
City Cast Pittsburgh
🐝 Bad news for the Pittsburgh Beyhive
July 6, 2023
Good morning, neighbor! Host Megan Harris here. What’s slimy, amphibious, and facing a low-key habitat crisis? Scroll down for today’s Urban Almanac, and on the City Cast Pittsburgh podcast, there’s consensus about the best mac and cheese in the Burgh. 😋

What's CITY Talking About?
Bad News for the Beyhive
The Aug. 3 Beyonce world tour was canceled in Pittsburgh due to “production logistics and scheduling issues,” which was also cited in postponements in other cities. Acrisure says refunds will be automatic. [KDKA]
‘Printed in Pittsburgh’ Merch Drop
CommonWealth Press launched a new collection of shirts, hats, and mugs inspired by the Pittsburgh flag and local park system, and it’s all officially licensed through the city. Snag yours online, at Love, Pittsburgh locations, and via CommonWealth. Ten percent of all sales will go into the city’s general fund. [City of Pittsburgh]
- 🎧 Looking for gift ideas? The City Cast Pittsburgh podcast rounds up our favorites every month. Here’s what we loved in June.
Native Son Captures Unique View
Warren “Woody” Hoburg tweeted a picture of his hometown from low Earth orbit, which included a bit of the haze from the Canada wildfires. NASA selected the North Allegheny graduate for service in 2017, and he’s recently been a pilot for SpaceX at the International Space Station. [Twitter / NASA]

What To Do
☀️ Summer of Love | Friday | 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy sounds of the 60s and food trucks at South Park Amphitheater. [free, South Park]
☕ Chai and Chaat | Friday | 5-6:30 p.m.
Get a taste of hot masala and a traditional Indian snack with Popping Mustard Seeds. [$15-20, Point Breeze]
🎶 Music at the Outpost | Friday | 7-9 p.m.
Catch live music from Casey Catone and Outside Eliza at the Allegheny RiverTrail Park. [free, Aspinwall]

Today on City Cast

Pittsburgh’s Best Mac & Cheese
National Macaroni Day is tomorrow — followed by National Mac & Cheese Day next week — so we put our sharpest minds to finding the best dishes in the Burgh. The City Cast team breaks down what makes a good mac and cheese (baked or gooey? classic or loaded with toppings?) and where to find the perfect bite.
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