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🌱 Upcoming Events For Kids + Damar Hamlin Update + Delivery Driver
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Good morning, hello! I'm back with your new edition of the Pittsburgh Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening around town. Today you'll find news about these stories and more...
- 10 exciting January events for kids in Pittsburgh
- Pizza delivery driver robbed and forced into trunk of car in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood
- Damar Hamlin update: Latest on Buffalo Bills safety's condition
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Here are the top stories in Pittsburgh today:
1) January opens the new year with terrific events for kids and adults alike in Pittsburgh. On January 3rd-8th at the Benedum Center, the Broadway touring production of "Hairspray" continues the excitement that garnered eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score. Great for ages 8 to adult. Tickets start at $35. It's full steam ahead on January 7th and 8th at Greenberg's Great Train Show, hosted at the Monroeville Convention Center. Admission is free for ages 11 and younger, $12 for grownups on Saturday (which includes Sunday admission) and $11 for grownups on Sunday. Covering two weekends of January 14th-16th and 21st-22nd is Winterfest at Frick Park Pittsburgh. Guests can ice skate on a synthetic rink that covers the Frick's Great Lawn, pile into a horse-drawn carriage for a ride through the campus, catch an outdoor winter walking tour and check out the glass-blowing demonstrations. More events can be found at the link below.
2) Buffalo Bills safety and Pittsburgh native Damar Hamlin is still sedated and on a ventilator after suffering a cardiac arrest in Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin, 24, a Central Catholic High School graduate and former University of Pittsburgh star, remains in critical condition. Dorrian Glenn, Hamlin's uncle, told CNN on Tuesday nightthat his nephew had to be resuscitated twice on Monday night - once on the field after he initially collapsed, and again at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Although Hamlin's lungs have been damaged, Glenn told CNN that he appears to "be trending upwards in a positive way."Earlier on Tuesday, Hamlin's family issued a statementexpressing gratitude for the support shown to him. "We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words and donations from fans around the country," a statement posted on the NFL's website said. A GoFundMe page established to support a toy drive for Hamlin's mother's day care center in McKees Rocks, PA, has received more than $6 million in pledges as of Wednesday morning. Founded in 2020 with a goal of raising $2,500, it has received renewed support since Monday's tragic incident. The Bills-Bengals game was suspended after Hamlin's collapse. The NFL has not indicated when, or if, the game will resume.
3) Pittsburgh police are investigating a reported robbery of a pizza delivery driver who told police he was then forced into the trunk of his own car and driven an unknown distance before being left in the back of the vehicle. According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, the delivery driver told police he stopped his vehicle around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of the 900 block of Phoenix Street when three armed men approached him and stole money, his car keys, wallet, cell phone and shoes. The driver told police he was kicked in the back of his knees so he would fall to the ground and the men then beat him with their guns and fists before putting him into the trunk of his car and driving him an unknown distance before the suspects got out. The driver told police that once he thought the men were gone he was able to get into the car through the backseats and called police from the 1300 block of Hassler Street. Police said the delivery driver had a swollen jaw and bruises but refused medical treatment. The vehicle was towed for processing from the ballpark at Herschel Field. No arrests have been announced.
4) A Pittsburgh-based record label owned by billionaire Thomas Tull and an event company from Cleveland are trading lawsuits regarding a May 2022 music festival at Hartwood Acres. The dispute over the inaugural Maple House Music & Arts Festival revolves largely around more than $500,000 in revenue from the one-day event, which drew about 7,500 to see bands including nationally touring headliners Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit and Black Pumas. The event was created by Maple House Records, which hired Cleveland's Elevation Festivals to stage it. The event was widely considered a success. But in its lawsuit, filed Dec. 7 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Maple House alleged Elevation has wrongfully held on to that revenue, mostly from ticket sales and fees. On Dec. 13, Elevation filed its own suit for breach of contract and defamation in U.S. District Court for Ohio's Northern District. While Elevation's suit names only Maple House as a party, it identifies both Tull and Maple House Records as decision-makers in regard to the festival. Maple House is owned by Tull, the billionaire Pittsburgh-based movie producer and part-owner of the Steelers whose band, Ghost Hounds, performed at the festival.
5) Pittsburgh's Art Commission and the percentage given to the city's art program are set to be reorganized. City Council voted unanimously last week to approve changes proposed by Mayor Ed Gainey. This comes about a month after the mayor removed all prior Art Commission members with little explanation. He then proposed a plan to divide the Art Commission into a committee dedicated to reviewing public art such as paintings and sculptures and a committee focused on civic design such as construction and renovation of public buildings, parks and certain projects in the right of way. The administration has said it is aiming to reduce the number of proposals before the volunteers who serve on the commission and ensure that the commissioners voting on the projects have expertise that matches what they review. The legislation approved by City Council last week will require that the Public Art Review Committee consist of four practicing artists or art professionals and one community representative.
(TribLIVE)
Today in Pittsburgh:
- Dungeons & Dragons -- on Discord! - Northland Public Library (7:00 PM)
- Teen Dungeons and Dragons - Brentwood Library (7:00 PM)
- Highlights from 2022 Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Pittsburgh Bureau of Police: "Pittsburgh Bureau of Police joins Brackenridge in mourning the loss of their Police Chief Justin McIntire, who was killed in the line of duty last night. We are also keeping the injured Tarentum officer and his family in our thoughts." (Pittsburgh Bureau of Police via Facebook)
- US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA: "A River Flood Warning and River Flood Advisory has been issued for Stillwater Creek (Uhrichsville, OH) and Pittsburgh, PA along the Ohio River. Water begins to flow onto the Monongahela Parking Wharf at 18 feet." (US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA via Facebook)
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: "The Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) is an incredible resource for all Pennsylvanians. Follow their Facebook page for information, opportunities and a peek behind the scenes!" (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- The Andy Warhol Museum: "Just announced: Co-presented with "Music on the Edge" series of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Music, we welcome the following artists as part of our Sound Series: Saturday, January 28: counter)induction Get tickets here:" (The Andy Warhol Museum via Facebook)
- Children's Museum of Pittsburgh: "Calling all educators and former children! Spend an evening with author/illustrator Mo Willems as he discusses his career, artistic process and current projects with Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Executive Director Jane Werner!" (Children's Museum of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh: "#HARP is looking for an enthusiastic and talented interns to work in our marketing department! Sound like someone you know? Learn more at humaneanimalrescue.org/about/careers/ Our four legged coworkers are excited to meet you!" (Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. See you all tomorrow for 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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