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🏈 NFL Draft coming to Pittsburgh
May 23, 2024 · — Adrian González
Good morning, Pittsburgh! Move over, Rocky Balboa. There’s a new inspirational character in PA. Actor Jeremy Renner posted a sneaker collab video on Instagram detailing his recovery from a snow plow accident with Pittsburgh as the background — Renner is in town filming his show “Mayor of Kingstown." 👀 🎥
What's CITY Talking About?
NFL Draft Coming to Pittsburgh
The NFL announced that Pittsburgh will host the 2026 Draft, the first time the ‘Burgh has hosted the event since 1947. It’s expected to be the largest visitor event in city history, featuring activities at Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium. [TribLIVE]
- You heard it here first! Mayor Gainey told us about the bid — and his basketball jones — as far back as December. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
Trump’s Flip-Flops on Contraceptives
Former President Donald Trump told KDKA he plans to regulate contraceptives, despite Trump saying on his social media network that he “has never and will never” advocate for restrictions. He's since walked those comments back. Trump, who also repeated false information that he won the general election in 2020, joined Delano virtually from New York where he’s been in court facing criminal charges. [AP]
From Slag to Solar
A former slag heap near the edge of Frick Park will soon be converted into a 15-acre solar farm and expanded green space, thanks to $2 million in funding from the EPA. The Urban Redevelopment Authority will begin remediation next year, with solar panel construction to follow in 2026. [TribLIVE]
Don’t Bring Your Gun to the Airport
Allegheny County police arrested a man after the Transportation Security Administration found a 9mm firearm in his carry-on at Pittsburgh International Airport, marking the 15th loaded gun confiscated at the airport this year. The TSA intercepted a record 6,737 firearms last year, and 44 of those were at PIT. [TSA]
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AIDS Free Pittsburgh presents Too Hot For July
The annual HIV awareness event Too Hot For July is Thursday May 30th from 4pm to 10pm at Allegheny Commons East Park. The event includes trailblazer and Tony Award winner Alex Newell, DJ sets and performances, confidential HIV/STI testing, health fair, and ballroom inspired battles. Visit TooHotForJuly.com for more.
What To Do
Thursday, May 23
- 🧑🌾 Lawrenceville Farmers Market begins | 3-7 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🐕 Yappy Hour at SouthSide Works Dog Park | 5-7 p.m. | free | South Side Flats
- 🍷 Veneto Wine Tasting at Nine O’Clock Wines | 5-6:30 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🚴 WMNBikePGH Group Ride | 6-8 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🌧️ Harvesting Rainwater 101 | 6-7 p.m. | $10 | Millvale
- 🍹 Cocktails That Cookout at the PA Market | 6:30-8 p.m. | $45 | Strip District
Friday, May 24
- 🍴 Bites & Pints Food and Drink Festival begins at Kennywood | 4:30-9 p.m. | $18.75+ | West Mifflin
- 🏺 Clay Vessel Workshop at Assemble | 7-9 p.m. | free-$30, 21+ only | Bloomfield
- 🚲 Bike Tune Ups with Free Ride | 5-8 p.m. | free or donation | Regent Square
- 🤣 Comedy & Cocktails at Love, Kate Distilling | 8-10 p.m. | $20 | Sharpsburg
- 🛍️ Hops & Shops Market at Strange Roots | 5-8 p.m. | free | Millvale
- 🎨 Paint & Sip: Bold Abstracts at Atithi Studios | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | $55 | Sharpsburg
Today on City Cast
Pittsburgh Cookie Table History, Etiquette, Recipes & More
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, which usually marks the start of wedding season. And there’s no nuptial tradition more beloved around here than the Pittsburgh cookie table. We’re sharing its history, some of our favorite recipes, and as a true act of service, where you can purchase your cookie table cookies if you’re better at buying than baking.
Thanks for reading! City Cast Pittsburgh contributor and journalism veteran Kevin Gavin will be writing the newsletter for a few days starting tomorrow, so you’ll be in great hands.
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