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PA's 42nd District Stays Blue

Democrat Jennifer Mazzocco beat out Republican Joseph Leckenby in the special election for state House. The South Hills district seat was long held by Democrat Dan Miller, who stepped down to serve on the Allegheny Court of Common Pleas. Some of Mazzocco’s legislative priorities include affordable housing and raising the minimum wage. [WESA]

McCandless Won’t Cooperate With ICE

The North Hills suburb voted to bar its police from working with ICE and Customs and Border Protection, joining other Pittsburgh-area communities like Coraopolis and Oakmont. The vote comes on the heels of another high-profile arrest. Bruno Guedes da Silva, a Sewickley resident whose six-year-old daughter is receiving cancer treatment in Pittsburgh, was detained by federal agents on Sunday. [WESA]

• Allegheny County Council heard public feedback Tuesday evening on a bill that could prohibit elected officials and county employees from working with federal immigration agents unless ordered to do so by a federal judge. If passed, County Executive Sara Innamorato says she’ll sign the legislation.
• Learn how to legally observe ICE encounters and join a rapid response network. [Allegheny County / 📝 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

PRT Plans Transit Improvement Projects

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is expected to spend about $85 million on capital projects over the next two years, including upgrades to the Mt. Lebanon Transit Tunnel, the Centre Avenue Bridge on the East Busway, and the Panhandle Bridge that carries light rail vehicles across the Monongahela River. PRT originally had more projects planned but ended up using capital funds to cover operating expenses after state lawmakers refused to increase transit spending.

• Look to the future: PRT has about $2 billion worth of projects needed to keep the transit system in a “state of good repair,” but the majority of them aren’t funded. [🔒 Post-Gazette / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

The Casino Actually Has Good Food?

Rivers Casino is usually a destination for slots, table games, and events, but it also has a variety of dining options — all open later than the average Pittsburgh restaurant. Post-Gazette dining critic Hal B. Klein tried dishes at every restaurant, from veal chops to Italian wedding soup, and he’s sharing which spots are worth the gamble. [🔒 Post-Gazette / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Let’s play a game! Where in Pittsburgh can you get some fun art from a vending machine?

🌟 Congrats to Nicole H., Sue T., Blair N., Melissa M., Natalee C., Jim C., and Mary J. who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge! ⬇️

This cozy room is inside Carnegie Coffee Company, a cafe located inside an old post office building in the Carnegie Borough. It’s a great place to start your day exploring the business district. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and pastries, and don’t miss the market section with local goodies.

Keep an eye out for events, like free community meals, networking meetups, bakery pop-ups, and more. Plus, you can host your own private event there! The upstairs is perfect for celebrations like birthdays, showers, and weddings.

Want to spend a day in Carnegie? Don’t skip my favorite stationary shop 💌

Looking for more things to see and do?

• 🛁 Treat yourself to a relaxing day at local spas
• 📍 Learn Black history by touring local landmarks
• 🍿 See Oscar-nominated films at indie theaters
• 🍜 Eat delicious dishes for Lunar New Year
• 🍩 Dig into an indulgent treat during paczki season
• ⛸️ Get outside with these winter activities
• 🎂 Start planning your next birthday in the Burgh
• 💡Test your knowledge of Pittsburgh neighborhoods

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.

• 🌶️ Justin N. wants to give a huge shout out to Cilantro & Ajo. “The food is incredible, and the service is even better. Truly a local gem!”

Want to share your own shoutout? 🌟