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Pittsburgh May Scale Back Its 2050 Plan

City Council advanced legislation that could end contracts with outside consultants who are working on a $6 million comprehensive plan — a blueprint for how Pittsburgh should grow and improve over the next 25 years. Some members think the city can finish the work in-house and use the money elsewhere, but Mayor Ed Gainey says council doesn’t have the power to cancel contracts that were already approved. [WESA]

• What exactly is the 2050 Plan? And why might it stall out? [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Trailer Released

The HBO Max medical drama, partially filmed in Pittsburgh, will premiere its second season on Jan. 8. Hear our live reactions to the new trailer and what local storylines we’re hoping to see.

• Spoiler alert: We covered all the things “The Pitt” got right (and wrong) about our city in its first season. [🎧📝 City Cast Pittsburgh]

City Struggles With Snow Response

One-third of Pittsburgh's plows were unavailable during the snowstorm last weekend, and the salt storage facility on Saw Mill Run Boulevard is in bad shape. City Council decided to scrap a plan to replace the salt dome because of the 2026 budget crunch. [Post-Gazette / TribLIVE]

💥 Pop quiz, Pittsburgh! We’re wrapping up 2025 with local holiday trivia (part two!). See how well you know this merry time of year — and then share these fun facts at your next festive gathering!