Penguins Soar, Remote Jobs Boom, Downtown Rebounding - Pittsburgh Local Pulse Friday Roundup

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Friday, January 23rd. We kick off with breaking sports news that has our Penguins fans buzzing. Last night in Edmonton, our boys erupted for three goals in just 37 seconds early in the first period, with Anthony Mantha netting two and Sidney Crosby adding one, leading to a dominant 6-2 win over the Oilers. That marks their third straight victory and sixth straight game with points, as Evgeni Malkin even hinted post-game he wants one more year in the Black and Gold. PPG Paints Arena will feel that energy when they return home. Shifting to our job market, we see over 300 remote opportunities posted right here in the Pittsburgh area on Indeed, from customer care reps at 15 bucks an hour to sales ops managers pulling 100 to 115 thousand annually, plus high-demand roles like BCBA therapists at 55 to 80 an hour. Remote work flexibility is booming, making it easier for us to balance life around the Steel City. Downtown's office market is rebounding strong into 2026, thanks to return-to-work pushes and public investments, per the Post-Gazette, while multifamily real estate stays hot with steady demand and about 200 new units hitting the market near East Liberty—perfect for young professionals eyeing spots along Penn Avenue. City Hall updated us on a new traffic calming plan for Liberty Avenue in the Strip District, aiming to cut speeds and boost pedestrian safety for our daily commutes. No major crime in the past 24 hours, though police remind us to stay vigilant around Point State Park after a minor theft alert. Weather today brings partly cloudy skies with highs near 35 degrees and light flurries possible—bundle up for any tailgating or walks along the Allegheny trails, but expect clearer conditions tomorrow. Quick nod to local schools: North Allegheny hoops team notched a big win last night. Upcoming, catch the Riverhounds scrimmage this weekend at Highmark Stadium. And for a feel-good lift, Pennsylvania Women Work just got a Citizens Bank grant to train women over 50 for jobs, empowering our community one hire at a time. Thanks for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for daily updates. This has been Pittsburgh Local Pulse. We'll 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.