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Two Taken Into SWAT Custody + Steelers Win + Firefighters Injured
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- Two taken into SAWT custody
- Steelers win
- 2 local firefighters injured
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Here are the top stories today in Pittsburgh:
1) Sunday's 24-16 Steelers victory over the Carolina Panthers improved their record to 6-8, but they remain in last place in the AFC North and their playoff chances remain virtually nonexistent. The currently have the 14th pick in the first round of April's NFL Draft. Here's what sportswriters across the country thought about yesterday's game: John Breech, CBS Sports: "The Steelers' defensive game plan here was to shut down the run and make Sam Darnoldbeat them, and that game plan worked like a charm. The defense limited the Panthers to just 21 yards on the ground and that opened the door for T.J. Watt and friends to tee off on Darnold." From Noah Strackbein, Sports Illustrated: "By no means should the Pittsburgh Steelers start a quarterback controversy, and by no means should they hurt the confidence of Kenny Pickett, but they should consider starting Mitch Trubisky for another week. With the playoffs looming and each game carrying the weightof the season, the Steelers don't have time to mess around. Right now, each week is about winning, and that could mean not taking a risk on a rookie in Week 16."
2) Two people were taken into custody after the SWAT team was called to a home in the Brighton Heights neighborhood on Pittsburgh's North Side. The organization was called to the home, located on the 3500 block of Brighton Road, around 5 a.m. to assist with warrant service after a person with a warrant initially refused to leave the house. There were several people inside the house at the time, all of which were removed. Two were taken into custody for warrants. The SWAT team cleared the home within about two hours.
3) Two firefighters were injured fighting a blaze that erupted early Monday in the 3200 block of Universal Road. At this time, the firefighters' injuries are believed to minor. The fire broke out at around 3 a.m. The home was destroyed in the blaze but all occupants got out safely. The fire's cause remains under investigation.
4) The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will welcome its first director of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) in the new year. Pittsburgh native Deborah Rogers will stop into the roll, coming to the library system from higher education. Rogers will lead the library's efforts to ensure patrons have equitable access to its books and services. Carnegie Library president and director Andrew Medlar said the position comes as the library prepares to develop a new strategic plan. "Inclusion and diversity and equity and accessibility must be key to what that plan and what that future is going to be," Medlar said. "I'm thrilled that she'll be here right at the very beginning of that so that she can contribute to it." The new position, Medlar explained, will examine and adjust how the library system and its procedures reflect the communities it serves. That includes everything from its recruitment and retention policies, to the free computers and Wi-Fi available to patrons. "Is there anything standing in the way of everyone being able to use those? Let's look at that," he said. "Let's make sure that our buildings are as physically accessible as possible."
5) A new exhibit is opening at the Carnegie Science Center, and interested guests can now enter to win free tickets. Titled Mars: The Next Giant Leap at Carnegie Science Center, the experience launches guests on a 300 million-mile journey to Mars. Visitors can expect to embark on a virtual, immersive voyage, imagine a better future on a different planet, and discover what is needed to make that future a reality on Earth. Visitors of all ages will explore relevant, contemporary issues that surround space exploration such as: How do we establish a new society on Mars? Who gets to go to Mars? What does governance look like? How do we sustain life there? You will discover why we should explore other worlds when our own is in trouble. Humans have made it to the Moon and now the next giant leap is Mars. Four free tickets are now being raffled off here: https://woobox.com/94s5j4
Today in Pittsburgh:
- Taps & Apps Happy Hour (5:00 PM)
- Dazzling Nights Pittsburgh (5:30 PM)
- Roger Humphries Big Band Holiday Concert Featuring Anita Levels (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust: "Give the gift of time by volunteering with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust! Volunteers play a vital role in bringing the arts to Pittsburgh audiences. Learn how you can make a difference at TrustArts.org/VOLUNTEER" (The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust via Facebook)
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: "🍪 Seasons Eatings from CLP - South Side! On December 10th, more than 50 patrons participated in our Gingerbread House Design program! Thank you all for attending and for sharing your beautiful creations with us!" (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- City of Pittsburgh: "Help a neighbor in need this winter by signing up to be a Snow Angel! Volunteers are assigned to assist Seniors and Pittsburghers with Disabilities within a 10 minute walk of their home. Sign up today at PittsburghPA.gov/SnowAngels" (City of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.
— 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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