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June 26, 2024 · — Adrian González
Good morning! Evidently today is National Refrigeration Day, which feels like a personal attack in this summer heat. But you know what’s cool and doesn’t require refrigeration? Our members.
Cheesy pun aside, I really do want to thank those of you who support the work of City Cast Pittsburgh. You fuel the journalism and local stories in our newsletter and podcast, and we’re eternally grateful. If you’d like to be part of this group of wonderful Yinzers, consider becoming a member. 👯♂️
What's CITY Talking About?
Airport Security Wait Times Heat Up
Pittsburgh International Airport officials are warning travelers to prepare for long security lines this summer, advising that travelers arrive up to three hours early, especially before early morning flights. TSA screened nearly 3 million people this past Sunday, breaking the daily record. [TribLIVE]
Organizers Disappear After Fake Concert Scam
Several concertgoers purchased what they believed to be tickets to a Biggie and 2Pac live orchestra concert at a former church over the weekend, only to be met with locked doors and a sign claiming the show was a scam. The company responsible for the farce has seemingly disappeared since. The state attorney general’s office is investigating. [WPXI]
- It’s not the first time Pittsburghers have been bamboozled. Earlier this month, people showed up at the South Park Fairgrounds with pre-paid tickets for a fake hot air balloon festival. [WPXI]
Small Town Gets Big Money
Sharpsburg received a $25 million federal grant to continue the revitalization of a 52-acre industrial waste site along the Allegheny River. The Allegheny Shores project, which includes plans for affordable housing, broke ground in 2022 but was at a standstill due to lack of funds and access to the river. [Pittsburgh Union Progress]
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What To Do
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
Thursday, June 27
- 🍰 Cookies, Cakes & Cameras decorating class and photoshoot | 6 p.m. | $75 | Butler
- 🏳️🌈 MEET CUTE: Pride Edition Dating Show at Bottlerocket Social Hall | 7:30 p.m. | $12 | Allentown
- 🚣♀️ Pride Paddle with Kayak Pittsburgh | 6-8 p.m. | $15 | Sharpsburg
- 🚲 Pittsburgh Underwear Pride Ride | 8 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🥟 Community Kitchen Guest Chef Dinner with PGH Dumplingz | 5:30-8 p.m. | $65 | Hazelwood
Friday, June 28
- 🥏 3ROC Disc Golf Party at Schenley Park | 4-8 p.m. | free | Oakland
- 🎢 Kennywood’s Bites & Pints Festival | 4:30-7:30 p.m.| admission | West Mifflin
- 🌈 Pride and Joy Community Day at the August Wilson Center | 5-8 p.m. | free | Downtown
- 🦁 Family Pride Night at the Pittsburgh Zoo | 6-9 p.m. | $25 | Highland Park
- 🌷 Phipps After Dark: Pittsburgh Pride Night | 7-10 p.m. | admission | Oakland
Today on City Cast
How a Handshake Deal Created Pittsburgh’s New ‘Restaurant Row’
One of the latest redevelopment frenzies has been happening on the 400 block of East Ohio Street on the North Side, and the area’s even garnered a new nickname: Restaurant Row. But where’s the line between bringing new life and changing too much of the neighborhood? Today on the City Cast Pittsburgh podcast, host Megan Harris speaks with PublicSource reporter Eric Jankiewicz to learn more.
That’s all for today. Talk to you tomorrow!
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