🎥 Can Pittsburgh make it in Hollywood?

💸 Homeowners Could Get A Tax Exemption

City Council will soon consider a Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program that could shield homeowners from property tax hikes. Gov. Josh Shapiro paved the way for the program when he signed the tax exemption into law last year. The measure wouldn’t affect taxes paid to Pittsburgh Public Schools or Allegheny County. [TribLive]

• 🏡 Thinking about buying a home? Learn these expert tips. [🎧City Cast Pittsburgh]

🏈 Steelers Legend, Broadcaster Dies

Former offensive lineman and broadcaster Craig Wolfley died at the age of 66 after a recent cancer diagnosis. Wolfley played with the Steelers from 1980-89. [WPXI]

• 🏟️It’s a busy trade week for the team. The Steelers acquired wide receiver D.K. Metcalf and sent quarterback Justin Fields to the Jets. [Sports Illustrated]

☢️ Westinghouse Generates Tiny Nuclear Tech

At the new Westinghouse Electric factory in Etna, scientists are creating a small nuclear “microreactor” that can generate electricity and heat — and its technology could lead to mass-produced, low carbon energy. [90.5 WESA]

• 💡Penn State plans to build a nuclear research hub at its University Park campus. [Axios Pittsburgh]

🎥 Can Pittsburgh Make It in Hollywood?

Pennsylvania has a $100 million film tax credit to attract movie and TV projects to the state, but industry experts say it’s not enough to be competitive. Filmmakers love our gray skies and “chameleon” setting, but they’ll often use Pittsburgh for outside shots and go somewhere cheaper for the rest. (Like new medical shows “The Pitt” and “Watson.”) [TribLIVE]

• 🍿 Did you know that Pittsburgh has a film curse? [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Let’s play a game! Where in Pittsburgh can you find the “espresso coffee” light up sign in the photo above? 👀

🌟 Congrats to Christina M. and Michelle K., who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge! ⬇️

The next time you’re at The Waterfront, walk under the Homestead Grays Bridge to spot these colorful musicians. This photo is a close-up of a 125-foot long mural colored with local history — from funk legend Betty Davis to fiery steel mills.

🌟Homestead is home to a lot of stars — actor Jeff Goldblum; the Homestead Grays Negro League Team (and with Hall of Famer Josh Gibson); the first Black woman disc jockey in America Mary Dee Dudley; and the the most delicious, giant chocolate chip cookies!

👀 Looking for more to see and do?

• 🍀 Make plans for the month ahead with our guide to March.
• 😋 Try something tasty from these new restaurant openings.
• 🪴 Get ready for spring with these plant and garden shops
• 🐟 Dive into Pittsburgh’s official fish fry map
• 🎷 Honor Pittsburgh’s jazz legacy at these bars and cultural hubs.
• 💡 Try your luck with our latest Pittsburgh Pop Quiz.