Pgh’s Snow Plow Readiness, Gov Goals & Fun Weekend Eats
It’s the Friday news roundup! Winter is coming, but is the city prepared with its snow plows? We’re also looking at how Gov. Josh Shapiro has (or hasn’t) lived up to his campaign promises so far, and if you don’t feel like cooking, we’ve lined up a whole day of great local food. Plus, there’s a new chance to hang with the City Cast crew in December!
We always cite our sources:
- Spotlight PA has been tracking how far Shaprio has gotten on his campaign promises.
- PublicSource has a great story on the push for a higher minimum wage for county employees.
- We have an episode on why Pittsburgh wanted a Hydrogen Hub.
- You can read up on the house’s attempt to pass a $15 minimum wage in the AP.
- The AP’s Marc Levy reported on Gov. Shapiro’s unfinished business with the state legislature.
- Pittsburgh’s snow plow tracker has some great tips below the map
- Check out the full list of Scotland’s famous punny plows, or as they call them, gritters
- The Trib offered an update on the long-delated South Hills snow plow facility.
- Wise County Cafe opened in Allegheny West and serves a great brunch!
- Brothmonger is expanding her scope beyond soup at her pop up at Bitter Ends on Monday - 5:00pm - 9:00pm.
- Leona’s is crowdfunding for their First Scoop Shop and has released holiday flavors.
- The Post Gazette Strikers are hosting a bake sale!
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