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Snowy Start to 2025, Jobs Update, Lottery Winner, and More Pittsburgh News
- 2025/01/05
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Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for January 5, 2025. We're starting off the new year with a mix of news, updates, and community stories that shape our city.
First off, let's talk about the weather. Snow showers and winter weather are lingering in Pittsburgh, with Cranberry Township seeing 5 inches of snow and New Castle getting a little over 4 inches. A winter storm advisory is in effect for several counties, including Greene, Fayette, and eastern Westmoreland, starting at 1 p.m. today until 7 p.m. Monday. This means we can expect more snow and cold temperatures, so make sure to bundle up and check the latest weather updates before heading out.
In local news, President Biden has blocked the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel, a decision that has sparked reactions from Pittsburgh-area elected officials. This development has significant implications for our local economy and job market.
Speaking of jobs, let's take a look at the current market snapshot. While there haven't been any major hiring announcements recently, we do know that the labor force in Pittsburgh is at 1.165 million, down from 1.177 million last month and 1.181 million a year ago. This represents a change of -1.03% from last month and -1.34% from one year ago. The unemployment rate in Pittsburgh was last reported at 5.80% in January 2022, but we're waiting for the latest updates.
In real estate, we don't have any notable commercial or residential property sales to report today, but we do know that Pittsburgh has been recognized as a great place to buy a home. According to local experts, factors such as affordability and community amenities make our city an attractive option for homebuyers.
From city hall, we have news that a grocery store in Carnegie was ordered to shut down after an inspector found roaches that numbered "too many to count." This is a significant public health concern, and we'll be keeping an eye on this story.
In business news, a restaurant in our area will be closing its doors but will continue to provide catering services. On a more positive note, someone in Allegheny County started off 2025 a little richer after hitting the jackpot on a lottery ticket.
Looking ahead to community events, nominations are open for Pittsburgh's Walk of Fame, and the Highmark First Night celebration in Pittsburgh will have a lot of activities for everyone. If you're planning to attend, make sure to check the weather forecast first.
In local sports, Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland, a streak that's worth noting as we head into the new year.
On a feel-good note, newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse, bringing some joy to the start of the year.
Finally, in our crime report, we have news that one person was killed and another was injured in a house fire early Friday morning in Fayette County. Our thoughts are with the families affected by this tragedy.
This has been Pittsburgh Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
First off, let's talk about the weather. Snow showers and winter weather are lingering in Pittsburgh, with Cranberry Township seeing 5 inches of snow and New Castle getting a little over 4 inches. A winter storm advisory is in effect for several counties, including Greene, Fayette, and eastern Westmoreland, starting at 1 p.m. today until 7 p.m. Monday. This means we can expect more snow and cold temperatures, so make sure to bundle up and check the latest weather updates before heading out.
In local news, President Biden has blocked the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel, a decision that has sparked reactions from Pittsburgh-area elected officials. This development has significant implications for our local economy and job market.
Speaking of jobs, let's take a look at the current market snapshot. While there haven't been any major hiring announcements recently, we do know that the labor force in Pittsburgh is at 1.165 million, down from 1.177 million last month and 1.181 million a year ago. This represents a change of -1.03% from last month and -1.34% from one year ago. The unemployment rate in Pittsburgh was last reported at 5.80% in January 2022, but we're waiting for the latest updates.
In real estate, we don't have any notable commercial or residential property sales to report today, but we do know that Pittsburgh has been recognized as a great place to buy a home. According to local experts, factors such as affordability and community amenities make our city an attractive option for homebuyers.
From city hall, we have news that a grocery store in Carnegie was ordered to shut down after an inspector found roaches that numbered "too many to count." This is a significant public health concern, and we'll be keeping an eye on this story.
In business news, a restaurant in our area will be closing its doors but will continue to provide catering services. On a more positive note, someone in Allegheny County started off 2025 a little richer after hitting the jackpot on a lottery ticket.
Looking ahead to community events, nominations are open for Pittsburgh's Walk of Fame, and the Highmark First Night celebration in Pittsburgh will have a lot of activities for everyone. If you're planning to attend, make sure to check the weather forecast first.
In local sports, Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland, a streak that's worth noting as we head into the new year.
On a feel-good note, newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse, bringing some joy to the start of the year.
Finally, in our crime report, we have news that one person was killed and another was injured in a house fire early Friday morning in Fayette County. Our thoughts are with the families affected by this tragedy.
This has been Pittsburgh Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.