Michael Keaton greets fans outside of the Strip District Terminal during the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 20, 2025. Credit: Mars JohnsonHundreds gather in the Strip District for the first ever Pittsburgh Walk of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 20, 2025. Credit: Mars JohnsonOrganizers cut the ribbon in front of the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame on Oct. 20, 2025. Credit: Mars JohnsonRick Sebak attends the first ever Pittsburgh Walk of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 20, 2025. Credit: Mars JohnsonRoberto Clemente Jr. attends the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame induction ceremony. Credit: Mars JohnsonMichael Keaton walks on stage as his star is unveiled along the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame in the Strip District on Oct. 20, 2025. Credit: Mars JohnsonThe Pittsburgh Walk of Fame hosts their first ever induction ceremony in the Strip District on Oct. 20, 2025. Credit: Mars JohnsonMichael Keaton speaks to media outside of the Strip District Terminal during the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 20, 2025. Credit: Mars JohnsonNellie Bly is honored in the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame on Oct. 20, 2025. Credit: Mars JohnsonRick Sebak announces Michael Keaton during the first ever Pittsburgh Walk of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 20, 2025. Credit: Mars JohnsonMichael Keaton speaks to a large crowd outside of the Strip District Terminal during the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 20, 2025. Credit: Mars JohnsonFred Rogers is honored in the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame Credit: Mars JohnsonAugust Wilson is inducted into the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame. Credit: Mars JohnsonThe River City Brass Band plays music during the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame’s induction ceremony. Credit: Mars JohnsonSons of Robert Clemente unveil their father’s star on the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame. Credit: Mars JohnsonMichael Keaton walks on stage as his star is unveiled along the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame in the Strip District on Oct. 20, 2025. Credit: Mars Johnson

Hundreds of people gathered outside of The Strip District Terminal this morning to witness the first ever Pittsburgh Walk of Fame induction ceremony. WQED’s Rick Sebak kicked off the event my quoting Mr. Rogers and telling the crowd, “Yes, it is a beautiful day in this neighborhood.” Ten native Pittsburghers were honored with star plaques set into the sidewalk on Smallman St. This year’s inductees included George Benson, Nellie Bly, Andrew Carnegie, Rachel Carson, Roberto Clemente, Fred Rogers, Jonas Salk, Andy Warhol, August Wilson and Michael Keaton. Keaton attended the ceremony and expressed his gratitude for the city of Pittsburgh stating, “Honestly, this is one of the greatest days of my life, I love places like this but I especially love my hometown and I love these immigrant cities…there is nothing like being recognized by your hometown because its the place that actually makes you who you are.”

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