🌊 5 ways to enjoy Pittsburgh's rivers

Another Farewell for Pgh Journalism

Host Kevin Gavin announced his own goodbye Friday during 90.5 WESA’s The Confluence. A mainstay of local storytelling, he founded the station’s first newsroom nearly 50 years ago and is widely beloved for his long-form interviews and personal philanthropy. His departure, along with show producers Marylee Williams and Laura Tsutsui, were confirmed by management as part of broader buyouts and layoffs, which include severance agreements negotiated through union bargaining. The station’s parent company, Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting, earmarked $2.8 million for salaries and payroll in 2022; of that, nearly $800,000 was allotted to the CEO and his next three highest-earning managers. [Pittsburgh City Paper]

Developments Around Town

• Uptown is getting a four-story apartment building called The Standard on Fifth with 51 apartments, a fitness room, pet washing area, and bicycle parking. [TribLIVE]
• An old fire house in Lawrenceville could become mixed-income housing, a retail space, and a dog park. [TribLIVE]
• Pittsburgh officials want to dedicate $3.5 million to renovations at Homewood Park, including an updated football field with accessibility for people with disabilities, a playground, courts, and relocating the existing pool and bathhouse. [TribLIVE]
• The former ShurSave in Bloomfield is planned to become a Giant Eagle with 248 rental units, retail space, and an outdoor plaza. The five-to-six-story complex goes beyond the set zoning rules; there will be a hearing to discuss it on Aug. 10. [NEXTpittsburgh]

Pitt Raises Main Campus Tuition

Base tuition for in-state undergrads at the University of Pittsburgh’s main campus will increase by 2% this fall — Hempfield, Johnstown, Bradford, and Titusville won’t be affected. Administration says the hikes are part of Pitt’s $3 billion operating budget, which includes small raises for staff and non-union faculty. [TribLIVE]

🪟 We Are Windows | Tuesday | 5-7 p.m.

Join artist Jason McKoy to learn about the community’s new window sculptures. [free, Sharpsburg]

🎷 JazzLive | Tuesday | 5-7 p.m.

Hear the region’s finest jazz musicians at Katz Plaza in the Cultural District. [free, Downtown]

🏡 South Side Flats Night Out | Tuesday | 5 p.m.

Meet neighbors and community leaders to talk about new safety initiatives. [free, but bring a potluck dish!, South Side]

🪦 Homewood Cemetery Walking Tour | Wednesday | 10-11:30 a.m.

Walk the historic grounds to learn about the women who rest in Section 14. [$10, Homewood]

How to Help Pgh Teachers This Back-to-School Season

Pittsburgh-area teachers often spend their own money on classroom supplies, but twice a year, they can stop by The Education Partnership’s Teacher Resource Center and fill up shopping carts with everything they need — from notebooks and glue sticks to Clorox wipes and air purifiers — all at no personal cost. City Cast visited the center to hear how the nonprofit supports educators in need — plus how you can pitch in!