Stabbings, Fires, and Sports Highlights: A Weekend Roundup in Pittsburgh

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Sunday, February 8. We kick off with breaking news from our neighborhoods. Pittsburgh police are investigating two stabbings over the weekend. A man survived a late-night attack in Allegheny West on the 900 block of Western Avenue after a fight inside a bar, and sadly, another man was found dead from stab wounds in a home in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar early Saturday. Police believe the suspects knew their victims, and investigations continue. In Brookline, a home was destroyed by fire fueled by lighter fluid, leading to an arrest, keeping our firefighters busy. Shifting to sports, our Pitt Panthers mens basketball team fell 86-67 to SMU last night at Petersen Events Center. They shot just 36 percent and host No. 4 Duke on Tuesday, so we wish them luck bouncing back. On the economic front, Beaver Valley is drawing data center developers near Shippingport, promising jobs and tax revenue, though local leaders balance growth with community protections. Job postings in tech and construction are up about 15 percent this month, per regional reports, while home sales in the East End average around 350 thousand dollars, with steady demand near Point State Park. City Hall updates include Governor Shapiros budget push clashing with Treasurer Garrity over spending, which could impact our roads and schools. New business buzz a fresh cafe opens tomorrow on Liberty Avenue in the Cultural District. Weather today brings chilly temps in the low 30s with light snow flurries around the Golden Triangle, so bundle up for outdoor walks, but roads stay clear for events. Expect partly sunny skies afternoon, highs near 35. Looking ahead, catch the Mon Valley Independent heart health event tomorrow, and Pitt hoops Tuesday. Local high schools shone with wins in wrestling tourneys. For a feel-good lift, community volunteers cleared sidewalks in Hill District after Fridays snow, helping neighbors get around safely. 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 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.