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A dam impressive beaver comeback
June 27, 2024 · — Adrian González
Good morning, Pittsburgh! Today, I have a story about the biggest rodent in the country, trash talk, and the hunt for a perfect slice of pizza.
And I know I just asked you for summer activity recommendations like two days ago, but I’m not kidding when I tell you that I’m itching to get out of the house. So, as a certain Vermont senator would put it: I am once again asking you to share your Pittsburgh summer bucket list ideas.
What's CITY Talking About?
Streamlined Littering Enforcement
Pittsburgh City Council is considering a proposed bill that would allow inspectors to issue on-site “quality-of-life” tickets for trash code violations like improper garbage storage and failure to separate recyclables. The current trash code requires repeat offenses and court appearances before fines can be issued. [90.5 WESA]
The way that this would work is, it's like a parking ticket for trash.
Juneteenth Event Feud Continues
More than two weeks after the City Council approved a $125,000 payment to William “B” Marshall for his annual Juneteenth celebration, the longtime organizer says he has yet to be paid. City officials cited a missing waiver in Marshall’s contract as the reason for delayed payment, but a resolution has not been reached. [TribLIVE]
- Context: Pittsburgh's Dueling Juneteenth Celebrations, Explained [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
East Palestine Could Have Been Prevented
The catastrophic train derailment that leaked hazardous chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, in early 2023, was caused by an overheated wheel bearing that failed detection, according to a final incident report by the National Transportation Safety Board. The report included recommendations for stricter regulations and better detection technology. [WPXI]
- Remember the aftermath: The Ohio train derailment was awful. Could it happen here in Pittsburgh? [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
What To Do
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
The Best Pizza in Pittsburgh
The pie gods have been blessing Pittsburgh with more and more pizza joints lately, but which ones are the best? Today on the City Cast Pittsburgh podcast, host Megan Harris and producer Sophia Lo chat with pizza journalist Dan Tallarico to find the best the Burgh has to offer.
And there you have it. I’ll leave you with this lovely story of two Pittsburghers whose decades-long work was used as a model for a new federal law protecting LGBTQ+ youth in the foster care system.
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