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Fatal Garfield Standoff Exposes ‘Cracks in the System’

• 75 law enforcement officers from three agencies are on administrative leave after an eviction in Garfield led to an hours-long standoff and the death of William Hardison Jr. Leave is common after a major incident to give a third-party agency time to review what happened.
• “There’s a lot of cracks in the system that this would have been covered, and we wouldn’t be here,” Mayor Ed Gainey said.
• Police Chief Larry Scirotto said the city's team used every resource to try to reach a peaceful resolution, and that if they had suspected he was armed, they would have approached the operation differently.
• Pennsylvania State Police are handling the investigation to determine whether the use of deadly force was justified. [TribLIVE / 90.5 WESA]

💬 Chief Scirotto had his first “community conversation” in the Hill District last week. The next one will be held at the Northside Partnership Project on Sept. 5.

A Very Good Start for the Steelers

The team capped the preseason with a 3-0 record last week, notching a nearly perfect first half against Atlanta with 2nd-year quarterback Kenny Pickett at the helm. It’s got fans thinking we might actually be a real contender this season. And maybe the best part of all: “No real injury things to speak of — thankfully.” The regular season kicks off at home Sunday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. against San Francisco. [TribLIVE]

Today: Ultimate Zombie Contest

ScareHouse is looking for the city’s ultimate zombie today at 7 p.m. Head over to the former H&M location near the food court inside Pittsburgh Mills Mall to compete for the title. Entrants will get a voucher for ScareHouse while supplies last, and the winners will receive VIP-access all season. ScareHouse opens Sept. 8. [Pittsburgh Magazine]

• 📽️ This year marks the 55th anniversary of George A. Romero’s cult classic, “Night of the Living Dead.”
• 🎧 Ahh!!! Remember when we talked to Pittsburgh’s iconic scream queen on the City Cast Pittsburgh Podcast?

🍅 Tomato School | Tuesday | 5:30-7 p.m.

Join Grow Pittsburgh at the Shiloh Farm to learn how to care for your home tomatoes, plus favorite preparations and uses. [donation, Point Breeze]

🏆 Trivia Night | Tuesday | 6-8 p.m.

Grab a beer and compete in five rounds of trivia for prizes at Voodoo Brewing. [free, North Shore]

📖 “Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh” | Tuesday | 7-8 p.m.

Join White Whale Bookstore for the launch of Rachael Lippincott's time-traveling sapphic romance in the Steel City, “Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh.” [free, Bloomfield / virtual]

🌳 Bonsai Class | Thursday | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Learn the art of bonsai at Strange Roots, and take home a miniature masterpiece. [$45, Millvale]

Why 10,000 PA Teachers Left the Classroom

Last school year, a record number of Pennsylvania teachers left their jobs, and experts say there aren’t enough qualified candidates to replace them. City Cast Philly and City Cast Pittsburgh are teaming up to unpack the problem, the causes, the consequences, and a few potential solutions.