🏭 What’s US Steel’s next move?

⚖️ Nippon, US Steel File Federal Lawsuits

The steel companies filed a lawsuit in D.C.’s U.S. Court of Appeals, alleging that Biden’s move to block the $15 billion sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel was a political decision and violated the companies’ rights to due process. They filed a second suit in the U.S. District Court in Western Pennsylvania, accusing rival steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs and the head of the United Steelworkers union of “engaging in a coordinated series of anticompetitive and racketeering activities” to stop the deal. [Associated Press]

• Confused about what went down with the deal? We share a timeline and explain how this international news affects Pittsburgh on today’s podcast. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🚧 PRT Holds Meetings on University Line Construction

The second phase of construction is starting up soon for the new Bus Rapid Transit system, which includes exclusive lanes for buses traveling between Oakland and Downtown. It’s expected to last more than two years. Pittsburgh Regional Transit will discuss traffic restrictions and disruptions for Oakland and Uptown residents at the following meetings:

• Online at 5:30 today (registration required)
• In-person at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Duquesne University
• In-person at 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at Pitt [Union Progress]

🌟 August Wilson Gets a Star on the Walk of Fame

Almost 20 years after his death, the Pittsburgh-born playwright will be posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later today. His widow, Constanza Romero Wilson, will accept the award on his behalf. Denzel Washington, who’s producing film adaptations of Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle, will also be in attendance. [Pittsburgh Magazine / Screen Rant]

• Watch the live stream of the ceremony here.
• Check out the latest adaptation of his play “The Piano Lesson” on Netflix.
• Learn about August Wilson’s life in Pittsburgh with this neighborhood guide to Crawford Roberts.

Let’s play our first Where Is It? game of the year! Where in Pittsburgh can you find this mirror mosaic on the exterior of a building? 👀

🌟 Congrats to Jane P., TJ S., Sue C., Donna D., Sarah W., Melissa M., Tate M., Dori M., and Maureen C. who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge! ⬇️

It’s been a minute since we played! The last photo challenge was of Maiku in the Strip District, one of my favorite spots for a comforting bowl of pho. In the mood to sink into a hot bowl of soup? Listen to brothmonger (aka Sarah McAlee)’s tips for making the tastiest soup or try her latest recipes at the new brothmonger brick and mortar on Liberty Avenue 🍜

👀 Looking for more to see, do, and taste?

• 🍝 Take a cooking class with local food and drink experts
• 📖 Cozy up with a book from Pittsburgh’s indie bookstores
• ☕ Visit a coffee shop for (almost) every letter of the alphabet
• 😋 Create your must-try restaurant list for 2025
• ❄️ Make the most of this month with our guide to January