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Good morning, Pittsburgh. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news on...
- Pittsburgh receives more than $3 million in state grant money for infrastructure projects.
- Pittsburgh to host 2024 NCAA men's basketball tournament games.
- Steve Martin, Martin Short: 2 comedy legends to perform in Pittsburgh.
But first, today's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 58 Low: 38.
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Here are the top stories in Pittsburgh today:
1) A local mother is seeking answers after learning that her son had allegedly been groped in his school's bathroom. Kayla Valorie pulled her son out of school at Propel Montour Elementary after he told her that an older student allegedly cornered him in the bathroom and made threatening comments and groped him. "Valorie said her son got away and immediately told a teacher, but she shared she and her husband were not notified. When she called the principal, she said he refused to tell her if an investigation would take place." At this time, Allegheny County police are investigating.
2) The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is asking the community for suggestions on what to name the newest member of their animal family: a baby girl gorilla. "The 32-year-old Pittsburgh lowland gorilla, Ibo, welcomed her baby girl on Feb. 14, and since early March, the zoo has been asking for name recommendations." This species of gorilla is considered critically endangered, so the birth of a new baby is exciting for the zoology community. The naming contest is also a fundraiser for the zoo; those who donate $5 will be able to suggest a name at this link until March 31.
(WBOY.com)
3) The city of Pittsburgh will receive $3 million in state grant money for infrastructure projects. "The money included $500,000 for the city to purchase maintenance equipment, a street sweeper and trucks for the newly created bridge maintenance division." Another benefactor of a portion of the funding will help cover construction costs at a new Department of Public Works facility that will serve the city's South Hills neighborhoods, addressing resident complaints about how long it takes to clear their streets after snowfall. Also within the budget are complete streets renovation in Beechview, several other road projects, sidewalk improvements and work on the Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, according to the state.
(TribLIVE)
4) March Madness, NCAA's annual men's basketball tournament, will return to Pittsburgh in 2024. "According to the NCAA website, the city will host first and second round tournament games March 21-23 at PPG Paints Arena." Duquesne University will serve as the host institution. Pittsburgh will join New York City (Brooklyn), Charlotte, Indianapolis, Omaha, Salt Lake City, Spokane and Memphis as the cities set to host first and second round games next year.
5) Locals looking for a good laugh won't want to miss Steve Martin and Martin Short on their visit to Pittsburgh later this year. The comedic pair are bringing their "You Won't Believe What They Look Like Today!" tour to the Benedum Center on Sept. 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. Jeff Babko and the Steep Canyon Rangers will open the show. According to a Monday press release, the Martin-Short tandem performance "is a show that redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the funniest, most influential, and acclaimed talents of the past century.
Today in Pittsburgh:
- Taps & Apps Happy Hour (5 PM)
- Once Upon a Crime: True Crime Book Club (6:30 PM)
- Teen Game Night — on Discord! — Northland Public Library (7 PM)
- Board Game Night — Mount Lebanon Public Library (7 PM)
- Yoga Flow — Brentwood Library (7 PM)
- Live! Trivia Night/Taco Tuesday (7 PM)
- Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at Dave and Buster's — North Hills (7:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium: "Ibo and her baby girl. 💗 We are still taking name suggestions for the baby! Submit your idea and a $5 Zoo donation here ➡ https://bit.ly/3J4mYlb" (Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium via Facebook)
- Pittsburgh Bureau of Police: "Your Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Motorcycle Unit won The Grand Marshal Award for Best Overall Entry at the 2023 Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade!" (Pittsburgh Bureau of Police via Facebook)
- US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA: "We're starting out 5 degrees or so warmer than this time yesterday, but the lighter winds make a big difference in the wind chills. The warming trend continues this afternoon as most of the area pushes into the mid/upper 40s." (US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA via Facebook)
- Tree Pittsburgh: "Register for a tree (or two) today! https://mailchi.mp/treepittsburgh/sp23-adoptions" (Tree Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: "This week at Phipps, Spring Flower Show: Five Senses of Splendor, Ikebana International Exhibit and more, are now open!" (Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.
— 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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