Breaking Crash in Shadyside, Penguins Soar, Tomlin Steps Down, Mocktails and Ice Skating on Tap

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Friday, January 16th. We kick off with breaking news from Shadyside, where a minivan crashed through the side of the UPMC Shadyside Medical Building on Centre Avenue just before 1:30 a.m. today. KDKA reports the driver is being treated at the hospital, but no other injuries occurred, and patient services remain unaffected. UPMC Police are investigating what led to the incident. Shifting to sports, our Penguins snapped a three-game skid last night at PPG Paints Arena, stomping the Flyers 6-3. Sidney Crosby tallied a goal and assist, while Evgeni Malkin and Tommy Novak each dished two helpers, per NHL.com. Fans are buzzing, especially with the Blue Jackets coming to town tomorrow on a three-game win streak. Meanwhile, Steelers Nation is processing big changes, as Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons yesterday. A fan poll shows about 65 percent see it as the right move for fresh postseason energy. On the city hall front, no major decisions hit our desks today, but were watching transportation updates that could ease commutes on the Parkway. Weather-wise, chilly temps in the low 30s and light flurries this morning might slick up sidewalks around Point State Park, so bundle up for errands. Expect partly cloudy skies this afternoon with highs near 35 and no big storms ahead. New business buzz includes Leonas Ice Cream spotlighted on Pittsburgh Today Live yesterday, drawing crowds for unique flavors on Liberty Avenue. Job market stays steady with around 15,000 openings citywide, many in healthcare near UPMC sites. Real estate sees median home prices holding at about 285,000 dollars, up slightly in hot spots like Lawrenceville. Looking ahead, catch National Mocktail Week tastings at bars downtown this weekend, and community ice skating returns to PPG Plaza Saturday. Local high schools shone with Central Catholic boys basketball winning their conference opener 65-52. For a feel-good note, volunteers cleared snow from elderly neighbors paths in Squirrel Hill yesterday, keeping our community connected. Todays crime report stays light, just that Shadyside crash and a few minor thefts near Oakland—no active safety alerts. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily updates. 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.