🐐 Why you should go to Goat Fest

Where is Shell Money Going?

Shell agreed to pay a $10 million settlement for pollution at its ethane cracker plant in Beaver County, and $5 million of it is going toward environmental mitigation efforts. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection says that it will fund nonprofit-driven projects that improve air quality testing and provide community education. [90.5 WESA]

• 🎧 Listen: What does the cracker plant mean for our region? [City Cast Pittsburgh]

Another Death at ACJ

A 59-year-old man died in the Allegheny County Jail’s mental health unit on Sunday. He was supposed to go to Torrance State Hospital in April but was placed on a waitlist because of a bed shortage. This is the jail’s third death this year; since April 2020, 19 men have died following their incarceration. [PINJ]

• Read more: A six-month investigation found that the Pennsylvania laws and policies meant to help convicted people who have severe mental health issues actually make matters worse. [SpotlightPA / PINJ]

Date Set for Allegheny Executive Debate

Former state Rep. Sara Innamorato (D-Lawrenceville) and Republican businessman Joe Rockey will participate in a live, one-hour debate on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m, hosted by WTAE and the League of Women Voters. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. [Pittsburgh Union Progress]

The ADA — a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in jobs, schools, transportation, and public and private spaces — passed 33 years ago, and we still have work to do in Pittsburgh.

The ADA at 30 project, which I had the privilege of working on with Unabridged Press and PublicSource, took a hard look at how accessibility in Pittsburgh compares to other regions.

There are a lot of unseen hurdles for people with disabilities, but many more — like unsafe sidewalks — are super obvious and each of us can make a difference. You can report safety concerns in the city by dialing 311 or via the MyBurgh app.

But let’s keep talking about this: What are some of the least-accessible places in Pittsburgh?

🎧 I spoke to Alisa Grishman, founder of the advocacy group Access Mob Pittsburgh, on the City Cast Pittsburgh podcast about what it’s like navigating the city as a wheelchair user.

🧵 Old Flame Mending 101 | Thursday | 6:30-9 p.m.

Learn the basics of mending on your own clothing. [$30, Avalon]

🇺🇸 Veterans Breakfast Club | Thursday | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Hear veterans’ stories on the 70th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement at the Heinz History Center. [free, Strip District]

🎨 Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Exhibition | Friday | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Attend the New Member Exhibition featuring 15 local artists. [free, South Side]

🥏 Final Fridays Disc Golf Party | Friday | 4-7 p.m.

Play 18 holes on Schenley Park’s classic disc golf course, then venture to Schenley Plaza for the Two Frays Brewery beer garden. [free, Oakland]

GoatScaping, Goat Yoga & Other Pgh Goat Activities

Goat Fest is this weekend, but what makes these critters so special? From meat, milk, and fiber to keeping invasive species out of our parks, hear how they’ve captured the heart of City Cast producer Maria Carter, plus tons of recommendations for local goat products and activities.