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| What Else Pittsburgh's Talking About |
|  | “I will not let anyone mess with a Pennsylvanian, and I will always have your backs,” Shapiro said. (Megan Harris / City Cast Pittsburgh) |
| Shapiro Seeks A Second Term | Gov. Josh Shapiro kicked off his long-expected reelection campaign yesterday with a rally just outside of Pittsburgh. Shapiro emphasized his administration’s accomplishments — like investment in law enforcement, free breakfast for public school students, and tax cuts for seniors, families, and small businesses. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, who grew up in McKeesport, will seek reelection alongside Shapiro. | - Shapiro said his work has “only just begun,” and that he’s focused on making housing more affordable, fighting for lower energy costs, and raising the state's minimum wage.
- He's expected to face State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, who received an endorsement from the PA Republican Party. Sen. Doug Mastriano announced earlier this week that he won’t run for governor again. [📝 City Cast Pittsburgh / Philadelphia Inquirer]
| | Catena Launches Bid for State House | Democrat and Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena is vying to replace state Rep. Anita Kulik, who’s retiring this year. Catena joins the race alongside Republicans James Julius and Rocco Cozza and Democrat Fred Coleman. [WESA] | | Residents Grapple With Rising Utility Costs | More Pennsylvanians are seeking assistance to pay for heating bills this winter, and consumers could feel an even greater pinch in the coming years as more data centers are built across the state. Can state lawmakers come together to help lower costs? [TribLive / SpotlightPA] | | Park House Makes A Comeback | The longstanding watering hole and social hub, originally opened in 1933, is back in action on East Ohio Street after closing during the pandemic. Step inside for cozy seating, a friendly bar, and Irish-Italian pub grub. [Pittsburgh Magazine] |
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| | | Closing this Sunday! You only have a few days left to surround yourself with the magic of princesses and trolls before time runs out on Pittsburgh’s coziest exhibition. | | The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore—one of the most extraordinary private collections of Scandinavian art outside of Scandinavia—closes this weekend. | | Tickets at TheFrickPittsburgh.org |
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| Pittsburgh Crossword Puzzle |
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| | | It’s a cornucopia of curiosity. A magical menagerie of memories. A little bit of this n’at! Wander through a whimsical world of wonders inside the Heinz History Center’s new exhibit, Pittsburgh’s Hidden History, featuring a yinzsplosion of never-before-seen objects that tell stories from Pittsburgh’s past like never before. |
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| Paczki season has officially begun! Learn about this decadent Polish pastry and where you can find it in Pittsburgh 🍩 | | Bethel Bakery and Oakmont Bakery are already promoting special flavors like strawberry buttercream and lemon custard. | | Want paczki for the Steelers playoff game? Order the “Blitz-ki.” |
| — Francesca Dabecco | ✍️ City Cast’s Mallory Falk, Megan Harris, and Adrian González edited the newsletter this week. |
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