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👀 The Bloomfield development might be back on
May 16, 2024 · — Adrian González
Good morning! This is City Cast editor (and proud owner of many Roberto Clemente Pirates jerseys) Adrian González pinch hitting for the next few days. There was a brief moment where I also considered a Paul Skenes jersey, but hype for the new pitcher seems to be quickly turning into slander thanks to the team’s reputation. Maybe his famous girlfriend Olivia Dunne sells merch?
What's CITY Talking About?
Sudden Little Record Scratch
Excitement was building for a new music festival set to bring national acts to Hazlewood before organizers abruptly canceled it less than a month after announcing the lineup. Sudden Little Thrills posted the change of plans on social media with little explanation, saying ticket buyers will be fully refunded. [90.5 WESA]
- Ugh bummer. Shoutout to reporter Brian Conway for snagging the “statement” du jour. [Pgh Independent]
Bus Driver Sues City After Bridge Collapse
Pittsburgh Regional Transit driver Daryl Luciani has filed a lawsuit against the city and three engineering firms for injuries he sustained when the Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed while he was driving across it in 2022. The lawsuit accuses the defendants of neglecting to fix long-standing infrastructure issues. Other drivers injured in the incident have also filed lawsuits. [TribLive]
- What were those issues? Podcast producer Sophia Lo explains. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
- Speaking of infrastructure: A large sinkhole near the University of Pittsburgh campus shut down streets yesterday. [WPXI]
Rejected Bloomfield Project Could Still Happen
Echo Realty’s proposed six-story apartment complex and grocery store in Bloomfield was denied by the city zoning board last year due to a three-story height limit, but negotiations seem to be back underway, according to documents from a recent court motion. The city approved plans for a grocery store and plaza, but developers said recently new housing is not likely to be included. [WTAE ▶️]
- Dig deeper: The Bloomfield Development Setback, Explained [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
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Thursday, May 16
- 🇬🇷 Greek Food Festival at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral | 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. | pay as you go | Oakland
- 🍅 Pittsburgh Regional Food Systems Pre-Summit at Community Kitchen | 2-7:30 p.m. | free | Hazelwood
- 🍷 TGIAF at Field Day Cafe | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | pay as you go | Lawrenceville
- 🧑💻 Beyond the Page with Write Pittsburgh | 5-7 p.m. | free | virtual
- 🍽️ Eat Your Garden Weeds at Shiloh Farm | 5:30-7 p.m. | donation | Point Breeze
- 🌱 Air Plant Wreath Workshop at Strange Roots Experimental Ales | 6:30 p.m. | $55 | Millvale
Friday, May 17
- 🍅 Pittsburgh Regional Food Systems Summit at Carnegie Mellon | 8 a.m - 5 p.m. | free | Oakland
- 🇬🇷 Greek Food Festival at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral | 11 a.m. - midnight | pay as you go | Oakland
- 💡 International Creatives Day Learning Party at Assemble | 6-9 p.m. | free | Bloomfield
- 🎨 Akwasi Afrane Opening Exhibition at Mattress Factory | 6-8 p.m. | free | North Side
- 🧑🎤 Recovery Friendly 80s Party and costume contest | 7 - 11 p.m. | $15 | Monroeville
- 🐈 Kitty Bingo with Kitty Queen Cat Rescue | 7:30 - 9 p.m. | $25 | Ross Township
Today on City Cast
Does Shake Shack Belong in the Strip District?
Shake Shack is set to open May 20 (that shroom burger looks 🤤), and there’s been a lot of debate about whether the Strip District can keep its character with so many national chains moving in. We’re revisiting some of your opinions on The Terminal and its newest burger chain, plus the team is sharing a few new and departing restaurants to round out your week.
That’s all for today. Talk to you tomorrow!
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