WHAT’ S NEWS IN MURRYSVILLE
’ TIL DIRT DO US PART
The Professional Bull Riders( PBR) return to PPG Paints Arena on Feb. 13 and 14 with the PBR Lovestruck Buck- Off, following a sold-out Steel City debut in 2025. This event will feature the world’ s top bull riders and animal athletes, along with a uniquely Pittsburgh celebration of love in honor of Valentine’ s Day.
A highlight of the event will be on Saturday when Pittsburgh Steelers legend and two-time Super Bowl champion Brett Keisel will officiate the weddings of eight couples on the dirt inside the arena— a nod to the sport’ s iconic 8-second ride.
Couples were invited to apply through a video submission, with selected pairs receiving a complimentary ceremony, VIP access, Ariat boots for each bride, a wedding photo with Keisel, and other special experiences.
Keisel— who has deep ties to both Pittsburgh and ranch life— called the event a one-of-a-kind way to help couples start their next chapter.
Tickets for both nights are on sale through Ticketmaster and pbr. com, and PBR is preparing to transform PPG Paints Arena into a bull riding arena complete with hundreds of tons of specially blended dirt, more than 50 bucking bulls, and a full-scale production of highenergy competition and celebration.
412 FOOD RESCUE RECEIVES GRANT
412 Food Rescue received a $ 15,000 grant from the Bayer Fund to support its Good Food Project and Grocery Bagging Program, which work to reduce food waste while addressing food insecurity across the Pittsburgh region.
The grant marked the fourth year that the fund has supported the Good Food Project, which transforms surplus high-quality food into nutritious frozen meals distributed to nonprofit partners for community members in need.
412 Food Rescue produces about 1,300 meals each month through this zero-waste kitchen initiative.
The Grocery Bagging Program involves volunteers packing and delivering bags of fresh produce and pantry staples to local housing authority sites, distributing roughly 1,500 pounds of groceries each week, with expanded capacity during the holiday season.
Leaders from both organizations emphasized the partnership’ s role in creating sustainable, equitable food systems by turning food that might otherwise go to waste into vital nourishment for families facing hunger.
KEYNOTES MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION 2026
Keynotes is accepting applications for its 2026 music scholarship competition, set for May 9, at the Fine Arts Theater of Mt. Lebanon High School. More than $ 16,000 in cash awards will be available for outstanding young musicians.
Eligible applicants include instrumentalists under age 26( as of June 1, 2025) and vocalists under age 30. Students must be full-time music majors at a college, university, or music school— or graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into a full-time music major program.
Applicants must also be legal Pennsylvania residents for at least one year, or out-of-state students who attend school in Pennsylvania and can provide proof of a Pennsylvania address( such as campus housing info, university mailing, or utility bill).
Applications are available online at keynotesmusicscholarship. com. You may also request one by contacting the scholarship chair, Lori Walter, at 412.260.6972 or houdini5 @ hotmail. com. The application deadline is April 30, 2026.
For more information, visit keynotesmusicscholarship. com or find
Keynotes on Facebook at Keynotes Music Scholarship.
2026 LUCKY NUMBER TICKETS AVAILABLE
The Sisters of Divine Providence announced the availability of 2026 Lucky Number tickets. The fundraiser is based on the Pick 3 Evening PA Lottery game. Each $ 25 number is valid from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026— yours for the entire year!
Daily winners receive a minimum of $ 25 up to $ 150 on select days throughout the year when their three-digit number is selected. Gift orders are available.
To participate in the 2026 Lucky Number fundraiser, visit cdpsisters. org / luckynumber or call 412.635.5401. It helps support the ministries and mission of the Sisters of Divine Providence.
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR THE 20TH ANNUAL BOB FRYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania is accepting applications for its 20th annual Bob Fryer Memorial Scholarship($ 5,000) and the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania Scholarship($ 2,500)— both aimed at outstanding undergraduate journalism students pursuing careers in print, broadcasting or multimedia.
Applicants must be sophomores or juniors enrolled in accredited colleges or universities with permanent residence in one of 29 Western Pennsylvania counties. Winners will be honored at the annual Golden Quills Awards Dinner in Pittsburgh, and scholarship funds will be applied directly to their school accounts. The application deadline is Feb. 9, 2026, with recipients notified by April 15. Applications and details are available at westernpapressclub. org, or by contacting the Press Club at pressclubwpa @ gmail. com or 412.281.7778.
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