Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Thursday, August 14, 2025.We wake up today with the city reflecting on a tragic scene at the U.S. Steel plant along the Monongahela River in Clairton. Monday’s explosion left two workers dead and more than ten injured, shaking nearby homes and rattling the industrial backbone of our region. First responders, including a local urban search and rescue team, worked through dangerous conditions to pull survivors from the rubble. The victims include Timothy Quinn, a devoted father and second-generation steelworker, remembered by his family and friends for his dedication and warmth. Five people remain hospitalized, and investigations continue as officials call on the plant to review safety procedures. Governor Shapiro visited the site and assured families and workers that the lives lost will not be forgotten.Turning to city hall, concerns over Pittsburgh’s municipal budget are heating up. Officials warn that unless additional state and federal money is secured soon, public transportation could face up to 35 percent service cuts this fall. Pittsburgh Regional Transit says this would affect daily commutes for thousands. Meanwhile, the Shapiro administration continues to push for a new transportation spending bill, hoping to secure more investment in local infrastructure.Weather-wise, it feels like classic August in the city. After a historic two-week dry spell, scattered showers returned late yesterday, bringing some needed relief and a break from watering those Point Breeze gardens. Today we can expect warm, muggy air with a high near eighty-four and a lingering chance of strong thunderstorms into the afternoon. We advise listeners to keep rain gear handy and take sun precautions if you’re out between the showers since the UV index remains high.In community news, Point Park University is expecting one of its largest freshman classes, but housing is so tight that some students are being placed on waitlists. Traffic around Oakland and other university districts will be slow all week as college move-ins ramp up, so allow extra time if traveling near campus areas.In the business world, there’s movement on the home show front. The Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show is suing a Monroeville competitor, alleging that the Monroeville event is using a name that’s been synonymous with Pittsburgh for more than forty years. The legal outcome could affect upcoming expos at the convention center next month.On the crime blotter, a Pittsburgh woman is standing trial in Washington County for allegedly impersonating a registered nurse across several Western Pennsylvania facilities. She’s accused of using forged credentials and aliases, and investigators have linked her activities to multiple states. She remains in jail on a $250,000 bond, and authorities remind anyone hiring for local care positions to check licenses very carefully.The local job market is holding steady, with seasonal postings up as back-to-school shopping heats up. Giant Eagle, in partnership with local entrepreneur Mark Cuban, just announced several dozen new part-time openings across the city as their new digital retail project gets underway.For real estate watchers, the city’s slow summer for listings appears to be driven by higher mortgage rates and cautious sellers, with homes in neighborhoods like Mount Lebanon and Lawrenceville sitting on the market a little longer than early spring.On a lighter note, our music fans can look forward to tonight’s outdoor concert at Schenley Plaza, where Calliope House presents The Grass Gals at seven. Families may enjoy Disney Descendants and Zombies, a family-friendly show Uptown, also happening this week.In sports, we salute local golfer Neal Shipley, whose stellar amateur play at the U.S. Open and the Masters continues to be a source of citywide pride. The Steelers, currently valued at over six billion dollars, are starting up pre-season training at their South Side complex, and expectations run high as always.Over at our schools, several districts are celebrating high marks in state testing and a handful of Pittsburgh-area high schools just qualified teams for the fall robotics regionals.And finally, here’s a feel-good note for your Thursday. Billingsley Avenue residents pulled together after last week’s storms to help a neighbor, eighty-six-year-old Mrs. Harlan, whose wheelchair ramp was damaged in the wind. Neighbors pitched in materials and labor, finishing the repairs in a matter of hours and reminding us what true Pittsburgh community spirit looks like.Thanks for tuning in. Remember to subscribe so you never miss an update. This has been Pittsburgh Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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