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🗳️ Who won the Pennsylvania primary?
April 24, 2024
Good morning, neighbor! Know a kid who wants to be a happy camper? Or do you want to rent some gear for your next trip to the woods? We have Marcus Shoffner from the Outdoor Inclusion Coalition on today’s City Cast Pittsburgh podcast ⛺
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Who Won The Pennsylvania Primary?
Locals voted at 1,327 precincts in Allegheny County yesterday. Pennsylvania has a closed primary election, so only folks registered to a major party are able to participate.
- 🗳️ How was the turnout? By the time we went to bed 😴 over 24 percent of just over 900,000 eligible voters had weighed in. Nearly 95,000 of about 121,712 requested mail-in ballots were returned before Tuesday. Any ballots returned on Election Day can take a little longer to process.
- ➡️ For analysis on who won, visit SpotlightPA, PublicSource, and 90.5 WESA, and check the numbers for yourself on Allegheny County’s results page.
Pitt Students Commit To Days of Protest
Now until noon on Friday, University of Pittsburgh students are staging a demonstration in support of Palestinian liberation — much like the protests happening on campuses nationwide. Organizers are also calling for “Pitt’s acknowledgement of a genocide” and “full material divestment” from any entities associated with Israel. A small number of pro-Israel students gathered nearby on Tuesday but didn’t engage.
- 📣 It’s a growing movement: 150 Columbia and New York University students have been arrested in New York, and similar campus demonstrations are happening in Boston and Columbus. Pitt students say they are avoiding arrests and will comply with university orders. [PublicSource]
- 🗓️ It’ll be a few days before we know whether the Uncommitted PA movement reached their goal of 50,000 votes in the Pennsylvania primary. [WHYY]
Get Fired Up for Pottery Tours
This weekend, ceramic artists all across Pittsburgh will open up their studios so you get a behind-the-scenes look at their creative work and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces. The pottery tour is organized by Clay Pittsburgh and includes 50 potters across 20 studios. Check out the map. [Pittsburgh City Paper / Clay Pittsburgh]
What To Do
Wednesday, April 24
- ♻️ Clean Up Butler Street starting at Field Day | 2-4 p.m. | volunteer | Lawrenceville
- 👟 Panther Hollow Watershed Walk starting at Schenley Park Visitor Center | 5-7 p.m. | free | Oakland
- 🎷 Jazz Night at Back Alley Brewing | 7-9 p.m. | $12.50 | Dormont
- 🎭 Shakespeare in the Park + wine & cheese at the Union Trust Building | 7-9 p.m. | $40 | Downtown
Thursday, April 25
- 🌟 Yinzer Fest at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center | various times | $18 per day / free for kids 12 and under | Downtown — through April 28
- 🥂 Mocktail Meetup at Shorty’s | 6-8 p.m. | pay as you go | North Shore
- 🎨 Paint n’ Sip at Threadbare Cider House | 6:30-9 p.m. | $50 | Spring Garden
- 🌙 Yoga Flow at the Mattress Factory | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $30 | North Side
Friday, April 26
- 🌳 Free Trees on Arbor Day with Tree Pittsburgh | 4-6 p.m. | free | Sharpsburg
- 🌕 Night Market in Market Square | 5-10 p.m. | pay as you go | Downtown
- 👟 City Nature Challenge at Schenley Park | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | free | Oakland
- 🛍️ Spring Vintage Market at Kinsey Warehouse | 5-9 p.m. | $10 | Oakdale
Today on City Cast
Where to Go Camping In and Around Pittsburgh
If you want to go camping, where should you start? We’re back with Marcus Shoffner, founder of the Outdoor Inclusion Coalition, talking about his favorite destinations in and around the city, tips and tricks for a good experience, ways to borrow and learn how to use the right gear, and other low-stress ideas to get you started. Plus, an update on the overnight camping pilot he started in Riverview Park.
Until tomorrow,
Francesca Dabecco
City Cast Pittsburgh’s Megan Harris edited this newsletter.
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