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May 2, 2024 · Natalia Aldana
Hello there! Are you looking for a furry friend? The Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh and 84 Lumber are hosting a “Vets & Pets” adoption program throughout May, in honor of Military Appreciation Month. Members of the military and veterans are eligible for 50% off adoption fees 😻 Find more details, here!
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Pride Moves Location After ‘Unexpected Denial’
Pittsburgh Pride is moving to Allegheny Commons on the North Side after organizers say the state denied them access to Point State Park. In a statement to KDKA-TV, organizers said they received “unexpected and stringent requirements” that are “not typically imposed on similar festivals.” A spokesperson for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which runs the park, says officials didn’t deny access and that Pittsburgh Pride never submitted a completed application to use the space. [KDKA-TV]
- 🏳️🌈 Mark your calendar: Pride events run all month and in surrounding communities throughout the summer. (QBurgh)
PA Distributing $75M for School Repairs
The state Department of Education is accepting applications for a grant program to fund environmental facility repairs. Schools can receive up to $10 million each to address concerns like mold, and Pennsylvania has hundreds of aging school buildings. The state is accepting applications through June 30, and will prioritize projects to address elevated lead levels and remove asbestos or other environmental hazards. [90.5 WESA]
CMU Developing Drones to Fight Wildfires
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute are designing autonomous drones that could help firefighters see through dense smoke to reconstruct any structures or vegetation and fly lower than current, military-grade drones. The team began developing the drones after last summer’s record-breaking wildfires across the Northern Hemisphere. [KDKA-TV]
What To Do
Thursday, May 2
- 🚲 Operation Illumination at 10th & Penn POGOH Station | 5 p.m. | free | Downtown
- 😍 Artist Panel at Associated Arts of Pittsburgh | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🎷 Jazz Jam Session at De Fer Coffee & Tea | 6-9 p.m. | free | Strip District
- 🏍️ Motorcycle Ride for Reproductive Freedom with Spirit | 6:30 p.m. ride; 9 p.m. benefit show | sliding scale donation | Lawrenceville
- 💄 Drag Bingo at Strange Roots | 6:30-9 p.m. | $24 | Millvale
- 🌟 Astrology & Tarot at Stay Gold Books | 7-9 p.m. | pay as you go | Regent Square
Friday, May 3
- ⚡ Hot Jam: First Friday Open House at Pittsburgh Glass Center | 6-9 p.m. | free | Friendship
- 🍸 Swingin Cocktail Hour at Kingfly Spirits | 6-9 p.m. | pay as you go | Strip District
- 📽️ Unblurred: Open House and Film Screening at Garfield Art Crawl | hourly 6-9 p.m. | free | Garfield
- ❤️🔥 Allies Free for All: Night of a Thousand Divas at Buhl Community Park | 7-10 p.m. | free | Allegheny Square
- 👑 “Sleeping Beauty” at Pittsburgh Savoyards | 7:30 p.m. | $15 | Bellevue
- 🎭 “God of Carnage” at The Theatre Factory | 7:30 p.m. | $20 | Trafford
Today on City Cast
An Etiquette Guide to Pittsburgh Farmers Markets
The Bloomfield Saturday Market is back this weekend! In addition to being a go-to spot for fresh produce, fancy cheese, homemade pies, and more, it’s also a resource for learning how to be a good neighbor and getting the most from your selling and shopping experience. Christina Howell, executive director of the Bloomfield Development Corporation, shares her suggestions just ahead of Pittsburgh’s booming farmers market season.
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