Icy roads, new transit cuts, and a fresh start for Pittsburgh: Your Local Pulse for Friday, December 26.

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Friday, December 26. We kick off with icy roads gripping our area today as the second clipper storm sweeps in from the Great Lakes, making drives along I-376 and the Boulevard of the Allies extra treacherous, so we take it slow out there and plan for slick spots all morning. Expect highs near freezing with flurries tapering off by afternoon, setting us up for a clearer weekend ahead. Downtown buzzes with fresh energy as the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership teams up with local AI whiz CoExperiences to match us with small-group outings at spots like Market Square and the Cultural District, boosting our shops and events while we build stronger connections. Meanwhile, City Hall watches closely as state leaders skipped boosts to Pittsburgh Regional Transit funding in the new budget, leaving over 100,000 daily riders like us facing potential cuts that hit health access hard, from therapy sessions to grocery runs at the Waterfront. On the economic front, we celebrate Pittsburgh International Airport's shiny new terminal opening this year, with final terraces wrapping up to smooth our travels. Job seekers, note steady steel sector pushes as Reps. Deluzio and Kelly drop the Steel Act to crack down on trade dodgers, safeguarding our mills. Real estate holds firm with median home prices around 285,000 dollars, drawing families to Lawrenceville and Shadyside. New Year's Eve heats up with community bashes promising skyline lights from Mount Washington and flavors from Fornelo Pizzeria specials. Look ahead to small gatherings via that new app and First Night pops this weekend. Sports note, our Penguins gear up after a tough loss, while high school hoops shine with Central Catholic's recent tourney win. Crime stays low key past 24 hours, just a minor theft alert near East Liberty Station, no major incidents per police logs. And a feel-good lift, loggers and conservationists debate in Allegheny National Forest, but locals unite to protect gems like Hearts Content old-growth pines for our hikes. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and subscribe for more. 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 quiet please dot 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.