5 ways to enjoy fermented foods in Pittsburgh

Legislation to Protect Homeowners

Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group reports that 24.8% of local home sales in 2021 involved wholesalers — who often use predatory techniques to target vulnerable people and undercut the home value. City Council introduced legislation this week that would require these wholesalers to get a license and renew it annually. It would also ask that they provide homeowners with information on how to find property values, real estate agents, and legal counsel. Public discussion will come before council votes on the bill. [TribLIVE]

• 🎧 Predatory homebuyers make it harder for Pittsburghers to buy homes. We broke it all down on the City Cast Pittsburgh podcast.

Mobile App To Pay for T Rides

Switching from the bus, T, and incline is about to get easier. A mobile payment option for light rail riders could be ready as soon as next week. Pittsburgh Regional Transit quietly introduced its mobile pay system, Ready2Ride, in 2021, but it didn’t publicize it much because it wasn’t available for the T. The new app will allow customers to link their credit card and instantly load money onto their account. [Pittsburgh Union Progress]

New Art for Carnegie Museum

Did you go to the 58th Carnegie International exhibition last year? The event, which dates back to 1896, brings contemporary global art to Pittsburgh, and we finally know what the Carnegie Museum of Art acquired from the exhibition. Check out the pieces here. [NEXTpittsburgh]

🎨 Colors and Shapes | Friday | 3-10 p.m.

Celebrate Mac Miller with music, art, food, and good vibes at Velum Fermentation; $1 from every plate benefits underserved youth through the Mac Miller Fund. [free, South Side]

🔥 Hot Jam | Friday | 6-10 p.m.

See live hot glass demonstrations and contemporary exhibitions at Pittsburgh Glass Center’s open house. [free, Friendship]

🚲 Riverview Ride | Saturday | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join POGOH for a ride along the river and through canopied hills to Riverview Observatory. [free, North Side]

🌻 End of Summer Garden Party | Saturday | 11:30 a.m.

Have fun all day at the Leaning Cask Brewing Company with brunch, special cocktails, wood-fired pizza, a build-your-own bouquet station, and outdoor games. [free, Springdale]

🥂 Good Fest | Saturday-Sunday | 12 p.m.

Enjoy food, drinks, an artist market, and live DJs at Goodlander Cocktails’ annual block party on Hamilton Avenue. [free, Larimer]

🎨 Art in the Park | Saturday | 3 p.m.

Celebrate art, music, food, and community at Dormont Park. [free, Dormont]

🎂 Zenith’s 20th Anniversary | Saturday | 6 p.m.

Dance, eat, and cheers to two decades of the vegan cafe / antique shop. [free, South Side]

🏮 Water Lantern Festival | Saturday | 7-11 p.m.

Design a lantern and watch it glisten on Lake Elizabeth at Allegheny Commons Park. [$45, North Side]

✂️ Zine Workshop | Sunday | 12-2 p.m.

Join Prototype to create your own magazine. [donation encouraged, North Oakland]

🛍️ Heavy Metal Parking Lot Market | Sunday | 12-4 p.m.

Head to the re360 Warehouse for coffee, booze, food, and a flea market. Dogs are welcome! [free, Allentown]

☕ Colors of Healing Workshop | Sunday | 1-3 p.m.

Sip tea or coffee while learning to make jewelry at Adda Coffee & Tea House. [$45, Shadyside]

👋 Deaf Night Out | Sunday | 6-10 p.m.

Meet up for socializing and games at Blue Sky Kitchen & Bar. [free, East Liberty]

🌇 Sunset Dinner & Cruise | Sunday | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Relax with dinner, music, and the Gateway Clipper's beautiful sunset views of the city skyline. [$25-70, Station Square]

Public Bathrooms, Deer Problems & Janky Mascots

Many months after a study found we’re short on bathrooms downtown, city officials think they’ve finally found a solution — and they also want city residents to creatively take care of their deer problem. Plus, there’s a viral video floating around that asks a question Penn State fans should be very, very familiar with.