🌱 Pittsburgh Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hi all. It's me, Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, your host of the Pittsburgh Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

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But first, today's weather:

Snow, 1-2 in, then rain. High: 46 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories in Pittsburgh today:

1. Pittsburgh ranks among America's best cities for outdoor enthusiasts (NEXTpittsburgh)
2. Pittsburghs Lenten Fish Fries Fast Approaching (Patch)
3. 2 juveniles shot in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood (WPXI Pittsburgh)
4. Comcast appoints Pittsburgh-based Ray Roundtree to lead its Keystone Region (Pittsburgh Business Times )
5. Shooting near Wood St. T stop results in one death (Point Park Globe)
6. University president Don Green resigns for “private, personal, and family reasons” (Point Park Globe)
7. Black Student Union first ever office opens office in Student Center (Point Park Globe)
8. You oughta know 'Jagged Little Pill' is a powerful, well-constructed show worth seeing (The Times)
9. 🌱 Missing Child + Richard King Mellon Foundation + School Closures (Patch)
10. Are Pittsburgh EPA Projects environmentalism or anti-homelessness? (Point Park Globe)
11. Health care is accessible to Pittsburgh college students (Point Park Globe)
12. Richard King Mellon Foundation is moving to the Strip District (NEXTpittsburgh)
13. Winter Weather Advisory issued for much of Western Pennsylvania (WTAE Pittsburgh)
14. Winter weather leads to more than 150 school closings and delays in Pittsburgh area (WTAE Pittsburgh)
15. Lower Hill music venue, parking garage pass Planning Commission (90.5 WESA)
16. All the Pittsburgh News You Missed This Week (Jan. 18-25) (PGH City Paper)
17. What to do, see, taste, and hear in Pittsburgh this winter (PGH City Paper)
18. Refugee communities in Pittsburgh share winter food traditions (PGH City Paper)
19. How to prepare for outdoor fun in a Pittsburgh winter (PGH City Paper)
20. These special dogs are available to adopt at Pittsburgh-area shelters (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
21. Frankie's Sausage brings an Italian culinary tradition to Sharpsburg (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
22. Downtown Pittsburgh businesses say teens are causing trouble (90.5 WESA)
23. 14-year-old girl reported missing after failing to return home to Wilkinsburg (WTAE Pittsburgh)
24. Review: Cass McCombs Guitar Playing Mermerizes at Warhol Sound Series (Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents)
25. Crews prepare for incoming winter storms in Southwestern Pennsylvania (WPXI Pittsburgh)
26. Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh Hosts Composer and Violinist Alyssa Wang (TribLIVE)
27. Pittsburgh police searching for missing 72-year-old man (WPXI Pittsburgh)
28. Censure vote fails against Allegheny County Councilwoman Bethany Hallam (TribLIVE)
29. Fannie Mae awards contract to Pittsburgh affordable housing startup Module for racial equity initiative (The Business Journals)
30. 13-year-old arrested in connection with robbery, abduction of Pittsburgh pizza delivery driver (TribLIVE)

Today in Pittsburgh:

From my notebook:

• Pittsburgh Bureau of Police: "MISSING: SVU detectives are requesting information to help find 72-year-old Melvin Wilson. Wilson was last seen at 4:10 p.m. on 1/24 on the 500 block of S. Negley Avenue. He was wearing black pants, a black jacket and black shoes. Anyone..." (Pittsburgh Bureau of Police via Facebook)
• Pittsburgh Bureau of Police: "Together with the U.S. Marshals Western PA Fugitive Task Force, Pittsburgh SWAT and Pittsburgh Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrested a man wanted for a homicide in Zone 1 in December. Police arrested 42-year-old Ambrose J. Sample Jr in the..." (Pittsburgh Bureau of Police via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA: "Numerous webcams are starting to show a reduction in visibility as snow finally begins to reach the surface across the area. To see other webcams go to: https://www.511pa.com/" (US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA via Facebook)
• Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium: "With snow in the forecast, here is an interesting fact about Canadian lynx! Their paws act as natural snowshoes, keeping them from sinking in the snow. ❄️" (Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium via Facebook)
• Pittsburgh Public Schools: "#OppositeDay is all about having fun and saying exactly the opposite of what you really mean. Kids love it, and It's also a great day for adults to play along and break out of the winter blues. Maybe you should have dinner for breakfast ..." (Pittsburgh Public Schools via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA: "Snow is expected to begin across the area this morning. The snow will mix with sleet, before changing to rain from south to north as temperatures warm through the day. The Laurel Highlands and higher terrain areas of West Virginia could ..." (US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA: "Expect snow to impact the morning commute tomorrow. Here's when you can expect it to begin:" (US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA: "Don't forget to check out our winter weather page to see the latest forecast: https://www.weather.gov/pbz/winter Probabilities of 2 inches or more is still going to be focused north of Pittsburgh. The movement of the 'warm nose' is why t..." (US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA: "Here is the latest radar update." (US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA: "Heavier snowfall rates (between 0.5 to 1.0 inches per hour) could occur early tomorrow morning into early afternoon with the passage of a strong low pressure system. Therefore, travel impacts will likely occur and you should plan accordi..." (US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA via Facebook)
• Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: "🗺️📖 This family was kind enough to share their CLP Passport journey with us in photo form! Becky and her family really "loved the architecture, the neighborhoods, and the great work librarians were doing in each community." Interested ..." (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
• PPG: "Did you know color transforms learning experiences? We researched how students and teachers felt before and after their classrooms were painted. With the new color, the percentage of students who said they felt happy increased by 18%. An..." (PPG via Facebook)
• Carnegie Museum of Natural History: "New exhibition opening February 4! Apsáalooke Women and Warriors celebrates the stories and traditions of the Apsáalooke women of America’s Northern Plains. See historical war shields and regalia, contemporary Native American artwork, an..." (Carnegie Museum of Natural History via Facebook)
• The Andy Warhol Museum: "This Saturday at 3 p.m., join artist educators for Dandy Andy, a monthly tour that focuses on Warhol’s queer history: https://bit.ly/38i83p1" (The Andy Warhol Museum via Facebook)
• Bike Pittsburgh: "The Mon Wharf Connector will be temporarily closing to pedestrian & bicycle traffic to complete the Great Allegheny Passage improvement project at Point State Park. Construction starts 2/1. Mind the detour + Read more on our blog [link b..." (Bike Pittsburgh via Facebook)
• Pittsburgh Regional Transit: "When the new schedules go into effect on February 19, you may notice that some bus stops have been removed from the schedules. This was done to streamline & condense the schedules. Service to those stops will not be affected. https://www..." (Pittsburgh Regional Transit via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA: "❄️ NEW! Check out our latest winter weather video briefing for tomorrow's system. Please note, this information is time sensitive and can change as we receive more information." (US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA via Facebook)
• Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh: "Not everyone may be ready for the commitment of pet adoption. If you still have love to give and room to spare, fostering a pet can be an impactful and rewarding way to change an animal's life! Learn more at humaneanimalrescue.org/foster" (Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA: "We've updated the Winter Weather Advisory to remove the lowland counties from Allegheny and south. The threat of freezing rain has developed and lowland counties still in the advisory from I-80 and south will see this continue threat thr..." (US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA via Facebook)
• Visit Pittsburgh: "So many fun events happening this week in Pittsburgh! Check out all the details here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HvfQyL ✨ Jagged Little Pitt 📆 Jan. 24-29 📍 Benedum Center ✨ Maker Moment 📆 Jan. 26 📍 love, Pittsburgh ✨ Jellyfish x Bottlerocket ..." (Visit Pittsburgh via Facebook)
• Visit Pittsburgh: "So many fun events happening this week in Pittsburgh! 🤩 Check out all the details here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HvfQyL ✨ Jagged Little Pill 📆 Jan. 24-29 📍 Benedum Center ✨ Maker Moment 📆 Jan. 26 📍 love, Pittsburgh ✨ Jellyfish x Bottlerock..." (Visit Pittsburgh via Facebook)
• Friends of the Riverfront: "We can’t wait until there is a beautiful (and wider) entrance to Point State Park from the Mon Wharf! It will be a much nicer welcome to trail users along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail and the Great Allegheny Passage. It does mean a li..." (Friends of the Riverfront via Facebook)
• Carnegie Science Center: "Experience VIKINGS: Warriors of the North Sea in an adults-only environment before it opens to the public at 21+ Night: Vikings on Fri., Feb. 10. Get tickets now! Sponsored by Penn Brewery Penn Weizen Bavarian Wheat." (Carnegie Science Center via Facebook)
• Tree Pittsburgh: "Looking for a way to serve in your community and combat social injustices? Join Repair the World as a part-time, stipended service corps member placed at Tree Pittsburgh!" (Tree Pittsburgh via Facebook)
• The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust: "Join us for a special public performance of The Collaboration Festival: A Celebration of the African Diaspora, a program of the Trust Arts Education Department. The all-ages show follows the journey of a solo artist who learns about the ..." (The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust via Facebook)
• Grow Pittsburgh: "We are still hiring for multiple positions for the upcoming 2023 growing season! There is a need for seasonal part-time and full-time staff to join our team. Browse through the job descriptions on our website and get your application in ..." (Grow Pittsburgh via Facebook)
• City of Pittsburgh: ""We need to make sure we have enough revenue to pay for our police officers, to pay for our bridges, and to pay for our snowplows." Suggest properties for us to review by emailing Report@PittsburghPA.gov" (City of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
• Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy: "Have you listened to our original podcast series For Love of the Parks? It's a great way to get to know the history behind your favorite green spaces! Check out this Pittsburgh City Paper round-up of locally produced podcasts, featuring ..." (Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy via Facebook)
• Grow Pittsburgh: "Join us for an info session to learn more about Grow Pittsburgh's 2023 Community Composter School. Community Composter School is an opportunity for folks who work with an existing compost site (often at a community garden) to become adva..." (Grow Pittsburgh via Facebook)
• Pittsburgh Public Schools: "Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5 recieved a special delivery from HDR and All Kids Bike earlier this week. Click the link to learn more! WTAE-TV Pittsburgh https://www.wtae.com/article/pittsburgh-bicycle-delivery-all-kids-bike-squirrel-hill/42621347" (Pittsburgh Public Schools via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ohio Twp: "Can anyone recommend a decent bakery that could make a cake for this Saturday, the 28th? - Lincoln bakery and Madison Ave both need two weeks, are they all like that? I know I could just use giant eagle, but was hoping to kick it up a no..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Academy Avenue: "Can anyone recommend a good eye doctor? - I need a check up and exam. Thanks" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hamilton Park: "To all Castle Shannon Neighbors Info:: Archery Hunting in the Borough is legal !!! - Police, and Hunters have one thing in common, you don’t need them unless there’s a problem. And we have the same problem as Whitehall,Bethel Park ,Mt.Le..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, O'hara Township: "Looking for recommendations to repair a washing machine. - It is an LG, purchased in 2006 and it isn't draining and/or spinning properly. I have called two places that never returned my call and another that does not service in 15238 ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sloop Road: "What vaccuum cleaner do you recommend? - Mine I bought a year ago is terrible." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Stanton Heights: "If I was Karen enough to sue whoever’s fault this is. - Almost got me many times as this is a street I need to walk down often. These city steps are the most unsafe I’ve been on. Someone had salted the top wood part but I still slipped b..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Millvale and Shaler: "I want to replace my bathtub and possibly remodel the bathroom and would like some recommendations for reliable and reasonable price. - It's my only tub and bathroom, so I want to have it down and unusable for the least amount of time. ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Whitehall: "Is anyone missing a tuxedo cat off Caste Drive? - There is a very thicc tuxedo cat roaming the back yards between Caste Drive and the townhouses today. Cat is doing that 'where is everyone' yowl, but every time I got close it ran off. ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Berkeley Hills: "Hi everyone! - I'm looking for an ophthalmologist (not an optometrist) in the north hills area. Does anyone have any recommendations? I used to go to AGH but their new appointment schedule doesn't work for me. Thanks in advance!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Squirrel Hill South: "I want to warn people not to give away things to John Wong. - I posted a free bedroom set on this app, thinking someone in need could use it. Unbeknownst to me, Mr Wong, a person who as he put it “has many valuable properties “ answered ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ingram: "This contractor didn't complete the work and left this mess. - He did some work but we have requested to correct some. He agreed to do so on the phone but he never showed up and that was over a week ago. He doesn't respond to the texts..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Whitehall: "I don't like to really complain about these issues online but I noticed this happening WAY TO MUCH!!! - Someone needs held accountable and serve jail time. Children and adults all innocent lives got put in danger over a "mistake" lol. Th..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Franklin Park II: "my husband just spotted this dude off McAleer Road in Franklin Park. - anyone know him?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wilkinsburg: "Hello neighbors! - Lloyd here to let you know he has been entered in Biggie's Bullies 2024 calendar contest! It has been his lifelong dream to be a model and he'd love it if he had your vote! Each vote is a $1 donation and 100% of all p..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Greenfield: "I just received a notice today from Duquesne Light when I got home from work stating they received notice that we wanted to switch to Inspire Energy. - Neither I nor my husband authorized this switch! The only thing my husband did was sp..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West View: "We are new to the neighborhood. - Recently moved to Jamaica Ave . So don’t know any neighbors yet. Saturday we are having a small baby shower at our house so if we can get some more guests to join our celebration will be great if willing..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Greenfield: "If you receive text messages from UPMC Health Plan welcoming you back, do not click the link. - The link clearly is not a UPMC address. This is a classic "Smishing" attack that will likely wind up stealing your login or worse." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ingomar: "OMG EVERYONE WE HAVE HER WE HAVE HER SHE IS IN MY HUSBANDS CAR NOW WE FOUND HER IN FRANKLIN RIDGE THANK YOU SO MUCH ON WAY THERE OMG THANK YOU ALL WHO HAVE HELPED US THIS NEVER COULD HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT ALL THE UPDATES THESE PAST FEW H..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ingomar: "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so very much to everyone who helped bring our sweet girl home!!! - With truly everyone’s help tonight…the sightings, the messages, the calls, the driving, the running…the praying…for what seemed l..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, South Park - Wilson Road: "file:///var/tmp/com. - apple.email.maild/EMContentRepresentation/com.apple.mobilemail/B01D68DC-448D-4FE8-BF9C-C5DF7779BF5B/Sharon%20Adams%20final%20supervisor%20resume.pdf" (Nextdoor)
• Jimmy Wilczak, Neighbor: "I live in Leetsdale Pa. 15056 in between the Bick Sewickley Ck and Little Sewickley Creek on the Ohio River. One is the Red Belt begiinning at Rt 65 and Cross St and borders Beaver Co. The other creek is our border with the most affluent..." (Patch Neighbor Posts)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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