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What’s in Pennsylvania’s budget this year?
June 20, 2023
Good morning, neighbor! Welcome to a new (short) week. You’ve probably heard a lot about Pennsylvania’s state budget, but what’s actually in it? We’re breaking it down on today’s City Cast Pittsburgh podcast.
What's CITY Talking About?
Synagogue Shooting Trial Verdict
The person we knew shot and killed 11 Jewish worshippers in Squirrel Hill that awful morning in 2018 was officially found guilty Friday of all 63 federal charges, including hate crimes punishable by death. The jury deliberated for five hours over two days. Next, the jury will decide what penalty the shooter should receive – life in prison or a death sentence, which Gov. Josh Shapiro said he won’t pursue. The court reconvenes June 26. [NBC News / PA Governor’s Office]
Challenges for a Squirrel Hill Development
UpstreamPgh is challenging a 162-unit apartment development at the old Irish Center on Forward Avenue because runoff from the construction of parking lots and roofs could jeopardize the restoration of the nearby stream. The organization is a steward of rehabbing Nine Mile Run, and this particular site was restored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. [NEXTpittsburgh]
Wearable Tech for Recovery
The Pittsburgh-native CEO of Behavior AI built a device, Recovery by Behaivior, that provides real-time support through an AI-powered app and wearable device. The app and device can act as a remote monitor for care providers, a mental health and addiction self-management tool, and an alert (to appropriate parties) if the user needs urgent assistance. [PublicSource / Technical.ly)
- 🎧 Will Pittsburgh remain a tech hub? [City Cast Pittsburgh]
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Meditation…Because You Can’t Google Everything
Discover the solutions to live a fulfilling, peaceful, and dynamic life with Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on June 22nd at the Omni William Penn. The Art of Living is a non-profit, humanitarian organization active in 180 countries that teaches meditation, non-violence, and service for humanity. Tickets available HERE.
Where Is It?
It’s game time! Where can you find the photo above?
Catch a sneak peek of the location in tomorrow’s neighborhood guide, then come back here next week to see who got it right!
Claps go to Lynn B., Linda C., Alexandra W., Jessica B., Andy C., Katie W., Kelly Y., and Caroline P. for guessing last week’s mural in Bellevue.
What To Do
📖 Conversation with Virginia Montanez | Tuesday | 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Join the Heinz History Center for a conversation with author, humorist, and popular Pittsburgh writer Virginia Montanez to celebrate the launch of her debut novel, “Nothing. Everything.” [$10-23.52, Strip District]
☀️ Summer Street Festival | Thursday | 1-4 p.m.
Head to Technology Drive for food trucks, live music, local vendors, games, and more. [free, South Oakland]
✨ What’s Your Sign? | Friday | 7 p.m.
Enjoy a night of zodiacs and laughs at Arcade Comedy Theater’s first astrology comedy show. [$10-15, Downtown]
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Find Five Blocks of Fun at The Terminal!
This historic produce terminal is now an all-day destination for shopping, restaurants, fitness, and extraordinary experiences! Plus, every Saturday, shop a collection of local makers at Markets at The Terminal, and every Sunday dance to local musicians at Tunes at The Terminal! There’s always something happening at The Strip District Terminal!
Today on City Cast
PA’s Priorities for the 2023 Budget
We’re two weeks out from Pennsylvania’s state budget deadline and a lot is new this year. Like, ahem, the governor himself. We’re with SpotlightPA’s capitol reporter Stephen Caruso to talk about the wildest additions to recent budget seasons (looking at you, Spin scooters), what could get funded this year, and what happens if lawmakers botch the deadline… again.
Who was out in Swiftburgh this weekend? We set a crowd record for Acrisure Stadium with well over 73 thousand people. And that was just counting those who paid for tickets — thousands more were Taygating out all over the North Shore, on boats in the rivers, and at Point State Park. The Trib has some really cool crowd shots. The arena’s previous attendance record was about 250 fewer people, and it was set a few years ago by Garth Brooks.
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Francesca Dabecco
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