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🌱 3 Injured In Hit-And-Run + Emergency Bridge Closure + Beyoncé Show
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Hi all. It's me, Rachel Tasker, your host of the Pittsburgh Daily. Do we think Phil the Groundhog will see his shadow today? More importantly, today's issue includes...
- Three people injured in hit-and-run in Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh emergency bridge closure occurs, forces detours
- Beyoncé coming to Pittsburgh on 'Renaissance World Tour'
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Here are the top stories today in Pittsburgh:
1) A hit-and-run in the Homewood North neighborhood has left three people injured. The incident occurred around 2:50 a.m. on Wednesday, near the intersection of Frankstown Avenue and Oakwood Street. Two of victims were transported to a local hospital in stable condition, and the third was treated by paramedics on the scene. After finding the suspect vehicle, police charged Mia Patterson, 35, for the incident. "Police say Patterson had gotten into a fight with the three other women, and then allegedly hit them with that car she was in."
2) A failed inspection forced the city to close Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge, a critical link between Oakland, Squirrel Hill and Greenfield, unexpectedly. Vehicular traffic was suspended effective immediately, while the closure is expected to last at least four months while renovations costing as much as $2 million are performed. "'Inspection results have come back that tell us this bridge needs repair work to be safe for traffic. It's because of the safety systems that we have put in place over the last year that we can act immediately, and proactively, to close this bridge—preventing another Fern Hollow,' Mayor Ed Gainey said in a statement."
3) Local youth have Pittsburgh City Council on their side when it comes to getting permits for athletic fields. Members of the council understand that there is often competition for time on the city's athletic fields and courts, and they're taking steps to ensure the city's youth have first priority moving forward. A proposed plan, announced back in October, would give first priority to Pittsburgh Public Schools athletics from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on weekdays during the school year. A final vote is expected to take place next week.
(TribLIVE)
4) Beyoncé is bringing her beats to Pittsburgh this summer. Her first local show in 7 years, the musician is touring in support of her latest release "Renaissance," which came out in 2022 and features singles such as "Break My Soul" and "Cuff It." Fans can purchase tickets beginning on Feb. 6. for the show, which will take place at Acrisure Stadium on Aug. 3.
5) A Pittsburgh restaurant has been rated among the nation's 'most romantic' eateries ahead of Valentine's Day. Monterey Bay Fish Grotto, located in Mt. Washington, is the city's only representation on Open Table's list of 100. The restaurant's spectacular city skyline views helped it earn its spot on the list, based on an analysis of 13 million U.S. diner reviews.
Today in Pittsburgh:
- Music and Movement — Northland Public Library (10 AM)
- Book Babies — Brentwood Library (10 AM)
- Family Storytime — C.C. Mellor Memorial Library (10:30 AM)
- Computer Tutor — Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale (11 AM)
From my notebook:
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium: "Tickets are now on sale for Sip & Swirl: Moscato under the Moonlight! Enjoy a night in the Aquarium and Water's Edge while you sample spirits from local wineries and distilleries. 🍷 Buy tickets ➡️ https://bit.ly/3R9Es2f" (Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium via Facebook)
- US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA: "What is Phil going to say tomorrow morning? It looks like it may be a toss-up with mostly cloudy skies. If you are making the trek up tomorrow morning, expect a chilly start to the day with lows in the mid 10s." (US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA via Facebook)
- Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh: "We're working with Dancing Gnome Beer on a monthly beer that will feature #HARP animals on every can, with proceeds benefiting the animals in our care! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3wMN3iY" (Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- Bike Pittsburgh: "The bike/pedestrian trail at the Mon Wharf connector to the Point officially CLOSED through fall 2023. Here's our video of an alternate on-street route." (Bike Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- The Andy Warhol Museum: "Today is the last day to apply! Teens: Are you interested in trends, fashion, and/or design? Apply to attend our Teen Fashion Workshops!" (The Andy Warhol Museum via Facebook)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!
— Rachel Tasker
About me: Rachel is a native Pennsylvanian with stops in Erie and State College before making Pittsburgh her home in 2020. She's got a background in a little bit of everything... from working in media newsrooms and public health to the 2016 Presidential election in Washington, D.C. and the 2019 Super Bowl where (surprise!) Tom Brady won... AGAIN. She loves good coffee, bad reality T.V., attending local events and trying new food in the 412. She resides in the South Hills.
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