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July 11, 2023

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FLOTUS is Coming to Pgh

First Lady Jill Biden will be in town on July 18 during her “Investing in America Tour.” Her office said she’ll be meeting with local officials to discuss ways to invest in workforce hubs. [WTAE]

Synagogue Shooting Trial Resumes

The penalty phase resumed this week, where jurors will soon decide if the gunman convicted of killing 11 Jewish worshippers is eligible to face the death penalty. The prosecution’s witness returned to the stand testifying that the defendant has a personality disorder but doesn’t have a mental illness or delusions, and “had capacity for planning and premeditation” of the attack. [KDKA]

Saga Over the Tito House Continues

The city’s Historic Review Commission approved a plan to preserve the Prohibition-era home in Uptown — but the garage where Rolling Rock beer was first sold will be demolished. Dallas-based Fountain Residential Partners presented development plans for the Uptown area that include more than 250 apartments and on-site parking. [TribLIVE]

  • Related: There’s been significant debate on the historic designation of the home belonging to bootlegger Joe Tito, who later owned the beer company that was housed in the garage. Should the city save a place like this? [City Cast Pittsburgh 🎧]

Railroad Industry Sues Over Crew-Size Requirements

The Association of American Railroads is challenging an Ohio law from March mandating a two-person crew for freight trains. The railroad industry has argued that one-person crews “have been used safely for decades,” and that Ohio lacks the authority to impose this minimum. This legal challenge comes after a 50-car train derailment in February that caused a large fire and prompted an evacuation order in East Palestine, near the Pennsylvania border. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court one day before it was set to take effect. [WESA]

Where Is It?

Here’s your challenge! Can you guess where this is located? (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

This segment was written by Francesca Dabecco, editor of the Hey Pittsburgh newsletter.

It’s game time, Pittsburgh! Where can you find the photo above?

Shout out to readers John D. and Andy C., who correctly guessed last week’s challenge:

The colorful Birmingham mural next to Double Wide Grill in the South Side Flats. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

If you’re keen to explore this area more, we’ve got you: check out our guide to the South Side Flats.

What To Do

🧘 Yoga Flex | Tuesday | 6 p.m

Flow into your practice at this all-level power vinyasa class. [$20, East Liberty]

😆 Ben Palmer Comedy | Wednesday | 8 p.m.

Check out this viral comedian at Bottlerocket Social Hall. [$20, Allentown]

🤓 Black Women in Cybersecurity | Thursday | 6 p.m.

Receive expert-led training, earn employer-recognized certificates, and access resources to prepare you for a career in cybersecurity. [free, Online]

🎥 Movie Night on the Lawn | Friday | 6:30 - 10 p.m.

Head over to Hazelwood Green Plaza to watch “Coco,” with complimentary popcorn and access to local food and beverage vendors. [Pay as you go, Hazelwood]

🕯 Candles, Bingo, and Queens | Friday | 7:30 p.m.

Create a scented candle, then play Bingo led by Niona Skylar and friends at this BYOB event. [$35, Lawrenceville]

Today on City Cast

Mario Lemieux lifting the Stanley Cup.
Pittsburgh Penguins owner Mario Lemieux (aka Merry-o Lemieux) lifts the Stanley Cup at the Bridgestone Arena on June 11, 2017, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images)

You're Saying it Wrong: Pgh Sports Names Explained

Why does Pittsburgh insist on changing the names of our sports heroes, and why do the athletes let us do it? The podcast team is taking a deep dive into the origins of Merry-o Lemieux, shortening Evgeni to Geno, and a bunch of other Steel City favorites with Rob Rossi, a senior writer at The Athletic.

It’s been great chatting with you these past few days. Francesca will be back in your inbox tomorrow. Bye for now, friend ✌️💌

– Natalia Aldana

This newsletter was edited by Mallory Falk.

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