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😎 7 ways to stay cool in Pittsburgh
June 24, 2024 · — Kevin Gavin
Happy news to start the week! The beloved 35-foot Heinz ketchup bottle will remain outside the Heinz History Center. The city zoning board ruled the iconic figure is a historical artifact, not a sign, so it doesn’t violate height limits for signs in the Strip District. The bottle was previously on display at Heinz Field, before it was renamed Acrisure Stadium.
🍅 Need more ketchup content? The City Cast Pittsburgh crew dipped into the dispute over the bottle (the museum's defense was SO good), and we even tried to find Heinz over other ketchups in a blind taste test. The results might surprise you!
What's CITY Talking About?
PA's Progress Fixing Bridges
A new study from a national transportation nonprofit found Pennsylvania bridges have improved. In 2014, we were the worst in the nation; one-quarter of our state-owned bridges were rated as “poor.” That's since dropped to about 13% statewide, but there's a pretty big caveat. [Pittsburgh Union Progress]
Divest from Israel? Lose State Money
New legislation would block funds for public colleges and universities if they boycott or financially divest from Israel over its war on Gaza. Sponsors say they’re responding to protests on college campuses.
- 🪧 What happened at Pitt? Learn more about recent student demonstrations. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
Gambling Goes to Court
Have you ever seen those electronic gaming terminals in bars and convenience stores? The state Supreme Court is deciding whether they count as gambling devices and should get shut down. [Associated Press]
- 🎲 Do you like to play? Let us know what you think about a potential ban.
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What To Do
Monday, June 24
- ✍️ Q Writers Roundtable with Write Pittsburgh | 6 p.m. | free | Edgewood
- 🎭 “The Magical Land of Oz: The Musical” with South Park Theatre | various times — through July 3 | up to $5 | South Park Township
- 🎲 Board Game Night at Mimic’s Market | 6-9 p.m. | free | Bloomfield
- 🏳️ Name Change Presentation at Magisterial District Court | 6 p.m. | free | Highland Park
Tuesday, June 25
- 🌈 Greenfield Family Pride Night at Magee Rec Center | 5-8 p.m. | free | Greenfield
- 🛶 Beginner Canoe with Kayak Pittsburgh | 6-8 p.m. | $38 | North Park
- 🏳️⚧️ meTAmorphosis Queer and Trans Led Reading | 7-8:30 p.m. | free | Bloomfield, online
- 🎵 Faith! A George Michael Benefit for Childline at the Poetry Lounge | 8-10 p.m. | $10 | Millvale
Wednesday, June 26
- 🍺 Landforce Fundraiser at East End Brewing | 5-8 p.m. | pay-as-you-go | Larimer
- 🧵 Mending Workshop at Carnegie Library | 6-8 p.m. | free | East Liberty
- 🤠 Line Dancing and Partner Dancing with 412Step | 6:30-9 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🤝 Meet Democratic Candidates at the Lions Shelter in Cranberry Community Park | 7-9 p.m. | free | Butler Co.
- 🌈 Pride Trivia at Love, Katie Distilling | 8-10 p.m. | $12.51 | Sharpsburg
Today on City Cast
We’ve had our first string of 90-degree days recently, and it’s supposed to be consistently hotter than usual all summer long. But that doesn’t mean you need to spend the whole season sweating! City Cast Pittsburgh’s Megan Harris and Sophia Lo are sharing some of their favorite ways to beat the heat, cool down their homes, and get a taste of summer away from the sun.
Do you have summer plans? Take our two-question Pittsburgh summer bucket list survey!
Look for City Cast's Adrian Gonzalez in your inbox tomorrow, but don’t worry — you'll be reading more from me soon. Until next time!
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