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⛱️ Pittsburgh’s best patios for outdoor dining
July 22, 2024 · – Lane Fisher
Welcome to the new week! So long as it’s nice out, the City Cast Pittsburgh team is treating ourselves to cocktails and delicious bites outdoors — join us, won’t you? Today we’ve got the best patios in the Pittsburgh area. Check ‘em out below!
What's CITY Talking About?
PA Gov on the Presidential Ticket?
President Joe Biden has officially withdrawn from the 2024 election, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is high on the list of potential picks for vice president. Biden fundraisers and allies say Shapiro is one of several people under consideration, and that his connection to a critical swing state could make him a good fit for the ticket. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
- 🗳️ Shapiro endorsed Kamala Harris for President on Sunday, stating that “the best path forward for the Democratic Party is to quickly unite behind Vice President Harris and refocus on winning.” [WPXI]
Casino Employees Rally Against Indoor Smoking
Employees at Rivers Casino are urging the state to protect workers’ health and pass legislation to ban smoking and vaping in establishments — such as casinos and day care centers in private homes — not included in Pennsylvania’s 2008 Clean Indoor Air Act. Indoor smoking in private clubs and cigar bars would not be affected. [Pittsburgh Union Progress]
Sidney Crosby Wants to Stay a Penguin
The celebrated Pens captain and three-time Stanley Cup winner is negotiating a contract extension to be a Penguin for life, insiders say. While the details aren’t public yet, early reports suggest the new contract could be a three-year deal for about $10 million per season. [The Athletic 🔒]
- 🐧 Best of the best. Crosby was just named #22 on a list of the top 100 athletes of the 21st century. [ESPN]
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What To Do
Monday, July 22
- 🎭 “The Story of Hansel & Gretal: The Musical” with South Park Theatre | various times — through July 31 | up to $5 | South Park Township
- 🏓 Pressure Free Pickleball | 1-3 p.m. | $5 | Ross Township
- 🧸 Kawaii Cute Arts at Atithi Studios | 4-6 p.m. | $33.85 | Sharpsburg
- 🧺 Picnic at Shiloh Farm | various times | $60+ | Point Breeze
- 🌷 Cut Flower Garden Workshop with Armful of Flowers | 6-8 p.m. | $55 | Mt. Washington
- 🎤 Time Warp: Broadway Karaoke at Hard Rock Cafe | 7-9:30 p.m. | $15.71 | Station Square
- 🌚 Full Buck Moon Night Hike | 8-10 p.m. | $8-13 | Point Breeze
Tuesday, July 23
- 🔵 “Hereafter” Gallery at Contemporary Craft | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — through Aug. 24 | free | Lawrenceville
- 🎶 Sad Summer Festival at Stage AE | 1 p.m. | $75.07+ | North Shore
- 🍕 Voting Q&A & Pizza Party at Penn Hills Library | 5-8 p.m. | free | Penn Hills
- 📝 Write or Die: Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror at Mt. Lebanon Public Library | 6:45-8:45 p.m. | free | Mt. Lebanon
- 🎙️ Story Club PGH Story Slam at City of Asylum | 7-8:30 p.m. | free | North Shore, virtual
- 🪴 Hanging Moss Ball Workshop with Workshop PGH | 7-9 p.m.| $52 | Wilkinsburg
Today on City Cast
Why is Pittsburgh Spelled With an H?
At its inception, Pittsburgh was named for British earl and Prime Minister William Pitt. Most of us know that. But how we got, lost, and eventually reclaimed the consistent use of our beloved H is up for debate. Historian and author Virginia Montanez is here to talk about the basic rules of how we spell things (really), why Pittsburgh was so bad at it (shocking), and how newspapermen and intellectuals made everything worse (¯\_(ツ)_/¯).
Until tomorrow, Pittsburgh!
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