🚛 South Hills residents rejoice!

South Hills Finally Gets Snow Removal!

The city broke ground on a new Department of Public Works facility in Knoxville on Wednesday. The new, energy-efficient building has been in the works for six years; it's expected to help with snow removal in South Hills neighborhoods like Beechview, Brookline, Carrick, Mt. Washington, Overbrook, and Bon Air. [City of Pittsburgh / TribLIVE]

• 🚧 More development news: Pittsburgh is getting its first new medic station in nearly 30 years with the construction of a Medic 4 facility on the North Side.

County Votes ‘No’ On Cease-Fire Resolution

While Allegheny County Council has no say in U.S. foreign policy, nearly 300 residents signed up to speak at a public testimony on Tuesday, many for and others against a cease-fire resolution. Ultimately, Council voted against the resolution. While the measure is mostly symbolic, it can put pressure on federal officials and sends a message to local residents. [90.5 WESA]

• 🗳️ Passing a symbolic measure isn’t unheard of. At least 70 local governments across the U.S. have called for an end to the conflict. And council opened the door back in October when they passed a resolution “condemning Hamas and supporting justice and safety for the Israeli and Palestinian people.”

City’s Spay & Neuter Program Is Back, Sort Of

After pausing the program in February, Pittsburgh is partially resuming its spay and neuter initiative — but only for feral cats. The program allowed residents to get up to five pets spayed and neutered for free every year, but it abruptly halted because officials say suburban residents were abusing the program by faking city addresses. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh / TribLIVE]

Irish Eats, St. Practice Day & How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s in Pittsburgh

It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, which means it’s time for St. Practice Day! Today I’m on the pod sharing what that is, how to make the most of both weekends, and where to find some delicious Irish bites in the Burgh!