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🌱 Theater Shows Announced + Ambulance Crash + Steelers Cornerback
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Pittsburgh.
Hey, everybody! It's me, Rachel Tasker, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick review of the most important things going on in town, including updates on...
- PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh shows announced for 2023-24 season.
- Ambulance ends up on its side after crash in Homewood; 4 taken to hospital.
- Steelers lose cornerback Cam Sutton to Detroit Lions.
But first, today's weather: Colder with a snow shower. High: 33 Low: 25.
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Here are the top stories in Pittsburgh today:
1) A Pittsburgh EMS medic unit containing a driver EMT and two additional EMT's crashed in the city's Homewood neighborhood yesterday afternoon. The crash occurred between two vehicles around 2 p.m. at the intersection of Bennett and Oakwood streets. The driver of the ambulance was extricated from the vehicle and taken to the hospital with injuries to her hand and pelvis. She is reportedly in stable condition, along with the two other EMT's in the vehicle who were also taken to the hospital for evaluation. The driver of the other vehicle involved was not injured, and its passenger was taken to the hospital in stable condition. "The ambulance was responding to a call at the time of the crash, according to public safety officials." The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.
2) For the fifth year in a row, UPMC has been named one of the 'World's Most Ethical Companies' by the Ethisphere Institute. The local organization represents one of only two honored in the integrated health care systems category. "'At UPMC, we are committed to the highest levels of ethical standards,' Executive Vice President Diane Holder said." The Ethisphere Institute assesses named organizations on company culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity and initiatives that support strong values.
3) Upcoming shows being presented at the Benedum Center as part of PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh have been announced for 2023-24 season. Starting this fall, the series will kick off on Sept. 27 with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." The full schedule of shows include "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" (Sept. 27 - Oct. 8); "The Wiz" (Oct. 31 - Nov. 5); "Mrs. Doubtfire" (Nov. 28 - Dec. 3); "Girl from the North Country" (Jan. 9 - Jan. 14); "My Fair Lady" (Jan. 30 - Feb. 4); "The Book Of Mormon" (Feb. 27 - March 3); "Mamma Mia!" (March 26 - March 31); "Company" (April 16 - April 21); and "The Kite Runner" (May 7 - May 12). Season tickets are now on sale at TrustArts.org/Broadway, and single show tickets will be for sale at a later date.
4) Former Steelers cornerback Cam Sutton is signing with the Detroit Lions amidst the NFL's free agent frenzy. "According to multiple reports, the Detroit Lions are signing cornerback Cam Sutton to a three-year, $33 million deal with $22.5 million guaranteed." However, due to NFL free agency rules, Sutton and teams won't officially put pen to paper on this deal until Wednesday. While playing for the Steelers, Sutton played in 84 games, including 39 starts.
5) A new schedule impacting Pittsburgh schools is being assessed for next year's weekly calendar. Proposed changes include the addition of a one-hour delay every single Wednesday of the school year, starting in the fall. The purpose of this once weekly delay is to replace the eight Pittsburgh Public Schools half days for professional development. Another proposed change includes a modified spring break, which PPS encourages the community to provide their feedback on. Voting is taking place on the district's website here.
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Today in Pittsburgh:
- Coffee & Contacts — March - North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce (8 AM)
- Indoor Wise Walk — Brentwood Library (9 AM)
- Toddler Time — Northland Public Library (10 AM)
- Book Discussion — Andrew Bayne Memorial Library (10:30 AM)
From my notebook:
- The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust: "Here it is: your 2023-2024 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season. 🎭 Season tickets are on sale now and season ticket renewals are now available! ▶️ TrustArts.org/Broadway" (The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust via Facebook)
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: "This Week at Phipps, get ready for Spring Flower Show: Five Senses of Splendor and more! From classes learn about medicinal practice of herbs, botanical drawing and the history of colonial gardens." (Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
- Pittsburgh Public Schools: "Pittsburgh Public Schools invites students, families, staff, and the community to share their preferences for the 2024 Spring Break." (Pittsburgh Public Schools via Facebook)
- Pittsburgh Regional Transit: "Our bus stop signs are getting a face lift, and we're so excited! ✨ The new signs: 🚍Are reflective so riders & operators can see them 🚍Include our new branding 🚍Include a QR code that can be scanned for bus arrival info." (Pittsburgh Regional Transit via Facebook)
- Friends of the Riverfront: "Save the Date! 📅 Join Friends, REI, South Side Community Council, and more on Earth Day (April 22) at Southside Riverfront Park!" (Friends of the Riverfront via Facebook)
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That's it for today! I'll see you around.
— 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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