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June 14, 2023
Good morning, neighbor. Did yinz hear about the petition to change the “Iron City Beer” sign — or as I like to call it, Pittsburgh’s Hollywood sign — to “Swift City Beer” for the superstar’s stop in the ‘Burgh this weekend? I hope I see some of yinz there!
🎧 We’ve got more on where to catch the best summer shows on today’s City Cast Pittsburgh podcast.
What's CITY Talking About?
Pittsburgh’s Plan For Homeless Camps
Legal advocates are concerned that the draft of the city’s new policy for removing encampments “doesn’t do enough to enshrine constitutional rights around cruel and unusual punishment” — especially as more than 100 people will be seeking alternative shelter with the Smithfield Street shelter closing on June 21. [PublicSource]
RIP Mon-Oakland Connector
A funeral procession moved through Schenley Park on Sunday, as activists and community members ceremoniously “buried” the failed Mon-Oakland Connector shuttle — a contentious development proposal dating back to 2015 that aimed to connect Oakland to Hazelwood Green with autonomous shuttles. Residents fought against it, because it ignored the needs of communities it impacted. [Pittsburgh Union Progress]
15 Pools Open This Saturday
Ammon, Highland, Jack Stack, Magee, Moore, Phillips, Ormsby, Ream, Schenley, and Westwood pools will be open every day, while Banksville, McBride, Riverview and Sue Murray pools will operate on a five-day schedule. [City of Pittsburgh]
- 🎧 ICYMI: Jill Terner of @jillratespools gave us her hot takes on all of the best places to cool off in yesterday’s City Cast Pittsburgh episode.
Feds Boost Local Transportation Project
The federal government is giving Pittsburgh $150 million for the new Downtown-Uptown-Oakland bus rapid transit (BRT) line, which will have dedicated bus-only lanes, bike lanes, smart traffic lights, and tech to make boarding the bus faster and more friendly. The full project will run 7.1 miles and is estimated to cost $291 million. [U.S. Dept. of Transportation]
Pittsburgh Chatter: Rites of Passage
City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris is celebrating 10 years in the 'Burgh. 🎉 Help us mark the day!
What activities and experiences do you think every true Pittsburgher should be able to check off their list?
What To Do
🥂 Taylor Swift Cocktails | Through Saturday | Various Times
Celebrate her stop in Pittsburgh with a bejeweled beverage at Fig & Ash. [various prices, East Allegheny]
🎷 Inside/Outside at The Playhouse | Thursday - Friday | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Cheers at happy hour with live entertainment at the Highmark Theatre, which opens up to Forbes Avenue plaza. [$25, Downtown]
🎨 Inside Out at CMOA | Thursday | 5 - 8 p.m.
Find performances, workshops, art-making activities, DJs, and food trucks at this series in the Carnegie Museum of Art Sculpture Court, plus get free admission to the museum from 5 to 8 p.m. [free, Oakland]
🎶 This Thing We Call Hip-Hop | Thursday | 7 p.m.
Join 1HoodMedia and Pitt at Blaxk Box Theater to mark the milestone 50th anniversary of hip-hop with discussions from regional artists and academics about Pittsburgh’s influence on the genre. [free, North Oakland]
Today on City Cast
The Best Summer Concert Venues in Pgh
Summer’s finally here and so is the stress of trying to fit in every warm-weather activity you dreamed about all winter. We’re trying to make things a little easier over here with our summer entertainment guide — three weeks of recommendations for what to do in Pittsburgh, and how to do it best. This week you’re joining us live from the Bottlerocket Social Hall in Allentown where we’re celebrating the best of summer music with the Pittsburgh Independent.
Until tomorrow,
Francesca Dabecco
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