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PA Residents Lose Food Assistance

Tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians could have their SNAP benefits cut this month under the Trump administration’s new work rules and time limits for the food assistance program. See who's affected. [WESA]

• Help your neighbors by donating to or volunteering with these local food pantries and community fridges. [📝🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Coraopolis Terminates Partnership with ICE

Council voted to end an agreement that deputized local police officers to act as immigration agents. It's one of several local municipalities that have recently backed out of ICE partnerships after facing public scrutiny. The borough's police chief says he'll "still assist ICE if asked to do so." (Public Source)

• How much power do local officials have to refuse to cooperate with ICE? (🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh)

Is Pittsburgh Actually the City of Bridges?

Pittsburghers love to brag about ourselves. But can we really say we have the most bridges? Did we actually invent the rally towel? We're setting the record straight about our city's favorite myths, plus celebrating the wins and firsts we can actually claim. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Former Mayor Peduto Gets New Gig

Bill Peduto is now a strategic advisor for AE Works, a Pittsburgh-based building design and consulting firm. He'll work there part-time while staying on as the president of Sabean Innovation Inc., the consulting firm he founded. [🔒 Business Times]

Let’s play a game! Which Pittsburgh bar is this?

🌟 Congrats to Cora M., Corey E., Meagan C., Dan E., Janis M., Kelly L., Mary J., and Erin L., who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge! ⬇️

Can you find your neighborhood flag? Wildcard in Lawrenceville has the best Burgh-themed gifts, plus a wall of stationary for every occasion. (I’m going to need this artsy Pittsburgh tote bag to carry all of my goodies from Wildcard!)

I love anything that screams neighborhood pride. Check our website for neighborhood guides, both within city limits and on the outskirts of tahn.

I still have so many neighborhoods to highlight! Send me a note if you want to see yours represented, and share your favorite spots.

Looking for more things to see and do?

• ⛸️ Get outside with these winter activities.
• ❄️ Find the best things to do in January.
• 🎉 Plan your next birthday in the Burgh.
• 🎟️ Get free museum tickets with RAD Pass.
• 👖 Snag some cool gems at local thrift shops.
• 📚 Get free perks with your library card.
• ☕ Warm up with a cup at Pittsburgh tea shops
• 💡 Try our new Pittsburgh crossword puzzle.