Mt. Washington Landmark Closes, Steel Jobs in Flux, and Postal Service Hiring

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Friday, December 20, 2024. We're starting off with some breaking news. Redbeard's Sports Bar and Grill on Shiloh Street in Mt. Washington is closing its doors after three decades. Owner Len Semplice announced on social media that the establishment's last day of operation will be tomorrow, December 21. This is a sad day for the Mt. Washington community, which has been like family to the bar and grill. In other news, U.S. Steel employees rallied on Thursday in support of the company's proposed sale to Japan-based Nippon Steel. This development could have significant implications for the local job market. Speaking of jobs, the United States Postal Service is hosting job fairs today at the Ambridge Post Office and the Pittsburgh Kilbuck Post Office. They're looking to fill immediate openings for various positions, including city carriers and mail handlers. If you're looking for a new career opportunity, this might be worth checking out. On the real estate front, construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. This project is expected to bring new economic opportunities to the area. Meanwhile, D&G Pizza owner Ken Levato says the final day of business will be tomorrow, December 21, as they prepare to close their doors. In city hall news, lawmakers are proposing standards for internet gambling, including a tax rate of 15% to 25% and a ban on credit card deposits. This could have significant implications for the local gaming industry. Weather-wise, it's going to be a chilly day today with light pillars becoming visible around the Pittsburgh area. Make sure to bundle up if you're planning on heading outdoors. In new business activity, a Christmas wish is coming true for a South Fayette family devastated by a contractor nightmare. This heartwarming story is a reminder of the importance of community support. Looking ahead to the next few days, Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was unfortunately canceled on Wednesday afternoon. However, three Grammy Award-winning artists are bringing their expansive North American tour to the Pittsburgh area next year. In local school achievements, the Lincoln Park graduate's 30 points were the most this season by an ACC freshman. And in sports news, the Pittsburgh Penguins scored six times in the third period to rout the Montreal Canadiens 9-2. On a more serious note, a Purchase Line School District security guard in Indiana County is under investigation after accidentally discharging his gun in an elementary school faculty room. Thankfully, no one was injured. In our crime report, investigators are looking into a case where a man filed fraudulent bankruptcy petitions to try and delay judgment on one of his South Side properties. And in West Virginia, a newly elected state lawmaker is facing at least one felony and is accused of making terroristic threats. Finally, in a feel-good community story, over 600 students from the Pittsb This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.