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🌱 Pitts Student At The Oscars + $30K Toward Pediatric Cancer Research
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Hi all! Happy Monday! As we sprung forward yesterday, I hope you're looking forward to enjoying longer daylight hours as much as I am! I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today you'll learn about...
- University of Pittsburgh student will present at the Oscars
- Annual Blue White Ball raises more than $30K for pediatric cance
- Crash in front of Brentwood Dunkin Donuts sends three to the hospital
Let's go!
But first, today's weather:
Showers of rain and snow. High: 43 Low: 27.
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Here are the top stories today in Pittsburgh:
1) Four college students will be presenting at the Oscars—and one of them hails from Pitt. Aditi Sridhar was awarded the chance to present at the Academy Awards, according to an official from the University of Pittsburgh. A student majoring in both film production and psychology, Sridhar also is the president of Pitt's SCENE, a student group for students who are hoping to work in entertainment and Hollywood. "So very excited to be a trophy presenter at the Oscars this year," Sridhar said in a post on Facebook. "Thank you. thank you to Academy Gold for the incredible opportunity."
2) The 2023 Blue White Ball, a charity ball benefiting childhood cancer research, raised more than $30K for pediatric cancer. The Ball, which is an annual event that raises funds year-round to support Penn State University's THON in the fight against childhood cancer, was held at Pittsburgh's Grand Hall at The Priory. "Blue White Ball executive director Kristen Conti of White Oak described the event, in its 14th year, as 'wonderful.'" Since its inception, the Blue White Ball has raised $170,000.
(TribLIVE)
3) The Dunkin Donuts along Saw Mill Run Boulevard in Brentwood was the scene of an intense crash after two vehicles collided head on in front of the shop. Police were called to the scene just before 7 AM on Sunday morning. "The Brentwood Volunteer Fire Company said on its Facebook page that one person was trapped and had to be removed from their car." Additional reports state that three people were taken to the hospital following the crash.
4) After years of being vacant, the location of the former Sears in the Ross Park Mall will be getting a new tenant. A Dick's House of Sport store will be moving into the space. "There currently are three House of Sport stores in the Dick's chain, in Rochester, Knoxville and Minntonka, Minnesota." Unlike a Dick's Sporting Goods store that sells athletic clothing and equipment, this version is more interactive, with spaces for attractions such as golf simulators, batting cages, and a climbing wall. In addition, they also will offer services such as racquet stringing and baseball glove steaming. The company is is expected an open date next year.
5) A rollover car crash in Shaler Township nearly made a collision with a house near the road. Local police were called to the intersection of Geyer Road and Babcock Blvd. at around 11:50 p.m. Friday night. Upon arrival, the found a vehicle rolled onto its side, resting against the porch of a house. "There were no reported injuries and the house did not sustain any structural damage." At this time, law enforcement believes that the driver was impaired.
Today in Pittsburgh:
- 55 Live! Slot Tournament (10 AM)
- Family Storytime - C.C. Mellor Memorial Library (10:30 AM)
- Pop Generation: Senior Social - Andy Warhol Museum (10:30 AM)
- Bookworm Babies - Community Library of Castle Shannon (11 AM)
- Film Screening of "Clusterluck" - University of Pittsburgh (Noon)
- Historical Society - Borough of Baldwin (1 PM)
- Adult Maker Open Lab with Resident Artist Judé Ernest (1 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust: "Celebrate, Pittsburgh, its hint 8 of 8. Check back tomorrow morning when we reveal all the details for the 2023-2024 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season! Season tickets will be on sale starting tomorrow at 10 AM EST" (The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust via Facebook)
- Trail Pittsburgh: "A lot of Lovin' for the North Park Tool Room - thanks to all that came out - we did more than expected and the end result is amazing - serious win for TrailPGH." (Trail Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- Carnegie Science Center: "Join us next Sun., March 19 for Sensory Sensitive Science Hours!" (Carnegie Science Center via Facebook)
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: "📖 Celebrate Women's History Month with these titles and more available at your local CLP branch! Interested in checking out one of these titles? Place a hold online via our catalog: www.carnegielibrary.org" (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another 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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