Pittsburgh Local Pulse: School Leadership Crisis, Panthers Rally, Winter Weather Alert

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Sunday, February 22. We start with breaking news from our schools. The Woodland Hills School District faces big changes after board president Terri Lawson resigned yesterday amid felony charges for allegedly misusing a district credit card on nearly ten thousand dollars worth of purchases at dispensaries, restaurants, and stores around Rankin. The superintendent remains on paid leave since November, and the board reorganizes leadership this Wednesday. This shakeup worries families about financial oversight and student impacts in our east end communities. Shifting to sports, our Pitt Panthers mens team snapped a five-game skid last night with a thrilling 73-68 win over Notre Dame at the Petersen Events Center. Roman Siulepa dropped 22 points, including four threes, while Nojus Indrusaitis hit a career-high 17. Today, our womens squad heads to Chapel Hill for a noon tipoff against number 22 North Carolina, streamed on ACC Network, as they chase their first ACC road win. On the crime front, we note a sensitive incident yesterday: Pennsylvania State Police investigate an apparent homicide in Butler on Miller Avenue, where 69-year-old James Hoover was found dead, with a suspect detained. Downtown saw a man stabbed in the head, and Beechview residents push for action after parked car break-ins. Verona police hunt an escaped robbery convict. Stay vigilant, listeners, and report anything suspicious. Real estate buzzes in the eastern suburbs, with homes like 356 Sharon Drive in Penn Hills changing hands this week, signaling steady activity around 300 thousand average sales. Jobs hold firm, with openings in tech and healthcare near the UPMC hub on Centre Avenue. City Hall stays quiet on new daily-life decisions, but watch for Kinzua Dam talks involving the Seneca Nation. Weather-wise, chilly 30s with light snow flurries could slick roads near the Boulevard of the Allies, so drive carefully for weekend errands. Outlook: clearing skies by afternoon, highs near 35. Upcoming, community cleanups hit Frick Park Tuesday. Quick nod to local high school hoops shining in playoffs. For a feel-good lift, neighbors rallied to fix a playground in Penn Hills after storm damage, kids playing again by yesterday. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to 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 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.