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Kozora: Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 Mock Draft (Final Version)

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Kozora: Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 Mock Draft (Final Version)

My final Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 mock draft. Last best-guesses of what the team will do starting Thursday night. A reminder that this, as always, is a predictive mock draft and not what I would do if I were the team’s general manager (trust me, no one should want me in that chair).

Using all of the evidence – team needs, Combine testing, Pro Day tracking, and pre-draft visits – to determine who the Steelers will draft with their six current selections. Though trades are possible, I don’t and won’t predict them for my final mock.

As always, let me know your thoughts and final Steelers mock draft in the comments below. Immediately below are the previous three versions of my mock.

Mock Draft Version 1.0
Mock Draft Version 2.0
Mock Draft Version 3.0

Round One – 21st Overall: Derrick Harmon/DE Oregon – 6044, 313 pounds

Analysis: For a portion of the draft process, it seemed that Pittsburgh wasn’t considering the top defensive linemen in the class, including Harmon. But an April pre-draft visit finally checked that box, putting him in play at No. 21. Ultimately, I think he’ll be the pick.

Though quarterback is tempting and if there’s one the Steelers love, it’ll trump their need at d-line, it’s difficult to see a team that gave up 299 rushing yards to the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs not make a significant change to improve its front lines. Pittsburgh only applied Band-Aids in free agency: re-signing Isaiahh Loudermilk and adding veterans Daniel Ekuale and Esezi Otomewo on cheap deals.

Harmon is the true fix. He checks the boxes of a Steelers first-round pick. Pedigree from a power conference. Youthful, not turning 22 until the team reports for training camp. Productive with an impactful 2024 season. Athletic and high character, running a 4.95 40, and spoken highly of by teammates, with a close relationship with his mother.

Drawing legitimate comparisons to Cameron Heyward, he offers the ideal size to play defensive end. It’s increasingly difficult to find prospects who so perfectly fit the mold. Harmon is nearly 6-5, over 300 pounds, with 34 3/8-inch arms.

This year’s d-line class is deep, and Pittsburgh could try to wait until the third round to address that need. But not picking until No. 83 means there’s no telling exactly who will still be on the board, and a lack of talent in the overall 2025 pool will see those defensive linemen scooped up quickly; every NFL team needs pass rush and d-line help.

Pittsburgh has spent the past two offseasons investing in its offensive line. Understandably so – it needed the attention. Now, the Steelers must do the same to the defensive line, a unit only featuring an aging Cam Heyward and Keeanu Benton as starters. Harmon immediately slides in as the Steelers’ starting base LDE and rotates behind Heyward and Benton in nickel packages.

For those wondering about my specific first-round order, I put Harmon first, QB Shedeur Sanders second, NT Kenneth Grant third, RB TreVeyon Henderson fourth, and S Nick Emmanwori fifth. A trade down is also possible, in which I assume Pittsburgh would acquire a top-100 pick and still target a defensive lineman, perhaps Ohio State’s Tyleik Williams.

Derrick Harmon Scouting Report

Others Considered: QB Shedeur Sanders, DL Kenneth Grant, RB TreVeyon Henderson, S Nick Emmanwori

Round Three – 83rd Overall: Dylan Sampson/RB Tennessee – 5081, 200 pounds

Analysis: I wrestled with where to prioritize running back, placing it lower in previous mock drafts. But after a whopping nine came in for pre-draft visits, it’s hard to believe the team will wait, even in a deep class. It’s the most of one positional group to be brought in since 11 safeties stopped by in 2016, the Steelers ultimately selecting Maryland’s Sean Davis in the second round.

Personally, I’m lower on Sampson than others (though I admit I didn’t write his scouting report or take a true deep dive into his tape), but it’s easy to connect the dots. One of the nine backs who visited, he also checks the speed and big-play element that the Steelers have made a central offseason goal. They want game-breaking backs who can provide splash to a running game that’s been more plodding than potent. Sampson ran 4.46 at his Pro Day, and his speed translates on tape. He’s a house-call threat in open grass, and he displays the speed to bounce and consistently win the edge.

Though the Steelers may finally break their model of drafting big runners, they still love productivity against elite conferences. From Rashard Mendenhall to Le’Veon Bell to James Conner to Najee Harris to even Benny Snell Jr., they want backs who proved themselves in college. If you couldn’t produce on Saturdays, you probably won’t on Sundays. Sampson checks that box with an exclamation point.

Breaking out in 2024, he led the SEC in carries (258), rushing yards (1,491), and rushing touchdowns (22). He rushed for at least 100 yards in all but three games, one in which he was injured and barely played. He registered at least two rushing scores seven times, three scores twice, and had one four-touchdown performance. He rushed for 139 yards in a win over Alabama, only the Volunteers’ second win over the Crimson Tide since 2007 (it’s reminiscent of Snell helping Kentucky beat Florida for the first time in 30 years).

Despite a lack of size, Tennessee leaned on him as its volume runner. He carried the ball 20-plus times in eight games, including a 30-carry showing against Mississippi State.

Still just 20 years old, Sampson is one of the youngest prospects in the class. Despite being a central piece in Tennessee’s offense in 2024, he enters the NFL with youth and low mileage at 422 career carries.

Even post-Kevin Colbert, the Steelers love their hearts and smarts. Sampson’s character is A-plus. From his 3.6 GPA to being part of Tennessee’s leadership council to consistent community service, there’s nothing bad to say about him as a person. He was even part of the Tennessee athletes who took an offseason trip to Botswana, where he formed a friendship with a child named Simphiwe who had lost his legs. The story became part of an ESPN feature piece, and Sampson certainly hasn’t forgotten him, referencing Simphiwe during his NFL Combine interview. There aren’t enough good things that can be said about Dylan Sampson.

Youth. Production. Character. Speed. He hits all the right notes of what Pittsburgh is looking for at the position, past and present. He’s the pick.

Dylan Sampson Scouting Report

Others Considered: DL Darius Alexander, DL Joshua Farmer, QB Kyle McCord

Round Four – 123rd Overall: Dont’e Thornton/WR Tennessee – 6045, 205 pounds

Analysis: I’ve often touted the possibility of the Steelers drafting a receiver within the first two days, Rounds 1 through 3, during the pre-draft process. If Pittsburgh had a second-round pick, I would’ve made it happen (of course, it wouldn’t have DK Metcalf, and putting a receiver in the top 100 would be a no-brainer). At the end of the day, I just couldn’t justify placing receiver over running back based on all the Steelers’ pre-draft interest in the latter.

Still, Thornton is as interesting a Day 3 name as there is in a weak receiver class. A true feast/famine player, there’s not much volume with his 65 career receptions. But when Thornton hit, he hit big. Averaging 21.9 yards per career college reception (and fun fact, Thornton averaged 36.5 yards per catch as a high school junior), he’s a downfield threat to the highest order. The guy can block, too, a trait endearing in an Arthur Smith system.

His route tree is limited to slants and go-balls, but Thornton flashes a rare second gear mid-route to stack cornerbacks downfield. A long strider, he blazed a 4.30 40 at the Combine. There’s a ton of work to round out his game and a bunch of NFL projections, but the Steelers love betting on traits. A former coach at Tennessee (though not while Thornton was in Knoxville), wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni attended Volunteers Pro Day, one of four stops he made this cycle.

Thornton is the perfect project. He won’t play much as a rookie, but doesn’t need to with George Pickens, DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, and Roman Wilson ahead of him, along with TE Pat Freiermuth and a run-focused offensive approach. But with Pickens a free agent after this season, Thornton could step into a prominent role in 2026. There’s Martavis Bryant vibes here, and the Steelers have to hate that they couldn’t explore what a full career of that would’ve looked like.

Dont’e Thornton Scouting Report

Others Considered: RB Bhayshul Tuten, DL Jamaree Caldwell, S Hunter Wohler

Round Five – 156th Overall: Quinn Ewers/QB Texas – 6021, 214 pounds

Analysis: It feels inevitable that Pittsburgh comes away from the draft with a quarterback. Though it could come higher, potentially in the first round, other positions took priority, and 2025 doesn’t seem to be the year to make the all-in investment on a first-rounder.

But the Steelers have simply done too much homework on the position to come away empty-handed. They have to stop turning over their quarterback room each of the last two years, and adding a rookie to a four-year contract creates some level of future continuity, even if it’s low-level. Drafting Ewers and having Mason Rudolph on a two-year deal means at least two quarterbacks will be back in 2026.

Still, the Steelers won’t draft a quarterback just to check a box. Ewers was once viewed as a future first-round pick who ran into choppy waters during 2024 while battling an oblique injury. He rallied late in the year to play well in the Longhorns’ overtime playoff win against Arizona State before falling to Ohio State the following week. Ewers finished the season with a career-best 31 touchdown passes.

Pittsburgh loves a winner, and Ewers won at Texas. In 2021, the year before he arrived, the Longhorns went 5-7. Under Ewers, they went 27-9, the program winning 12 games in 2023 and 13 in 2024. Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan met with Ewers at the Combine and the Longhorns’ Pro Day. While he wasn’t the only prospect they made the flight for, it’s certainly notable.

Ewers is unlikely ever to be a starter or the Steelers’ long-term answer at QB. But he gives them a glimpse into a future option and will round out the quarterback room, assuming Aaron Rodgers signs. Eventually.

Quinn Ewers Scouting Report

Others Considered: S Craig Woodson, CB Justin Walley, RB Jaydon Blue

Round Six – 185th Overall: Carson Bruener/ILB Washington – 6012, 227 pounds

Analysis: Never miss your layups. And Carson Bruener, even if not a need, feels like it. The Steelers love their bloodlines, and there’s no draftable prospect they’ll be more familiar with than Bruener. The son of former Steelers tight end and current area scout Mark Bruener, there won’t be any questions about the type of player or person Pittsburgh is landing.

A strong Combine performance that included a 4.58 40-yard dash, Bruener is athletic and productive. In his final year with the Huskies, he racked up over 100 tackles with three interceptions and one forced fumble.

Pittsburgh signed Malik Harrison in free agency and retained Cole Holcomb, hoping Payton Wilson takes a jump in his second season. Inside linebacker doesn’t have to be addressed. Still, the Steelers often carry five inside linebackers, and Bruener can battle Mark Robinson (entering the last year of his deal, by the way) for that spot. There’s also no guarantee Holcomb makes the 53-man roster, an unknown coming off a major 2023 knee injury.

This late in the draft, especially in a class as weak as 2025 is overall, it’s about finding talent, taking prospects who can make the team, and improving the roster. Bruener qualifies and will help the Steelers on special teams. As part of its five-game losing streak to end 2024, Pittsburgh struggled to cover kicks and punts, and Bruener can aid things there, too.

Carson Bruener Scouting Report

Others Considered: TE Jackson Hawes, EDGE Antwaun Powell-Ryland, WR Chimere Dike

Round Seven – 229th Overall: Donovan McMillon/SS Pitt – 6015, 203 pounds

Analysis: Under GM Omar Khan, Pittsburgh generally picks strong athletes throughout its drafts. But it has especially done so in the seventh round. FS Ryan Watts, last year’s final selection, albeit in the sixth round, scored a 9.81 RAS. In 2023, OL Spencer Anderson notched a 9.37. And previous examples under Mike Tomlin also apply, like QB Chris Oladokun.

McMillon checks the “athlete” box with a 9.20 RAS. He impressed at Pitt Pro Day with a 4.46 40 and 4.13 short shuttle with good size. He’s a classic box safety who is strong against the run and is a willing and secure tackler. Man coverage isn’t his strength, but he’s a high-floor player who could eventually replace Miles Killbrew as a safety and special-teams ace.

From the Pittsburgh area (Peters Township, for the Yinzers), he transferred from Florida to Pitt for the 2023 season. McMillon was a tackling machine who posted over 100 in each of his two seasons with the Panthers. He was also on the Steelers’ pre-draft visit list as a local prospect who didn’t count against their allotted 30.

Donovan McMillon Scouting Report

Others Considered: QB Cam Miller, TE CJ Dippre, OT Caleb Etienne

Steelers Mock Draft Recap

Round One – Derrick Harmon/DE Oregon
Round Three – Dylan Sampson/RB Tennessee
Round Four – Dont’e Thornton/WR Tennessee
Round Five – Quinn Ewers/QB Texas
Round Six – Carson Bruener/ILB Washington
Round Seven – Donovan McMillon/SS Pittsburgh

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SportsNet Pittsburgh parts ways with Penguins rinkside reporter Hailey Hunter after three seasons

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14+ things to do this weekend, from Juneteenth and Monster Jam to Summer Splash and Bubblesburgh

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June 18, 2026

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14+ things to do this weekend, from Juneteenth and Monster Jam to Summer Splash and Bubblesburgh

What’s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, June 18-21? Find out here. Know of a cool event? Email us.

Thursday, June 18-Sunday, June 21
Western PA Juneteenth and Black Music Celebration at Point State Park, Market Square and Liberty Avenue
11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Honor the holiday commemorating the ending of slavery in the U.S. at the largest Juneteenth festival in North America. For the 161st anniversary of Juneteenth, Stop the Violence Pittsburgh presents this four-day festival celebrating “freedom, culture and resilience.” Energizing Downtown Pittsburgh’s newly refurbished Market Square along with Point State Park and Liberty Avenue, the signature festival showcases live music and entertainment, cultural experiences, vendors and more.

The Main Stage will sizzle with performances by Lloyd, Leela James, Ill-Harmonic Orchestra, Musiq Soulchild, Fabolous and Marsha Ambrosius. The Juneteenth in the Square Stage will host a range of live music, from Final Draft, Big Jus & Steel City Horns and the ReaL DeaL Band, to Keith Washington, Brother Marlon Gospel Showcase and Evelyn Champagne King.

On Saturday, join the Grand Jubilee Parade stepping off at 11 a.m. from Freedom Corner pulsing with a high-energy steppers, dancers, horses and community groups. Support Black entrepreneurs at the Small Business Vendor Plaza lining Liberty Avenue with handmade goods, curated items and delicious cuisine. The free festivities also include a voting rights forum and youth fishing programs. Kicking off on the official U.S. federal holiday, the celebration culminates with Sunday’s All White After-Party at Club Enclave. Information. Read more about Juneteenth in NEXT.

Thursday, June 18
Made Local with Lisa Olszak Zumstein at Carnegie Library Lecture Hall
7 p.m.
Presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures, the Made Local series showcases prolific local authors and books with strong ties to the region. Next up to take the mic for Made Local is Pittsburgh-based author Lisa Olszak Zumstein, whose newest book examines the emotional, everyday and long-term effects of a catastrophic flash flood that ravaged Brady’s Bend 46 years ago. In just 40 minutes, a “record-breaking thunderstorm unleashed a disastrous amount of water” on the tiny town located in Clarion County along the Allegheny River as residents ran for their lives and nine people tragically drowned. Author of “The Brady’s Bend Flood of 1980,” Zumstein “reveals how this devastating storm mirrors numerous others in the Appalachian corridor.”

A native of the tightly knit rural Appalachian community of Brady’s Bend — where she grew up with eight siblings — Zumstein is focusing on writing after retiring from a 30-year career as a small-business owner. “The Brady’s Bend Flood of 1980” is available for purchase from White Whale Bookstore. Register for free.

In Bed By Ten featuring HUNY XO. Photo courtesy of Ava Grace Studios.
In Bed By Ten featuring HUNY XO. Photo courtesy of Ava Grace Studios.

Friday, June 19
In Bed by Ten Juneteenth Party at Spirit
6-9 p.m.
The dance party you love to stay out not too late for is back with a special Juneteenth edition. A celebration of music from the Black American diaspora, In Bed By Ten’s groovy Juneteenth soundtrack is curated by DJ Huny XO, who will be joined by DJs Femi and Yamez spinning R&B, hip-hop, house music and more. It’s a party with a purpose because proceeds benefit Sibyls Shrine, an art collective and residency program rooted in radical care, rest and support. Don’t actually need to be in bed by 10 p.m.? After bonding with all your new besties on the dance floor, stay late for the after-party by Mostbeautifullest, also curated by Huny XO. Tickets.

Eugène Louis Boudin, “The Beach at Trouville,” circa 1887–96. Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Robert B. Woodward, 15.314. Photo courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum.

Saturday, June 20
“French Moderns: Matisse / Renoir / Degas” at The Frick Pittsburgh
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
This summer, Pittsburghers have the chance to experience landmark works by some of history’s most well-known artists when The Frick Pittsburgh opens it newest exhibition this weekend. Featuring approximately 60 artworks that “position France as the artistic center of international Modernism from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries,” the exhibition runs through Oct.11. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings and sculptures by renowned artists Paul Cézanne, Marc Chagall, Camille Corot, Gustave Courbet, Edgar Degas, Jean-Léon Gérôme, Henri Matisse, Berthe Morisot, Gabriele Münter, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Auguste Rodin.

Visitors will also examine major avant-garde art movements, from realism, impressionism, post-impressionism and symbolism, to Fauvism, cubism and surrealism. To augment the exhibition, the Frick is also presenting dozens of public programs, including film screenings, workshops, lectures and collaborative events with BB&Bur Pastry Kitchen and Bakery and Pittsburgh artist Ron Donoughe. Tickets.

Saturday, June 20
Festa Di Limoncello at Vallozzis Pittsburgh
2-5 p.m.
Sure, we don’t have the Amalfi Coast … but we do have the Festa di Limoncello. Raise a glass to the first weekend of summer with the perfect al fresco libation. Dubbed “Cello Fest” the event celebrates everything limoncello, transforming the restaurant’s open-air lounge into a breezy tableaux. An entire afternoon dedicated to the classic and irresistible Italian lemon liqueur, the sixth annual festival showcases new, unique limoncello flavors and an upgraded VIP experience. Sip 10 flavors of house-made cello while exploring an expanded festival footprint that includes the Fifth Avenue sidewalk and continues around the corner to McMasters Way.

Admission includes unlimited tastings, two drink tickets for craft cocktails, Italian-inspired bites, games and entertainment. Oh Snap Pgh will be on site to help revelers capture the fun on film, while DJ Wade Anthony will keep the party hopping with energetic beats. This year’s newly upgraded VIP experience includes early admission at 1 p.m., along with a swag bag full of limoncello-themed goodies, a specialty food spread, concierge service and exclusive access to a private lounge in the newly renovated Fresh Mozzarella bar. Tickets.

Saturday, June 20, & Sunday, June 21
Antique Skyscrapers Rooftop Tours in Downtown Pittsburgh
10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Local author and skyscraper aficionado Mark Houser wants Pittsburghers to “keep looking up.” Literally. If you’re looking for a creative gift for that father figure in your life, or a special outing to experience together, why not try a skyscraper rooftop tour? Join Houser and other intrepid tour-goers to climb atop four historic Pittsburgh skyscrapers. Take in breathtaking views and explore the remarkable stories behind these local landmarks from way above the Golden Triangle.

See all the way to Oakland from the 29th floor balcony of the 1929 Art Deco Koppers Building, and admire the ornate Beaux-Arts terracotta cornice of the Oliver Building designed by renowned Chicago architect Daniel Burnham. Head to the top of the Clark Building for a close-up rooftop view of the baroque red-domed skyscraper next door, and then “face off against the courthouse tower” from the balcony of the rooftop Union Club in the Frick Building. At each stop on the Downtown walking tour, attendees will discover new perspectives and “hear entertaining and surprising stories about the people behind the buildings.” Tickets.

Saturday, June 20
PONY UP: A Celebration of the Year of the Fire Horse at Tree Pittsburgh
6-10:30 p.m.
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse at magic hour along the Allegheny River. Taking place on the cusp of the summer solstice, the one-of-a-kind festivities are presented by the Pittsburgh-based Asian American & Pacific Islander artist collective JADED. The festival will highlight collective rituals, while making space for shared feeling. Featured performers include Viii Dorsey, philophilm, DJ Formosa, and LEXCD.

Pittsburgh’s queer line dancing group 412 Step will be lead attendees in guangchangwu. A central aspect of public life in China and other parts of Asia, guangchangwu or auntie plaza dancing is a tradition spanning many generations. The event will also include a public mourning ritual led by Monkey Wenches LLC. Says JADED organizer: “This is a party that aims to return us to radical dreaming in the face of ICE kidnapping our neighbors and US-backed war in Palestine, Iran and Lebanon. How do we grieve what our communities have lost, what has been taken forcibly? How do we ground in our desires for this Year of the Fire Horse and forge our own ways forward?” Information.

Saturday, June 20
Bubblesburgh at The Waterfront
1-4 p.m.
Float on over to Homestead to frolic with millions of bubbles. The Waterfront ushers in the season of summer fun with this festive afternoon dubbed Bubblesburgh. Celebrate all things bubbly — bubble machines, interactive bubble zones, balloon animals and more. Compete in a bubble-blowing contest, bounce around to live beats from kidmental and shop in the vibrant vendor market. Offering hands-on activities for kids (and kids at heart) of all ages, the free event will also feature local food and beverage vendors. Information.

Saturday, June 20
Summer Splash at Kamin Science Center
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dive into summer with this splash-tastic day of hands-on science, outdoor excitement and riverfront activities presented by ALCOSAN. Get moving with outdoor games, blow giant bubbles and visit an interactive rain garden. Strike a pose at a riverside dance party with DJ Vanessa, and meet our local aquatic neighbors, including fish, amphibians and reptiles that call our rivers home. Cool off by building a mini snowman, join a summer-themed photo scavenger hunt and hop aboard history to visit a real Cold War-era submarine. Explore the fascinating science of water as you discover how ALCOSAN keeps our rivers clean and healthy. Soak up the sun’s rays as you take in dramatic views of Pittsburgh’s three rivers from the terrace. All activities are included with general admission.

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Saturday, June 20
Monster Jam at Acrisure Stadium
12:30-3:30 p.m. & 5 p.m.
Watch from the edge of your seat when the North Shore stadium roars to life with mind-blowing live motorsports action. World-class athletes driving state-of-the-art trucks to perform gravity-defying stunts can only mean one thing: Monster Jam is back. Follow all the full-throttle thrills and heart-pounding races as 12,000-pound trucks defy the laws of physics, stand on two wheels and soar through the air during competitions of speed and skill. Be there when the world’s top drivers tear up the dirt on perfectly engineered tracks, battling it out for event championship titles in three competitions: racing, skills and the fan favorite freestyle.

Get ready to cheer on Tyler Menninga in the famed Grave Digger and Ryan Anderson celebrating 15 years with Son-uva Digger. Don’t miss Sparkle Smash, “the 6-ton unicorn with a bold attitude” driven by Kayla Blood, and find Bryce Kenny behind the wheel of the new Tech Deck Wreck Deckä, inspired by skateboarding. Even cooler? Fans will be right in the heart of all the action, helping to crown the Event Champion as they score drivers in real-time based on skills, stunts and saves. Start the fun early at the Monster Jam Pit Party, a must for selfies with the trucks, autographs from drivers and family-friendly activities. Don’t Miss the Monster Jam Trackside Experience happening about an hour before the opening ceremonies, to enjoy driver interviews, pit crew sneak peeks and special giveaways. Tickets.

Saturday, June 20
Fiesta Del Sol
6 p.m.
Location details will be provided with ticket purchase
There’s never been a more critical time to support the work of Casa San José. If you’re inspired to help Pittsburgh’s immigrant neighbors as violent ICE activities occur around the country, Fiesta Del Sol is a positive way to get involved while also celebrating Latino heritage and culture. Enjoy an evening “dedicated to community, connection and meaningful impact,” while helping to raise critical funds for Casa San José. The festivities will feature music by DJ TI|ZA, a photo booth, a raffle with 20 Latin American-themed baskets and a wine pull. The silent auction features art, memorabilia and specialty pieces, including three items autographed by Bruce Springsteen especially for Fiesta Del Sol. Join supporters, families and local leaders who are committed to continuing the nonprofit’s work, strengthening community and uplifting lives. The VIP Party starting at 5 p.m. includes an exclusive wine tasting, Argentinian cuisine, valet parking and live music by Geña & Peña. General admission festivities start at 6 p.m. Tickets.

Sunday, June 21
Make Music Day Pittsburgh at Schenley Plaza and the Schenley Park Visitor Center
11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Nature, music and community will converge to welcome summer in Oakland. Join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy to explore the musical side of the city during this special edition of the organization’s Family Day series. Showcasing Pittsburgh’s diverse musical community, the daylong celebration features performances ranging from opera and jazz to folk, bluegrass and acoustic music throughout Schenley Plaza and the Schenley Park Visitor Center. The festivities also include sensory-friendly programming and hands-on musical experiences for all ages. While there, be sure to hop on the PNC Carousel for a free ride. Schenley Plaza will burst with music from Pittsburgh Festival Opera, Azure Family Concerts, The KRUNK Movement and Center of Life Jazz, and the Shade Tree Collective. Performing over at the Schenley Park Visitor Center will be Wild Orchids, Donna Occhipinti, Ray Pelletier and Mars Loves You. Information.

Sunday, June 21
Disco Sunday Disco at Trace Brewing
3-9 p.m.
Dance for a very important local cause when Disco Sunday Disco fills Clement Way with life-affirming summer solstice vibes. Commune on the open-air dance floor along the color-soaked “Graffiti Alley” with hundreds of your newest BFFs alongside the Bloomfield brewery. There is no such thing as the Sunday Scaries here. Under the disco ball tent and on the decks for the June edition will be resident DJs Hoagie Dreams and Dini Daddy keeping dancers jovial. Stay sated with bites from the Streets on the Fly Food Truck parked out front. Sway into the sunset to help raise money for the Pittsburgh-based nonprofit ARYSE, which supports immigrant and refugee youth. Information.

Sunday, June 21
Summer Sounds with Weather Permitting at Hazelwood Green
6-10 p.m.
Unwind after the weekend and get recharged for the week ahead when one of the city’s favorite outdoor concert series returns. Weather Permitting and Hazelwood Local team up to bring the summer vibes, with huge helpings of global music and cuisine, to the bucolic green space along the Mon. Based in Naucalpan on the outskirts of Mexico City, Son Rompe Pera will fill the site’s Woodlawn Meadow with their unforgettable marimba-infused music and unique blend of punk and cumbia sounds. Arrive with an appetite because Kilimanjaro Flavour will be serving up East African dishes, and local breweries will be on site. Free for all ages, the event also includes family-friendly games and local vendors. A limited number of lawn seats are available, and attendees are welcome to bring chairs and blankets. Information.

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9 more things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend

Thursday, June 18: Midsummer Mingle at Allegheny RiverTrail Park, 6:30-10 p.m.

Thursday, June 18 : The Black Studio presents a screening of “Chocolate Babies” at Bottom Feeder Books, 7-9 p.m.

Friday, June 19, & Sunday, June 21: Resonance Works presents “Roméo & Juliette” at the New Hazlett Theater, 8 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 20: POGOH Community Slow Roll Series at the Tioga Street and Homewood Avenue POGOH station, 10 a.m.

Saturday, June 20: World Refugee Day Conference at the Allegheny Center Alliance Church, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Saturday, June 20: PA Running Series 5K at Altered Genius Brewing Co., 11 a.m.

Saturday, June 20: Carnegie Celebrates Juneteenth at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, June 20: Mount Oliver Borough Juneteenth Block Party along the 100–200 block of Brownsville Road, 6-10 p.m.

Saturday, June 20: fireWALL Dance presents “COVEN” at the Greer Cabaret Theater, 8 p.m.

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Penn Township votes to ban e-bikes, e-scooters in Municipal Park Complex

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Penn Township votes to ban e-bikes, e-scooters in Municipal Park Complex

Updated on: June 18, 2026 / 2:53 AM EDT
/ CBS Pittsburgh

Penn Township has voted to ban e-bikes and e-scooters from the township’s Municipal Park Complex.

During a commissioners meeting on Wednesday evening, the board passed an ordinance that will prohibit e-bicycles and e-scooters from operating within the townships Municipal Park.

“The decision was based on safety concerns for park visitors as well as the riders of the bikes and scooters,” said Penn Township secretary/manager Mary Perez.

Earlier this week, Perez told KDKA that the township has received complaints regarding the use of bikes and scooters in the park complex and that the board had considered other options like helmet requirements and speed limits, but found those difficult to enforce.

The Municipal Park Complex off of Raymaley Road is where the township’s municipal offices are located along with the library, a fishing pond, dog park, skate park, pavilions, and nearly a dozen baseball fields.

With the passing of an ordinance related to e-bike usage, Penn Township becomes the latest municipality in the Pittsburgh area to bring the topic to the forefront of discussion.

Earlier this month, Center Township Police in Beaver County urged parents to talk to their children after police said children on e-bikes caused serious damage to a new park.

After an e-bike crash happened in Bethel Park earlier this year, police took to social media to remind parents and families that even if kids are old enough to ride e-bikes, they still have to abide by the rules of the road — following traffic lights, the signs, and the signals.

Around the time of the Bethel Park reminder, Brentwood Borough also sent out a reminder, saying “motorized recreational vehicles” are not allowed anywhere in the borough, which includes streets, sidewalks, and parks.

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