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🙋 Would you vote for VP Shapiro?
July 24, 2024 · — Lane Fisher
Hello, all! It’s that time of day again, when you get a few interesting tidbits from Pittsburgh news (will we have a VP from Pennsylvania?) and I fib a little about how many puns I made when talking about the city’s historic funiculars (a reasonable amount, I promise). Check it out! ⤵️ 🛤️
What's CITY Talking About?
A New Grocery Store for Hazelwood?
Hazelwood has been considered a food desert since Dimperio's Market closed in 2009, but neighborhood groups are trying to build a new cooperative grocery store. It would be Pittsburgh’s first worker-owned food co-op, but funding for the project is still uncertain. [PublicSource]
City Eviction Prevention Program
A new Council bill hopes to help low-income tenants facing eviction find legal representation. Resources would come from the Stop the Violence Fund. Research shows a 56% increase in favorable outcomes when tenants are provided legal counsel. [90.5 WESA]
- 🚩 Need help now? An attorney with Neighborhood Legal Services shares his biggest red flags and how to proceed if you're in a bind. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
Gov. Shapiro on Vice President Rumors
During his Pittsburgh-area visit, Gov. Josh Shapiro revealed he’d spoken to both President Biden and likely Democratic nominee Kamala Harris; while he didn’t elaborate on joining the ticket, Shapiro also didn’t rule it out. His work as PA’s attorney general and governor is now being examined to see if he’s VP material. [Spotlight PA]
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What To Do
Wednesday, July 24
- 🌸 Flower School with Grow Pittsburgh & Churchview Farm | 5:30-7 p.m. | $15 | New Homestead
- 🍹 Flight Nights at Kingfly Spirits | 6-7 p.m. | $35 | Strip District
- 🍷 From Cape to Cork: Exploring South African Wines at the PA Market | 6:30-8 p.m. | $45 | Strip District
- 🤠 Line and Partner Dancing with 412Step | 6:30-9 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🎶 Music Happy Hour: Good Brother Earl with WYEP | 7-8:30 p.m. | free | South Side
- 🎙️ Mickey Avalon at Hard Rock Cafe | 8 p.m. | $29+ | Station Square
Thursday, July 25
- 🦋 Tour of Pollinator and Bird Garden at Penn State | 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | $80-102 | Pick-up in Oakland
- 🪭 Wheel of Drag at Square Cafe | 5-9:30 p.m. | $35-40 | East Liberty
- 🚣🏽♀️ BIPOC Paddle with Kayak Pittsburgh | 6-8 p.m. | free | Sharpsburg
- 🎸 Lyle Lovett and His Large Band at Stage AE | 6:30 p.m. | $39+ | North Shore
- 🚲 Underwear Bike Ride | 8 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
Today on City Cast
PA Might Get More Fracking, Because Volcanoes
Not long ago, scientists made a discovery in Pennsylvania: so much lithium in wastewater created by fracking that it could meet an estimated 40% of the country’s needs. On the surface, it’s good news. Lithium is important in the shift to cleaner energy. But as reporter Kiley Bense with Inside Climate News explains, there are some big potential downsides to consider.
G’bye for now! I’ll see you bright and early tomorrow.
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