✏️ Why we spell Pittsburgh with an ‘H’

💵 County Property Tax Deadline Extended

You should be getting your property tax bill in the mail soon — and you may be able to disregard the deadline. County Treasurer Erica Rocchi Brusselars says the date printed is an error and doesn’t account for the 31-day deadline extension. But if you can, pay your bill early so you can get a 2% discount! [TribLive]

• ⚖️ A judge tossed out a Pittsburgh Public Schools lawsuit that hoped to force a county-wide property tax reassessment — our first since 2012 — and told PPS attorneys that if they want more money, they could start by raising taxes. [90.5 WESA]

🏟️ Upgrades for Pgh Sports Venues

The Sports and Exhibition Authority approved a total of $10 million in improvements for PNC Park, Acrisure Stadium, and PPG Paints Arena — including ADA-compliant seating, security enhancements, and Wi-Fi upgrades. [KDKA]

🛢️ Diesel Spill in the Allegheny River

Around 2,000 gallons of fuel spilled into Pine Creek last week when a fuel tanker flipped along Route 28, and the spill reached the Allegheny River. Clean-up and wildlife rescue crews are responding. [Allegheny Front]

• 🌊 Find ways to help clean up our rivers — and more essential tips for living in Pittsburgh. [📝 Hey Pittsburgh]

🐦 Fox Chapel School Donated to the Aviary

After students move to their new middle school on the senior campus, Shady Side Academy will become the National Aviary’s new breeding and conservation center, teaching hospital, and educational space. The project is expected to cost $17 million, and opening celebrations are planned for 2027. [TribLive]

Let’s play a game! Where in Pittsburgh can you find the gold dragon and lion painting in the photo above? 👀

🌟 Congrats to Annie S., Heather B., Abby W., Courtney C., and Jessica B., who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge! ⬇️

📸 The closeup of colorful houses in last week’s “Where Is It?” photo challenge was from this mural in Bellevue, a borough just outside of Pittsburgh’s North Side. The walkable main street has cute shops and restaurants — including some new businesses like Wunderbar, Vintage Max Mercantile, and Yoga for the People.

🍾 Fun fact! Bellevue was a dry town even before Prohibition, and businesses didn’t start selling alcohol there until 2015.

👀 Looking for more to see and do?

• 💡Try your luck with our latest Pittsburgh Pop Quiz.
• 👟Celebrate Black History and walk in August Wilson’s footsteps.
• 🎷 Honor Pittsburgh’s jazz legacy at these bars and cultural hubs.
• 👖 Find new-to-you threads at the city’s best thrift stores.
• 🚲 Pick out your wheels before spring at these bike shops.
• 💕 Finish up the month strong with our guide to February.