PITTSBURGH — Paul McCartney gets back to PPG Paints Arena on Nov. 11.
The music legend brings his Go Back 2025 Tour back to the Pittsburgh arena where he was the opening night performer in August 2010.
Presale & VIP Packages are available starting 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, before the general on sale 10 a.m. July 18.
A limited number of exclusive Paul McCartney VIP packages will be available starting 10 a.m. Tuesday, including an amazing selection of reserved seated tickets, access to McCartney’s soundcheck, preshow hospitality, custom merchandise and more.
Got Back’s 2025 run of 19 newly announced dates marks Sir Paul’s first extensive series of shows across the U.S. and Canada since 2022. The tour kicks off September 29t with Paul’s Greater Palm Springs area live debut at Acrisure Arena and runs through to a November 24-25th finale at the United Center in Chicago. Got Back 2025 will feature Paul’s long-awaited return to Las Vegas, Denver, Des Moines, Minneapolis, Tulsa, New Orleans, Atlanta, Nashville, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Montreal, and Hamilton – plus a few cities that will be hosting their first-ever Paul McCartney concerts, Albuquerque and the aforementioned Greater Palm Springs area.
McCartney last played Pittsburgh in 2014, also at the arena, then-called Consol Energy Center.
(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Badge)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(Harrisburg, PA) According to a release from the Pennsylvania State Police on Wednesday, the PSP released statistics of crashes and results of enforcement from the 2025 Independence Day weekend. These statistics came from July 3rd throughJuly 6th, 2025. During those days, 803 crashes were investigated and twelve people died from those crashes. According to that same release from the Pennsylvania State Police, here is their most recent set of statistics from the 2025 Independence Day weekend:
Table 1: Independence Day Weekend Crash Statistics
Year
Total Crashes
Fatal Crashes
People Killed
Injury-Related Crashes
DUI-Related Crashes
DUI-Related Fatal Crashes
2025 (4 days)
803
9
12
156
58
0
2024 (5 days)
944
12
12
197
67
5
Table 2: Independence Day Weekend Enforcement Statistics
MIDLAND — Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center announced its 2025-2026 season of musicals and plays.
With the theme “Find Your Way!” the eight shows in the Clearview Federal Credit Union Series Subscription go on sale 9 a.m. Monday, and include:
“Guys and Dolls,” October 3-5 & 10-12, the MainStage Theater.
The award-winning classic gambles with luck and love under the bright lights of Broadway. Frank Loesser’s brassy, immortal score soars with classic songs such as “Luck Be a Lady,” “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” “A Bushel and a Peck” and the titular crowd pleaser “Guys and Dolls!”
“Finding Nemo Jr.,” Nov. 14-16 & 21-23, MainStage Theater.
The 10th installment in Lincoln Park’s Jr. musical series explores the big blue world with a lively new stage musical based on the beloved Pixar film “Disney’s Finding Nemo.” The 60-minute musical adaptation features the escapades of lovable characters Marlin, Dory, Crush and Nemo.
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” Dec. 5-7, 12-14 & 19-21, the BlackBox Theater.
Lincoln Park rings in the holiday season with the funny and touching story of a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant while faced with casting the awful Herdman kids. This innovative and delightful show is adapted from the bestselling Young Adult book and is a heartwarming and entertaining holiday experience perfect for the entire family.
“The Nutcracker,” Dec. 12-14 & 19-21, MainStage Theater.
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center’s longest running tradition returns for two weekends. Families can experience the holiday classic drawn from Tchaikovsky’s
gorgeous and mesmerizing masterpiece.
“The Importance of Being Earnest,” Feb. 13-15 & 20-22, BlackBox Theater.
Lincoln Park enters 2026 with Oscar Wilde’s brilliantly clever and elegant comedic masterpiece telling the story of two young gentlemen in London, who each live a double life, creating elaborate deceptions to find balance in their lives. Wilde’s wit and
repartee is primed to delight and entertain audiences of all ages.
“All Hands on Deck,” March 19-22, MainStage Theater.
A show that celebrates 2026 marking America’s 250th anniversary. Patterned after USO Big Band road shows, this musical and dance experience features over 40 American classics such as “Chattanooga Choo-Choo,” “Pennsylvania Polka,” “Deep In The Heart Of Texas,” “American the Beautiful,” “Don’t Fence Me In” and “Thanks for the Memory.”
“Hairspray: The Broadway Musical,” May 1-3 & May 8-10, MainStage Theater.
Set in 1962 in Baltimore, the story follows lovable teen Tracy Turnblad who has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her
‘do.
“Legally Blonde: The Musical,” June 19-21 & 26-28, MainStage Theater.
Closing out the season is the high energy and hilarious show celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Legally Blonde” hitting movie theaters and becoming
an instant classic. The fun, upbeat musical is full of self-discovery.
“This season is full of unforgettable shows which include some of the most popular titles ever created for the stage,” Justin Fortunato, producing artistic director for Lincoln Park, said. “Find YOUR way to Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center this season to be a part of the adventure.”
Full Season Premium Subscriptions and Flex Subscriptions go on sale 9 a.m. July 14 by visiting or calling the Lincoln Park Box Office at 724-576-4644.
A start date for single ticket sales will be announced later.
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center has announced its 2025-26 subscription series.
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center will brim with musicals and plays in the 2025-2026 school season.
(Photo of Mark Murincsak Courtesy of Pennsylvania State Police Tips)
Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News
(New Castle, PA)Pennsylvania State Police are offering $5,000 for the location of a man who has been missing from New Castle since September 30th, 2006 and information in this casethat leads to an arrest.Investigators confirm forty-four-year-old Mark Murincsakreturned home from working at Walmart at 11:15p.m. one night and then disappeared from his homeearly the next morning. Troopers woke up his sister that morning and told her the keys were inside the truck of Murincsak, which was parked on the Shenango River Bridge. Murincsak was not home when his sister checked. Investigators did not see Murincsak where his truck was either and he remains missing. According to police, Murincsak lived in Slippery Rock, but he moved in with his sister at their late father’s home in Princeton. Murincsak disappeared five months after the death of his father. If you have information about this case, call 724-598–2211 (PSP New Castle) or 1-800-472-8477 (PSP Tips Toll Free).
You can also go to the online link below to submit an online tip in this case.
(Moon Township, PA) The Moon Township Garden Tour will be open to the public to tour six gardens on Saturday, July 12th, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Robin Hill Center in Coraopolis. There are no refunds for the tour and it will go on rain or shine that day. The Robin Hill Center will also have a shop at the Fleur de Lune Garden during the tour with plants, accessories and garden art to buy. Tickets can be bought for $30 the day of the tour and can be bought in advance for $25 on squareup.com. You can also purchase tickets for this tour on eventbrite.com.
(Carnegie, PA) According to a release from Congressman Chris Deluzio’s office,$959,844 in funding from AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program has been awarded to Wesley Family Services. This funding was one of sixteen awards totaling $6,627,227 across the state of Pennsylvania and it will help senior citizens to be caregivers, mentors and tutors for kids. The money came from AmeriCorps, which promotes volunteerism and national service as a federal agency. Wesley Family Services is a southwestern Pennsylvania based regional behavioral health provider with Wilkinsburg being the location of its main office.
(Beaver County, PA) The Pennsylvania state budget deadline was nine days ago. State Representative Roman Kozak and some Republican colleagues of his are working to make sure dollars for taxes are wisely spent. According to Kozak, Pennsylvania “does not have a budget” right now and there are current negotiations about thebudget of Pennsylvania happening. Kozak also said the budget proposal of Governor Josh Shapiro is going to cause a “structural deficit.” Kozakdoes not know how long negotiations about the Pennsylvania budget will take.
(Pittsburgh, PA) A Pittsburgh area smoke shop was burglarized early Tuesday morning. Investigators confirm burglars drove a car into the Cloud King smoke shop on Brookline Boulevardbefore they escaped. According to Pittsburgh police, two men in all black entered the business after 2 a.m. and stole cash from the register as well as merchandise. The owners of the Cloud King smoke shop have confirmed that the items taken are worth thousands of dollars, but what is worth even more was the damage caused to the shop.
(Plum, PA) A former police officer from Penn Hills now has several charges against him after investigators confirm he pulled a PIT maneuver. This action causes someone to spin out after someone hits the back of another car. According to the criminal complaint, Plum police were dispatched to Universal Road for a two-vehicle crash on June 26th.Dennis Pape admitted to a Penn Hills police officer of his PIT maneuver and The charges for Pape are careless driving, reckless driving, disorderly conduct, recklessly endangering another person, resisting arrest and obstructing the administration of law.
(Harrisburg, PA) PennDOT is teaming up with law enforcement in Pennsylvania to catch aggressive drivers on the road this summer. Police and PennDOT will perform this operation that will be in effect until the date of August 17th, 2025. According to the Highway Safety Network, aggressive driving stems from stress, displaced anger, and some folks’ tendency toward aggression. Police recommend that you take a breath and authorities confirm to put down your phone when you are driving.
