🐧 How Pittsburgh is ‘Heated Rivalry?’

A Very Philadelphia Butter Sculpture

This year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show centerpiece honors the commonwealth’s role in our nation’s founding 250 years ago, showcasing the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross, and a few founding fathers signing the Declaration of Independence. The sculpture is made of 1,000 pounds of butter donated by Land O’Lakes in Cumberland County. [Pennsylvania Capital-Star]

‘Embarrassing’ AI Mistakes Infiltrate PA Courts

Filings in at least 13 Pennsylvania cases last year contained confirmed or implied AI "hallucinations," or fake citations, mostly filed by people acting as their own attorneys. University of Pittsburgh law professor David Harris says some form of censure may be needed, because AI threatens to "misshape the law by taking it in a direction that doesn't exist." [Spotlight PA]

• Harris talked to us this week about the legal danger imposed by ICE agents in Pittsburgh, particularly for advocates hoping to shield people. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

‘Heated Rivalry’ Star on Pro Athletes in His DMs

Actor Hudson Williams, who plays a character loosely inspired by Penguins centre Sidney Crosby, says he’s heard from a bunch of queer professional athletes who have not yet come out — mostly thanking him for depicting their experience on screen. [City Cast Pittsburgh / Them]

• A study in 2024 found none of the nearly 4,600 rostered players in the “big five” U.S. professional men’s sports — NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS, and MLB — were publicly out. [Out Sports]

Local Museums Up for National Best Lists

Five Pittsburgh-area museums are up for top honors in an annual USA Today reader poll, including the North Side's Kamin Science Center and Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in Washington, Pa., the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in Downtown, and the Heinz History Center in the Strip District. Voting is open through Feb. 9. [KDKA]

We’re back with recommendations from City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors 📣 This is a weekly spot in the newsletter where members get to shine a light on their favorite local businesses, organizations, and events.

• Lauren B. loves Pittsburgh Pinball Dojo. She says it’s a great place for pinball newbies and experts, with open play for only $15 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Plus, it’s family-friendly and BYOB!
• Tami O. is shouting out Pawsh Pet auPairs, a new dog-walking and pet-sitting service in town. She encourages you to check it out for all your pet care needs.

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