🍩 Where to get mochi donuts

Three Sister Bridges Get Historic Designation

City Council granted historic status to the Roberto Clemente, Andy Warhol, and Rachel Carson bridges. The golden overpasses, built between 1924 and 1928, were the first self-anchored suspension bridges in the U.S.; the designation will help with preservation efforts. [TribLive / City of Pittsburgh]

• How well do you know Pittsburgh’s bridges? Test your knowledge. [📝 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Shapiro To Release Memoir in 2026

Gov. Josh Shapiro is debuting “Where We Keep the Light: Stories From a Life of Service,” on Jan. 27. The book includes stories from his career and personal life, from being on Kamala Harris’ shortlist of potential VP picks to surviving an attack at the governor's mansion. [Associated Press]

Pitt Holds Summit on AI & Health Care

University leaders, health care professionals, and tech businesses gathered at Pitt this week to discuss how AI could be used to advance medical research and health care — but also acknowledge potential risks and the need for more governance so AI tools are used ethically. [WESA]

• Gov. Shapiro, who's attended several recent AI summits in Pittsburgh, delivered a keynote speech at Pitt’s event. [Business Times / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Animal Rights Group Sues Zoo

A D.C.-based nonprofit alleges that the elephants’ space at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is “grossly inadequate” and demands the animals be released to a sanctuary. The group filed a similar lawsuit against the Bronx Zoo in 2022 but wasn’t successful. [TribLive]

• The zoo regained its AZA accreditation last year, after parting ways from the group in 2015 over a disagreement about elephant handling rules. [ 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

We love to update yinz about the yummiest new places to grab a bite or bev in the Burgh! Check out what caught our eye this week 🤤

🍩 Moochi & You Fries Up Comfort Food

This Bellevue shop is serving nostalgic comfort food with a Japanese twist. Order a corn dog coated in crispy ramen, potatoes, or (if you’re feeling brave) Hot Cheetos! The savory treat is begging to be paired with one of their boba teas. Don’t leave without a box of colorful, flower-shaped mochi donuts, made perfectly chewy with glutinous rice flour.

• Here are our hot takes on who makes the best donuts in Pittsburgh. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🍜 Tasty Noodle Takes Over Squirrel Hill Basement

The Forbes Avenue spot that was once home to Jian’s Kitchen and Northeastern Kitchen is bursting with flavor again. Tasty Noodle serves dishes from northwestern China and specializes in chewy, hand-pulled noodles. Order a comforting dish like spicy and sour pork noodle soup or green pepper stir fry over noodles.

• Sink into a bowl at some of our favorite noodle spots. [📝 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

☕ Spot of Coffee Sets Up Shop in Shadyside

Keep your eyes peeled, or you just might miss it! This new coffee shop is on Stevenson Place, an alleyway on the border of Shadyside and East Liberty. Stop in for specials like a chocolate banana bread latte or ginger beer matcha.

• There’s a local coffee shop for almost every letter of the alphabet. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

👻 Community Kitchen Hosts ‘Wickedly Delicious’ Dinner

Take a seat on the eve of Halloween to indulge in a five-course meal filled with ghoulishly good plates like a crimson harvest salad made with a tombstone crouton and Halloween candy molé-style Spanish rice. Tickets are $75.

• Want more festive food and drink? Check out these spooky pop-up bars and pumpkin treats. [📝 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]