Pittsburgh Local Pulse: Hit-and-run, NIL deals, arts jobs, real estate, and more

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Friday, December 13, 2024. We're starting with some breaking news from the past few days. A woman was tragically killed in a hit-and-run crash in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood early Thursday morning. Police are still investigating the incident and urging anyone with information to come forward. In other news, a man has been indicted after firing at a DEA agent in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood. Moving on to the job market, we have some updates for you. The University of Pittsburgh is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet, which means star college football and basketball players are now getting paid millions of dollars. However, the overall job growth in the Pittsburgh metro area is still struggling to recover from the pandemic. According to the Allegheny Institute, the annual average number of jobs in the Pittsburgh MSA grew just 1.2 percent from 2000 through 2023, far behind the national growth rate of 18.2 percent. In terms of new job postings, the Pittsburgh Arts Council has compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions. Some notable postings include a Shared Services Director at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, an Exhibition Designer at the Carnegie Museum of Art, and a Program Operations Manager at Handmade Arcade. On the real estate front, we have some updates on new development projects. A 36-acre park in Pittsburgh is getting a huge facelift to host some major events in 2026, including the NFL Draft. Additionally, the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce is launching a feasibility study to see about building a convention center and hotel. From City Hall, we have some news on budget discussions. Pittsburgh City Council is scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending, and a city program is seeking to recruit and train from within the community to address staffing shortages in Pittsburgh EMS. Weather-wise, it's going to be a chilly day today, with temperatures in the mid-30s. Make sure to bundle up if you're planning on heading out to any of the festive events happening around the city. Speaking of events, we have some exciting news on the entertainment front. Billy Joel and Rod Stewart are coming to Pittsburgh for a show at Acrisure Stadium, and Pearl Jam is hitting the road and bringing its tour to Pittsburgh for two shows. Additionally, Pierce The Veil will return to the Pittsburgh area in 2025 as part of a newly announced global headlining tour. In local school news, over 600 students from the Pittsburgh region got experience learning about careers in the medical field at a career fair. And in sports, the Pittsburgh Steelers pulled away from the mistake-prone Cleveland Browns 27-14. On a more serious note, we have some updates on crime in the area. A girl in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was abducted and raped by a masked man while walking home from school last week. Authorities are still investigating the incident and urgin This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.