Community Corner
Voodoo Brewery Comes To North Shore + Train Crash In Allegheny County
It's Friday, friends! Here's everything you should know heading into your weekend.
Good morning and HAPPY FRIDAY! Hopefully you're not too exhausted this morning from staying up late watching the Backyard Brawl last night. Let's get started with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town.
Sunny with some clouds. High: 87 Low: 68.
Here are the top stories today in Pittsburgh:
1) Meadville-based Voodoo Brewery is the newest North Shore hangout. A grand opening took place last weekend at North Shore Drive, just a few steps from major event venues like Stage AE, Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park. If you visit, don't just expect great beer. While Voodoo IS a brewery first and foremost, they've also long been known for having a better-than-average food menu at all their locations across the state. And—that menu includes ice cream sandwiches. The new business has a massive, dog-friendly outdoor patio area that wraps around the back of the building so that guests can directly overlook the water. As the company says in reference to their flagship beer, they're bringing "the good vibes to the North Shore."
2) One person was hospitalized after a train collided into a truck in Allegheny county yesterday. The freight train was on the Norfolk Southern tracks at Fifth Avenue and Morgan Street at around noon when it hit a box truck, police said. According to the report, the box truck driver missed the flashing signals indicating that the train was approaching. All train crossings in East Deer, Tarentum, and nearby were closed for around two hours. The driver of the truck was injured, but is reportedly now in stable condition.
(Patch)
3) Speaking of trains—a new IMAX feature, and U.S. Premiere, is making its debut at the Carnegie Science Center. "Train Time" will play at the Rangos Giant Cinema daily beginning this Saturday, Sept. 3. It's the first public exhibition of the new film, which was created by the Stephen Low Company. The film highlights the massive infrastructure and impressive power of America's sprawling networks of trains, highlighting the STEM jobs — from conductors to construction — that keep massive trains on the rails. Adults and children alike will be immersed in IMAX photography and drone footage capturing the remarkable views of trains cutting through the American landscape. Tickets are $7, or $6 for members, and are separate from museum admission (which is not required to see the film.
4) A local man plead guilty yesterday to criminal charges related to detonating an IED in Lawrenceville last year. Charles Baker, 35, was charged with possession of an unregistered destructive device, possession of a destructive device by a convicted felon and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. As part of a plea agreement, Baker was ordered to serve four years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. The criminal event occurred on Jan. 3, 2021 at around 9:30 p.m. when Baker threw a device, constructed out of a Twisted Tea can, Crown Royal bag and dozens of nails and screws, out the window of a moving pickup truck. The IED burned for about 20 seconds before exploding. His attorney stated that he believed Baker, who struggles with drug addition, was most likely carrying out a "drug-fueled, ill-conceived prank."
(TribLIVE)
5) The'Backyard Brawl' football game between the University of Pittsburgh and West Virginia University returned to Pittsburgh last night after 11 years. The face-off in Acrisure Stadium started with a 7 p.m. kick-off as the 'big show' for a sold out stadium. Historically, there have been hundreds of 'Backyard Brawls' to date—and Pitt has taken a 'W' for 61 of them. The two schools, separated only by about 75 miles, have a rivalry that runs deep. Steel versus coal. ESPN's College Gameday broadcast joined in on the energy from a North Shore location, surrounded by fans and students in support of both teams. After staying head-to-head at 10-10 in the third quarter, WVU scored to take a 17 -10 lead. The Panthers evened the score toward the end of the quarter. But— the first play of the fourth was a big run by WVU that left the two teams tied once again. With 2 minutes and 58 seconds left to go, Pitt had a huge Pick 6 play to help them take a 7 point lead. They took the victory with a final score of 38-31.
Today in Pittsburgh:
- Baby & Me Nature Walk- Frick Environmental Center (10 a.m.)
- Pittsburgh Soul Food Fest - Plaza at PPG Place (4 p.m.)
- Steel City Fest - Highmark Stadium(6 p.m.)
- Gene the Werewolf - South Park Amphitheater - (7:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: "We are feeling the love! 💖 Thank you to the Library Support Center's all-star staff repping our Love Your Library t-shirts. Show your support by donating to the Love Your Library campaign, which runs all September long. " (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- Bike Pittsburgh: "The BIG announcement you've all been waiting for: Tickets to our 🎉 BikePGH 20th Anniversary Party 9/24 are now LIVE! Get yours: bikepgh.org/20 🍻" (Bike Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh: "Here are some words from REAL volunteers at HARP. They are coming straight from the horse's mouth. 🐎😃 Are YOU interested in becoming a volunteer at our domestic shelters OR our Wildlife Center? Find out how to apply at https://humanean..." (Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust: "The Pittsburgh Left — now on display at SPACE Gallery — is an exhibition of work by eleven artists whose practice is intrinsically connected to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On display through Oct. 23. Free and open to the public Weds-Sun." (The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust via Facebook)
- Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy: "FALL PROGRAMS ARE HERE! Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean the fun has to end! There are still tons of free programs happening throughout your parks all autumn long! We hope you'll join us for nature therapy walks and more." (Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy via Facebook)
- Children's Museum of Pittsburgh: "We're hosting a FREE End of Summer Block Party on September 3 and 4! Community members and artists will offer face painting, caricature drawings, yoga, and more. More info at https://pittsburghkids.org/event/cmp-block-party/2022-09-03/" (Children's Museum of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
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— 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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