Pittsburgh Local Pulse: April 19 - Bomb Scare, Penguins Loss, Draft Week Prep

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Sunday, April 19. We kick off with breaking news from last night, when a passenger jet diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport after a bomb scare, safely landing with no injuries reported, according to ABC News. Our Penguins fought hard in their playoff opener against the Flyers at PPG Paints Arena, but fell one-nothing, with Evgeni Malkin notching two points, as NHL highlights confirm, and Sidney Crosby urging the team to bounce back. City Hall updates include planning for the NFL Draft next week, with the National Weather Service noting record severe thunderstorm warnings this spring, so outdoor events near Acrisure Stadium could face delays. On weather, a Freeze Watch hits some counties tonight, with cloudy skies, rain showers, and lows around 40 degrees per WPXI, so bundle up for morning commutes on the Parkway and watch for slick roads impacting your drive to work or school. Expect similar conditions today, clearing slightly by evening. In sports, NBA Playoffs tip off today, perfect for our hoops fans. Culturally, catch Terri Clark with Michael Christopher at Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall in Munhall tonight, or Head Over Heels the Musical at Charity Randall Theatre, plus the Heinz Chapel Choir spring concert, all free or low-cost. University of Pittsburgh hosts a plant-based diet challenge and Bluegrass Ensemble at Bellefield Hall. Bakery Square on Penn Avenue has a sold-out Page Turners Book Club this morning, with yoga runs and Draft watch parties starting Wednesday. Job market stays steady with about 15,000 openings in tech and healthcare downtown, per recent listings. Real estate sees median home prices around 285,000 dollars in Shadyside, up five percent. New business buzz includes Draft week pop-ups at Bakery Square. Local schools shine with Pitt's glee club concert yesterday at First Baptist Church. Crime report from the past day notes no major incidents, just routine patrols keeping our neighborhoods safe around the Strip District. For a feel-good story, listeners loved the Hathorn Workshop and MoonTree event at Allegheny Observatory today, connecting kids with stars. Upcoming, Mt. Lebanon Earth Day on Cedar Boulevard April 26. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and subscribe for more. This has been Pittsburgh Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.