Winter Weather Advisory, Penguins Postseason, and Spirits of the Burgh Festival: Pittsburgh Local Pulse

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Saturday, February 22, 2025. We're starting with the weather, which is quite chilly today. A winter weather advisory is in effect until Monday morning, with snow showers expected to continue off and on before finally ending Monday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to remain low, so make sure to bundle up if you're heading out. This weather might impact some of the events planned for today, such as the Winter Beerfest at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, but it's still a great opportunity to sample over 150 local and craft brews. In local news, the Pittsburgh Foundation has announced it will open its new headquarters at the riverfront edge of Pittsburgh's Cultural District on February 28. This move renews the foundation's commitment to the downtown neighborhood after nearly 30 years in PPG Plaza. The new offices aim to bring together donors, grantees, and community leaders to address local challenges. On the sports front, the Penguins are restarting their postseason push after the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Steelers are also making headlines with their interest in Nick Chubb, and there's an update on Justin Fields' future. In college sports, Pitt is gearing up to face slumping Notre Dame, a game they can't afford to lose. In business news, Joann, the fabric and craft store, has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy. This includes locations in our area, so if you're a fan, make sure to check out their clearance sales. For upcoming events, the Spirits of the Burgh Festival is happening today at The Pennsylvanian in Downtown Pittsburgh. It features samples of spirits and craft cocktails from the region's best distilleries, along with local beer, wine, cider, and nonalcoholic options. Next week, the Pittsburgh Winter Wine Fest will take over Market Square from February 27 to March 2, offering two floors of wine, music, and food. In community news, a local UPMC hospital worker in McCandless has been spreading joy by creating intricate paper flower arrangements. Also, Project Sweet Peas, a nonprofit organization, has been giving back to NICU families at UPMC Magee Women's Hospital. On the crime front, residents in Boggsville and surrounding areas had to be evacuated due to Buffalo Creek's elevated water levels. Additionally, a violation notice was issued to a Lower Burrell steel plant for a spill. Finally, in a feel-good story, a woman in Pleasant Hills used the National Kidney Registration Voucher program to receive a kidney, highlighting the importance of organ donation. This has been Pittsburgh Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.