap," which will open in November. Registration is open at carnegiesciencecenter.org through Wednesday, Dec. 21. Information is also available at 412-237-3400.
5) The Watersheds of South Pittsburgh and its partners took a tour along Saw Mill Run to look at possible sites for improvements along the urban stream. The organization recently received a grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to develop a master plan. Our vision is to improve green space, and, at the same time, improve water quality in the stream," Lisa Brown, Executive Director, said. Brown says the area has been plagued by flooding for hundreds of years with very steep hillsides and a narrow valley. "Because of this continual problem, the quality of development has been pretty much reduced to used car lots and places that sell auto parts," Brown said. In order to improve the decaying area, a master plan is in the works. Brown says it's a plan that will need the city's approval. The master plan is expected to be completed by May 2023.
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Today in Pittsburgh:
- Prime Rib Night (4:00 PM)
- Dr. Larry Davis Black Excellence in the Academy Awards (6:00 PM)
- What Are You Reading? - Mount Lebanon Public Library (7:00 PM)
- Teen Dungeons and Dragons - Brentwood Library (7:00 PM)
- Japeechan District Committee Meeting (7:00 PM)
- [censored] Valley District Committee Meeting (7:00 PM)
- "Dear Zoe" Special Screenings - University of Pittsburgh (7:30 PM)
- PBR Mashup Thursdays (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: "Beginning today, we're counting down to our ticket presale for Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show! In just seven days, ticket presale for the general public will open on Wed., Nov. 9 and begin a fun-filled theme of arctic adventure." (Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
- Pittsburgh Bureau of Police: "Watch below for this afternoon's media briefing regarding the arrest of Jaylone Hines and Charron Troutman in connection with the October 15, 2022 shooting in Allegheny Commons that killed three." (Pittsburgh Bureau of Police via Facebook)
- Visit Pittsburgh: "Violins of Hope Greater Pittsburgh will call Carnegie Mellon University home Oct. 7-Nov. 21, 2023. 🎻." (Visit Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- Carnegie Science Center: "Spotted: Mr. Monopoly at Carnegie Science Center! The mustachioed board game mascot paid a visit to the Science Center this morning and left some Pittsburgh Edition Monopoly games, just in time for the holidays! " (Carnegie Science Center via Facebook)
- Grow Pittsburgh: "🥕 Farm fresh produce is still available on Saturdays at Braddock Farms 🧅 Braddock farmstand hours: 🧄 Saturdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm through November 19th" (Grow Pittsburgh via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.
— Rachel Tasker
About me: Rachel is a native Pennsylvanian with stops in Erie and State College before making Pittsburgh her home in 2020. She's got a background in a little bit of everything... from working in media newsrooms and public health to the 2016 Presidential election in Washington, D.C. and the 2019 Super Bowl where (surprise!) Tom Brady won... AGAIN. She loves good coffee, bad reality T.V., attending local events and trying new food in the 412. She resides in the South Hills.
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