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❄️ More cold & snow coming
January 21, 2026 · — Francesca Dabecco
It’s freezing out there! Put on some layers and warm up with a drink at your neighborhood watering hole. We’ve got a roundup of your favorite bartenders' favorite dive bars on today’s City Cast Pittsburgh podcast ⬇️
What's CITY Talking About
More Snow & Extreme Cold Coming
Freezing temperatures and light snow are expected through the week, but a storm front could bring heavier accumulation this weekend. Look out for warming stations at these community centers. [Post-Gazette / City of Pittsburgh]
- Emergency crews had to break ice blocking intake at Pittsburgh Water’s treatment plant on the Allegheny River yesterday. [WPXI]
Who Will Replace O’Connor As Controller?
Gov. Josh Shapiro could nominate someone to fill Mayor Corey O'Connor's former seat as Allegheny County Controller, but the approval process would likely get held up in Harrisburg, and candidates may end up waiting until the 2027 election. In the meantime, deputy controller Amy Weise Clements has stepped up as acting controller. [WESA]
Steelers Eye Head Coach Contenders
For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Steelers are looking for a new head coach. Check out the list of possible candidates to be Mike Tomlin’s successor. Fun fact: We’ve only had three head coaches since 1969. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh / KDKA]
Shadyside Breakfast Spot Closes
After four years on Walnut Street, Georgie’s Corner Cafe is calling it quits. Owners hope that another community gathering space takes over the site. Support the staff while they find new work. [Georgie’s Corner Cafe]
- Need brunch inspo? Here are the spots we don’t want to live without. [🎧📝 City Cast Pittsburgh]
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What’s Next for Local News?
City Paper closed. The Post-Gazette is next. Now what?
What happens to a community when newspapers shut down?
Hear media experts talk about the state of local journalism and how we can build a more sustainable future at The Pittsburgh Tomorrow Intersection, Jan. 29 at the Heinz History Center.
🎙️ Don’t miss City Cast Pittsburgh podcast host Megan Harris on a panel alongside journalists from outlets across the city. Then stick around for food, drinks, and mingling with community leaders.
What To Do
Wednesday, Jan. 21
- 🧶 Knit Pit Yarn Club Meetup (virtual)
- 🐦 Birding at Point State Park (Downtown)
- 🎶 Britney Bingo at Bottlerocket (Allentown)
- 🌿 Garden Planning with Grow Pittsburgh (Wilkinsburg)
- 🧗♀️ Women on Walls Meetup at Ascend (Point Breeze)
- 🥘 Winter Cooking Classes at Above & Beyond Kitchen (Hays)
- 🥂 Pgh Retro Happy Hour at Happenstance Cafe (Lawrenceville)
Thursday, Jan. 22
- 📼 Found Footage Festival at Bottlerocket (Allentown)
- 🌲 Winter Forest Bathing at Frick Park (Squirrel Hill)
- 🌸 In Full Bloom Exhibition at the Botanic Garden (Oakdale)
- 📚 An Evening with Rob King at Blythe Books (Brentwood)
- 🏞️ Trail Care at Three Rivers Heritage Trail (Millvale)
- 💜 Planned Parenthood Day of Action at White Whale (Bloomfield)
- 🎈Francis Gigantic Art Party at Allegheny City Brewing (East Allegheny)
- 🎙️ Rachel Ann Bovier at Club Café (South Side)
- 🧗 Climbing Meetup at Iron City Boulders (Lawrenceville)
- 💡 Trivia Night at Zero-Proof Sad Bar (Oakland)
- 📣 Protest Signs & Snacks with Wine Moms (Bellevue)
🧣Tired of winter? Check out Burgh Bloom’s SAD Gardener’s Club: a “monthly gathering for anyone who loves plants, misses the sun, and is just trying to get through until Spring.”
It’s never too early to start planning, anyway! Save the date for Beechview Community Garden’s seed swap on Jan. 31.
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