Flying Spiders, New Pittsburgh Hospital & More: Weekly Wrap

Pittsburgh PA

13 March, 2022

6:33 AM

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PITTSBURGH, PA — As if the 2020s haven't already brought us enough worry, now we have to be concerned about giant flying spiders swooping down on our heads. Joro spiders, which are startlingly large, are believed to be ready to migrate to Pennsylvania. Cute, they are not. But those in the know regarding arachnids say they are relatively harmless. Bet they wouldn't make that assertion if one landed right in front of their face. Now for the rest of the Weekly Wrap: UPMC is about to build a gigantic hospital in Oakland.Construction will begin soon on the replacement for the collapsed Fern Hollow Bridge. Popular Pittsburgh pizza place Mineo's is expanding. Not only that it just got its own beer brand.In case a reminder is needed: Daylight saving time has begun.Be the first to know what's happening in your community and region. With a free Patch subscription, you'll always be up to date on local and state news: https://patch.com/subscribe.