🍾 Why Pittsburgh is a pioneer in non-alcoholic drinks

UPMC Researchers Develop Bacterial Infection Test

Children with acute sinusitis symptoms for at least 11 days are often prescribed an antibiotic for infection, but UPMC pediatrician Dr. Nader Shaikh wanted a more exact way of identifying a sinus infection — so his team developed a nasal test with precise results, like strep throat or COVID-19 tests. This testing could potentially stop the overuse of antibiotics, which can mutate bacteria faster or decrease the effectiveness of medication. [90.5 WESA]

Bedford Dwellings Will Get a Replacement

City Planning approved a three-structure, 123-unit mixed-income development in the Hill District to take the place of Bedford Dwellings, the city’s oldest public housing community. All Bedford Dwellings units will be demolished. The project is set to begin in September with the hopes of being complete by 2025. More development: CMU’s Robotics Innovation Center in Hazelwood also got approval. [PublicSource]

Cheer on Pittsburgh in the Women’s World Cup

The Steel City will be represented at the FIFA World Cup by University of Pittsburgh soccer coach Randy Waldrum and 19-year-old midfielder Deborah Ajibola Abiodun — both on the Nigerian senior national team, the Super Falcons. Watch them live at 7 a.m. our time or Monday, July 31. [Pittsburgh Magazine]

Pittsburgh’s Pottery Wheel… on Wheels

The Union Project, a ceramic studio inside of a historic church in Highland Park, is taking pottery on the road with its new Wheel Mobile. Find them popping up around town — like Aspinwall’s Allegheny RiverTrail Park in August — with a potter’s wheel, Raku kiln, propane tank, and plenty of clay to play with. Plus, you can contact the Union Project to bring the Wheel Mobile to a community center, school, or event near you. [NEXTpittsburgh]

• 🎧 Pittsburgh sort of has a thing for repurposing old churches. [City Cast Pittsburgh]

🛍️ Vintage Market Days | Friday-Sunday | 4 p.m.

Shop for vintage home decor, jewelry, and more while enjoying food trucks and live music at the Monroeville Convention Center. [$15, Monroeville]

🌙 Night Market | Friday | 7-9 p.m.

Enjoy wine tastings, get a tarot reading, and shop for local goodies like donuts, vegan and gluten-free baked goods, plants, candles, and more at the Market House. [free, Lawrenceville]

📽️ Essential Pittsburgh | Friday | 8-9:30 p.m.

Join Pittsburgh Sound + Image  to watch seldom seen 16mm films from Pittsburgh-based filmmaker Sheila Chamovitz at Eberle Studios. [free, Homestead]

☀️ Oakmont Street Sale | Saturday | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Walk down the closed street for the neighborhood’s biggest summer event with local vendors, food, live music, and more. [free, Oakmont]

Why Pgh’s a Pioneer in Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Pittsburgh may historically be a drinking town (hello, Whiskey Rebellion!), but we’re also on the map as a sober-curious destination. The Open Road in Allentown is the oldest (still open) non-alcoholic specialty retailer in the nation, lined with zero-proof spirits, botanical seltzers, and even dry versions of your favorite classics. We visited the shop to talk to owner Mel Babitz about how this booze-free business is growing, the toughest alcoholic drinks to recreate, and how to pick your perfect NA adult beverage.