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🐹 Furries + dinosaurs + pickles
July 1, 2024 · — Adrian González
Welcome to July! The sun is shining, the drinks are cold, and a very special dinosaur is celebrating an anniversary. We put together a handy guide below so you can make the most out of the month. 😎
What's CITY Talking About?
Goodnight, Gus 🧡
Pittsburgh lost a local legend this weekend when August “Gus” Kalaris died. He was 92. His family says they’ll keep the popular ”Gus & YiaYia’s” ice ball stand open the rest of the summer — this marks its 90th year — and reevaluate over the winter. Kalaris was honored in 2021 with a miniature at the then-Carnegie Science Center’s Pittsburgh-themed railroad. [TribLIVE]
Pennsylvania’s Budget Blues
Pennsylvania is starting *another* fiscal year without a budget after failing to reach an agreement before today’s deadline. Gov. Shapiro’s proposed $48.3 billion budget, featuring a significant increase in funding for public schools, came in stark contrast to Republicans’ $3 billion tax cut plan. Until a budget passes, the state has $15 billion in the bank to honor its financial obligations. [Associated Press]
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What To Do
Monday, July 1
- 🎣 Fishing and Kayaking with Venture Outdoors | 5-7 p.m. | free | Canonsburg
- 🚲 Critical Mass Open Meeting | 6 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 💄 Drag Bingo at Trace Brewing | 6:30 p.m. | $20+ | Bloomfield
- 🎺 Music Trivia Night at Spirit | 7 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🎶 International Reggae Day Celebration ft. Ras Prophet | 7:30 p.m. | $20+ | Strip District
Tuesday, July 2
- 🏫 Brown v. Board and Civil Rights: A Commemoration at Heinz History Center | 6-8 p.m. | free to RSVP | Strip District
- 🎸 Red Hot Chili Peppers: Unlimited Love Tour at Star Lake | 7 p.m. | $109+ | Burgettstown
- 🎥 Shrek Trivia at Two Frays | 7 p.m. | free | Garfield
- 🎲 Mostly Gays, Mostly Games at Black Lotus Pizza | 7-9 p.m. | free | Bloomfield
- 🎢 Kennywood Memories with Rick Seback at Bottlerocket Social Hall | 7:30 p.m. | $5 | Allentown
Today on City Cast
Your Guide to July in Pittsburgh
Fireworks, hot dogs, ice cream and pickles — it’s definitely summertime in Pittsburgh. We’re sharing some of our favorite events and activities to help you make the most of July, including an open-air road race through Schenley Park, a wine and spirits festival for county parks, and a block party in Homewood.
It’s getting hot! So I’ll leave you with a bonus guide on how to enjoy Pittsburgh’s rivers. Stay cool out there.
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