Community Corner
🌱 Willie Nelson + Sandcastle Award + Steelers Cornerback + Burgh Bus
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Pittsburgh.
Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Pittsburgh these days. In today's issue, you'll find news about...
- Willie Nelson, Outlaw Music Festival headed to Pittsburgh.
- Pittsburgh's Sandcastle among nation's best water parks.
- Steelers sign all-pro cornerback Patrick Peterson.
Here we go!
But first, today's weather: Breezy and not as cool. High: 59 Low: 47.
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Here are the top stories in Pittsburgh today:
1) The Outlaw Music Festival featuring Willie Nelson is heading to Pittsburgh this summer. The tour is set to stop at the Pavilion at Star Lake on Aug. 12. Other acts at the festival include John Fogerty, Flatland Cavalry, Kathleen Edwards and Particle Kid. "I can't wait to be on the road with the amazing group of artists joining us on this year's Outlaw Music Festival Tour," Nelson said in a statement. "It is always a great day of music and fun with family, friends and the incredible fans, and even more special this year in celebration of my 90th birthday."
2) Pittsburgh's Sandcastle waterpark located in West Homestead has been named to the Nation's Best Water Parks list by U.S. News & World Report. The watery was named to the top 36 water parks for 2023. Last year, Palace Entertainment, the owner of both Sandcastle and nearby sister amusement park Kennywood, gave the park a multi-million-dollar upgrade. The honorary list gave high marks to Sandcastle as 'a place to stay cool on a hot summer day.'
3) Following the loss of Cam Sutton earlier in the week, the Steelers have a new update: the team has sign all-pro cornerback Patrick Peterson. Peterson reportedly announced the news himself via Twitter, posting, ""Let's work, Steelers nation!" on his personal account. According to NFL Network, he will sign a two-year $14 million contract, which will include $5.85 million in guaranteed money. "Peterson spent 10 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and was on the Vikings for the past two years."
4) The homeless shelter at Smithfield United Church of Christ in Pittsburgh will be staying open past March 15 this year. In previous years, the shelter was typically open only during the colder months and closed on this date. Officials state that the shelter is currently housing more than 100 people each night. Allegheny County Department of Human Services has plans to work with local organizations to help move the people staying there into more permanent housing. "The community understands the importance of providing shelter for those who otherwise would have no choice but to sleep outdoors," DHS Director Erin Dalton said.
(TribLIVE)
5) For folks looking for a good laugh, climb aboard the Burgh Bus. The new entertainment venue on wheels owned by a Sewickley couple mixes an interactive comedy show with a party ride. "It is different than anything else you can do in Pittsburgh," said Ryan McBride, of Bellevue, who has ridden several times. "It has the comedy club and bar atmosphere on a traveling party bus." Both PG-13 and R-rated comedy shows are available at different times. The Burgh Bus season schedule officially opens April 1, but there are a few tours before then including this Friday at 7 p.m. with comedian Matt Light.
(TribLIVE)
Today in Pittsburgh:
- School, Community, and Police Partnership Meeting (9:30 AM)
- Book Babies — Brentwood Library (10 AM)
- Family Storytime — C.C. Mellor Memorial Library (10:30 AM)
- Computer Tutor — Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale (11:00 AM)
From my notebook:
- Pittsburgh Bureau of Police: "Pittsburgh Police Homicide Unit detectives have arrested three people in connection with a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Nov. 24, 2022, in the 700 block of Sherwood Avenue in the city's Sheraden neighborhood. " (Pittsburgh Bureau of Police via Facebook)
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium: "Attention all cookie lovers! A cookie table is a long-standing Pittsburgh tradition that will be featured at this year's Summer Safari. We want to hear from you! What bakeries would you like to see featured on the cookie table?" (Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium via Facebook)
- US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA: "What does the rest of the month look like regarding temperature and precipitation? ✔️According to @NWSCPC, we should expect normal to below normal temperature, and above normal precipitation. ✔️Sounds like spring to us. ☔️😵💫" (US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA via Facebook)
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: "On this bright and shining morning, we are only a couple of days away from the opening of our Spring Flower Show: Five Senses of Splendor!" (Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
- Pittsburgh Public Schools: "DICK'S Sporting Goods is celebrating 75 years with its "75 For 75" Sports Matters Grant Program. The first team to receive the $75,000 grant is the Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6-12 Bulldogs football team!" (Pittsburgh Public Schools 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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