The $7 billion bid to create clean(er) energy

County Plans for Juvenile Detention

Allegheny County wants contractors to renovate a small portion of Shuman Juvenile Detention Center, which closed in September 2021, by the end of the year. Updates are expected to begin Sept. 27, including new single-housing units, a temporary admin space, a 16-foot high-security fence, and more. The county received $15 million for the project this year. [PINJ]

New AI, 3D Science Programs at CMU

Online specialized graduate certificate programs on artificial intelligence, 3D bioprinting, and machine learning are being offered at Carnegie Mellon University. The programs are designed for people who completed college but want to get certified in evolving technologies. [90.5 WESA]

• Related: AI-powered tools are now being used by the Allegheny County district attorney’s office to prevent cases from being delayed by long evidence processing times. [PublicSource]
• Also: Should Pittsburghers be worried about ChatGPT, the AI text chatbot? [City Cast Pittsburgh 🎧]

State Funding Ends for Controversial Pregnancy Groups

Gov. Josh Shapiro will be turning off a multimillion-dollar funding stream to Pittsburgh-based Real Alternatives, a nonprofit crisis pregnancy center that encourages women to “choose childbirth over abortion” by the end of the year. Crisis pregnancy centers far outnumber abortion clinics in Pennsylvania, a trend that reflects the rest of the country. An investigation by the nonprofit outlet Rewire found that many of these centers are often funded by dark money. [Pittsburgh City Paper / New York Times / Rewire]

Help Name Pittsburgh’s New Eagle

A new mate is joining Kodiak, the former runaway Steller’s sea eagle at The National Aviary, and you can help name her! Donate and vote on either Aurora, Juneau, Sitka, or Stella 🦅 [National Aviary]

It’s game time! Tell me where you can find the photo above, then come back tomorrow to see the location in the weekly neighborhood guide 👀

🌟 Shout out to readers Emma B., Gloria G., Tiffany L., Kara B., Jamie P., Andy C., Andrea A., Nick H., Kellie M., and Kyle K. who correctly guessed last week’s challenge:

Pigeon Bagels in Squirrel Hill is absolutely worth the hype, and then some! Bagels include sesame, marble, and everything, plus homemade shmears — it’s all kosher and all delicious. They open shop at 7:30 a.m., and you have to get there relatively early before they sell out. You’ll probably wait in line for a bit — but at least you can spend that time admiring this funky mural!

This segment was written by Francesca Dabecco, Hey Pittsburgh’s editor.

🪖 Soldiers and Sailors | Tuesday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Pay tribute to the service of Americans in uniform at the Memorial Hall and Museum. [free, North Oakland]

🧑‍💻 412 Ability Tech | Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Connect with industry leaders fostering inclusivity and innovation for individuals with disabilities. [free, Bellevue]

🧶 Iron-On Pocket Party | Wednesday | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Learn how to make your own pockets at this beer and crafts event at Two Frays Brewery. Free if you live in the neighborhood! [$25+, Garfield]

🎤 Lead Singer Wanted | Thursday | 8 p.m.

Get up on stage and belt your heart out at The Bridge Music Bar. You’ll get a shot of liquid courage for participating. [free, East Liberty]

🎨 Sanctuary Art Show | Friday | 6-10 p.m.

Experience this show celebrating the spaces and communities that allow LGBTQIA+ individuals to flourish. [free, South Side Flats]

6 Things You Didn't Know Your Library Card Could Do

When Andrew Carnegie started opening libraries in southwest Pennsylvania in the 1890s, he wanted to bring books and knowledge to everyone — not just those who could afford to pay. Now libraries are taking that spirit beyond the printed word, offering everything from power tools to ukuleles to genealogy databases. On the City Cast Pittsburgh podcast, Francesca's exploring the unique collections available for you to check out at local libraries.