Pittsburgh Local Pulse: Pirates Split Series, Crosby Ready for Flyers Playoffs

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Friday, April 17. We kick off with last nights Pirates heartbreak at PNC Park, where our Buccos fell to the Nationals in a sloppy affair, splitting the series on a game-ending double play. Fans are still buzzing about those missed chances. Over in Penguins news, Sidney Crosby is fired up and ready to be a menace against the Flyers in the playoffs, his first matchup since 2022, as he shared on The Pat McAfee Show. Weather wise, we have partly cloudy skies with showers possible, around 64 degrees and light winds from the west southwest, per the National Weather Service at Allegheny County Airport. That could dampen outdoor plans, so grab an umbrella for afternoon errands along the Boulevard of the Allies, but expect fair conditions holding through evening with temps in the mid-50s overnight. City Hall updates include ongoing talks on daily life tweaks like pothole repairs on Liberty Avenue, keeping our commutes smoother. No major new business openings today, but keep eyes on the vibrant scene with spots like Eddie Vs at 501 Grant Street hosting Anita Levels jazz tonight from 6:30. Crime report from the past 24 hours stays calm, with no significant incidents or public safety alerts reported across our neighborhoods, helping us all feel a bit safer heading into the weekend. Tonight, catch The Breakers Tom Petty tribute at 5 PM at The Lamp Theatre, or dive into MOSAIC at Bantha Tea Bar at 6, Bloody Run metal at 222 Ormsby at 7, and Boulet Brothers Dragula at Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks at 7. Tomorrow brings Art All Night at Rockwell Park from 4 PM and Record Store Day at Government Center. Pitt hoops fans, roster talk heats up with new transfers spotlighted by Panther-Lair.com. Local schools shine too, with strong spring sports showings. And for a feel-good lift, community cheers for Phipps Conservatorys True Colors flower show blooming now. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe. 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.