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🍰 A Pittsburgh vegan bakery tour

May 19, 2023

Happy Friday, neighbor. Need plans? I got you covered for this 70-some degree weekend ☀️

What's CITY Talking About?

Jury Selection for the Synagogue Shooting Trial

After nearly a month of questioning, a pool of 69 people have been chosen as possible jurors; 12 jurors and six alternates will be selected from that group next week. The man accused of killing 11 worshipers at a Squirrel Hill synagogue faces more than 60 federal charges. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Testimony in the case will likely begin after Memorial Day. [90.5 WESA]

Don’t Pass a Stopped School Bus

Starting next week, drivers who pass a school bus with its stop sign out will get a warning letter. The consequences will get stricter in July, when drivers will be mailed a ticket with a $300 dollar fine. Pittsburgh Public Schools partnered with an outside company this year to put cameras on buses – at no cost – to capture license plates. The superintendent says the new program will help keep kids safe from reckless drivers. [TribLIVE]

Girls Can Officially Wrestle in PA

Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association unanimously approved girls wrestling as an official high school sport in the state this week. Now they can hold tournaments and competitions just like boys always have. It all takes effect this fall for the 2023-2024 season. [CBS]

A Familiar Face at the Mayor’s Office

Olga George is taking over as press secretary for Maria Montaño, who's now serving as Mayor Ed Gainey's communications director. She's been storytelling for our city behind the scenes at KDKA for years — now she'll be the one in front of the cameras. [TribLIVE]

What To Do

🎨 Tethered In | Friday - Sunday | Various Times

Admire a beautiful and thought-provoking show from artists and mothers at Ketchup City Creative. [free, Sharpsburg]

🏘️ Regent Square Yard Sale | Saturday | 8 a.m.

Find bargains from 100-plus houses along the map, and stop for food truck goodies along the way. [free, Regent Square]

✂️ Craft Community Day | Saturday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Check out live art demos, create your own art, and join a scavenger hunt at Contemporary Craft. [free, Lawrenceville]

🌊 ‘Secrets of the Ohio’ Boat Tour | Saturday | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Learn the history behind Brunot Island, Western Penitentiary, and our local bridges with Doors Open. [$15-40, Station Square]

👖 Vintage Clothing Pop-Up | Saturday | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Find handmade art, vintage clothes, flash tattoos, and records at The Government Center. [free, East Allegheny]

🎶 Pittsburgh Record Fest #29 | Saturday | 2 p.m.

Browse tons of vinyl and grab some food and drink specials at Spirit. [free, Lawrenceville]

🍻 Pour at the Park | Saturday | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Help protect our parks with a fundraising event featuring local brews, bites, raffles, and music by Shelf Life String Band. [$10-60, South Park]

🏘️ Troy Hill Yard Sale | Sunday | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Find food trucks, music, crafts, and vendors throughout the neighborhood. [free, Troy Hill]

💄 Drag Bingo Brunch | Sunday | 10 a.m.

Support Dormont Spark/Pride with bingo and entertainment by The Divine Divas at Thomas Lloyd Recreation Center. [$40, Dormont]

🏭 Mini Greens Opening | Sunday | 12 - 3 p.m.

See a new, large-scale display at the Carrie Furnaces featuring 1,500 tiny, upcycled, green jackets in the Iron Garden, paying homage to former steel workers and the role nature plays in slowly healing shuttered industrial sites. [free, Rankin]

🌸 Spring Fling Market | Sunday | 12 - 5 p.m.

Find decor, vintage items, flower bouquets, charcuterie boxes, and more at Armful of Flowers. [free, Mt. Washington]

Today on City Cast

Don’t forget! Today is Bike to Work Day. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

Primary Results, New Moves at Pgh Ballet & Thanks to a Listener

I’m on today’s Friday news roundup with the team! We’re talking election results, a new direction for the Pittsburgh Ballet, and a special shoutout to a City Cast listener who turned us into marathon fans.

Have an awesome weekend, Pittsburgh!

- Francesca Dabecco

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