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The Mon Incline Closed Again

The funicular is closed for repairs (for the third time in a year) after an electrical malfunction on Tuesday. Commuters can take a shuttle bus from the upper station to the lower station during regular hours when drivers are available. [Pittsburgh Union Progress]

Money Flows Into Education, Black Arts

• Remake Learning’s Moonshot Grants are supporting ten projects to “prepare the workforce of the future” in Southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia, like after school and summer camp programs in healthcare, clean energy, and entertainment. [NEXTpittsburgh]
• Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh is awarding a total of $1.6 million in grants to individual artists and collectives in 2024 – and for the first time, funding will be two years instead of one. Find the full list of awardees. [NEXTpittsburgh]

True or False? Pittsburgh’s Claims To Fame

Can we call ourselves the City of Bridges? Sure, but we don’t actually have the most in the world. [City Cast Pittsburgh]

• City Paper news editor Colin Williams took to mythbusting a few more repeated allegations: Are we really home of the Terrible Towel? The Klondike Bar? Do we actually have the most affordable housing market? [Pittsburgh City Paper]

How to Score an Invite to Pgh’s Secret Menu Social

Can you keep a secret? We’re going behind the scenes of an exclusive Pittsburgh dinner party! Chef Alekka Sweeney has been hosting Secret Menu Social with one-night-only menus from rotating chefs, live music, and drink pairings. If you’re hoping to get an invite, here’s how to get your name on the list and what to expect at an extraordinary meal.