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July 10, 2024 · — Lane Fisher
Happy Wednesday! Huge thanks to the mega-fans who’ve sent in their Buccos hacks, complete with treasure maps (you know who you are). For everyone else, it’s your last chance to share tips and tricks for enjoying a Pirates game. The podcast team is recording an episode featuring your best hacks at noon today!
What's CITY Talking About?
New Security Checkpoint for PreCheck Passengers
In an attempt to address the long wait times and high volume of travelers at its main checkpoint, Pittsburgh International Airport is dedicating its alternate security line to TSA PreCheck members. Fliers with PreCheck will be directed to the ticketing level on the 3rd floor between 4 and 7 a.m. on weekdays and at other times when passenger traffic surges. [TribLive]
Misuse of Charity Space?
Laurie MacDonald, CEO of Center For Victims, used its headquarters as the kickoff location of her unsuccessful Congressional bid and included the building, staff, and logo in campaign materials. Now, a statewide nonprofit is asking whether she used those resources inappropriately during her run, which could threaten the center's tax-exempt status. [90.5 WESA]
Annual State of Black Pittsburgh Forum
The Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is sharing resources on voting, housing, and more. Their recent gathering offered a taste of what will be included in the State of Black Pittsburgh report and Black Policy Agenda expected later this year. [TribLive]
- Previous reports highlighted pandemic response successes and what it took to prevent nearly 19,000 evictions. [Urban League]
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What To Do
Wednesday, July 10
- 🧍 Bodies Onstage: Mai Khoi at Prototype PGH | 6 p.m. | $10 | Oakland
- 🪘 Beginner African Drum Classes at Sankofa Village for the Arts | 6 p.m. | $10 | Point Breeze
- ✨ Mid-Year Reset at The Beauty Boost | 6-8:30 p.m. | $25 | Homestead
- 🌼 Jazz in the Garden at Phipps Conservatory | 6:30-9 p.m. |$35+ | Oakland
- 🍸 Martinis with Monet | 7 p.m. | $20 | Cranberry
Thursday, July 11
- 🎨 Creative Hive at Kenny’s Homewood | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | free | Homewood
- 🎙️ Lenni Collini/Family Pak at Pittsburgh Shrine Center Pavilion | 6-9 p.m. | free | Cheswick
- 🍖 BBQ Lock and Dam Dinner Cruise & Tour | 6:15-9:30 p.m. | $25+ | Station Square
- ✍️ Write on Site: Braddock | 7-9 p.m. | free | Braddock
- 🎺 Jazz Night: Etta Cox at City of Asylum | 7-8:30 p.m. | free | North Side
Today on City Cast
Pittsburgh’s Most Creative Zillow Posts & More Homebuying Tips
It’s peak real estate season and interest rates are still really high, so what does that mean for homebuyers in Pittsburgh? Local real estate broker Jessica Baker shares tips for buyers and sellers, which pockets of the city are still *somewhat* affordable, and we put Jessica to the test to see how she would describe some zanier home features… as seen on sites like Zillow.
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