Winter Weather Advisories, Steelers Shake-Up, and Neighborhood Business Boosts in Pittsburgh Local Pulse

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Thursday, January 15. We start with the weather shaping our day, listeners. A winter weather advisory grips the Laurel Highlands through Westmoreland, Fayette, and Monongahela counties until 7 p.m., with one to two inches of snow expected in the Pittsburgh metro by evening, and up to four inches north along Route 422. KDKA Weather Center warns of icy roads from an overnight flash freeze near Interstate 79, so we plan extra time for drives to work or errands on Fifth Avenue or Liberty. Highs hover in the upper 20s today, feeling like zero with wind chills, warming slightly to the low 30s Friday before more snow showers hit the weekend and Arctic air drops us to teens next week. Bundle up for any outdoor plans. In breaking news, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stepped down after 19 seasons, leaving fans buzzing from Acrisure Stadium to the South Side bars about whats next for our team. Pitt basketball snapped a skid with an 89-66 win over Georgia Tech, Brandin Cumming scoring 23. On the tough side, county police investigate a deadly shooting in Wilkinsburg where a man was found shot in the road Tuesday night, and a pedestrian died after a vehicle strike in Lower Burrell Wednesday morning. We stay vigilant for safety. City Hall news brings hope with Mayor OConnors initiative to boost neighborhood business districts, plus a 1.3 million grant for traffic signal upgrades in three communities, easing daily commutes on streets like Penn Avenue. Real estate sees property tax hikes in Unity Township, Hempfield, and Franklin Park from inflation and recovery costs, while Century III Mall in West Mifflin nears demolition end with a potential buyer eyeing the 100-acre site. Jobs wise, Value City Furniture stores here are closing after bankruptcy, but Menards land off Route 30 hints at new construction roles soon. New business shifts include Macy's shuttering at Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Feel-good moment: Twin boys selling lemonade on Pittsburgh street corners inspire us all with their grit. Upcoming, Workshop PGH hosts creative sessions this weekend for Pursuit of Happiness Week, and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall plans a heartfelt Valentines event. Pittsburgh Fire responded to a fatal fire in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar early yesterday. Schools note no major delays yet, but check for snow impacts. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and subscribe for more. 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.