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⚡Inside PA's controversial new energy plan
August 5, 2024 · — Lane Fisher
The week is off to a good start, Pittsburgh. Today’s your last chance to take a guess at our most recent Where Is It? challenge. Do you recognize this view? Look again, and maybe win a prize! ⤵️
What's CITY Talking About?
Hydrogen Gets a Big Boost
The federal government is giving almost $30 million to start building a hydrogen hub in our region. Twelve companies, including Pittsburgh-based EQT, will create hydrogen from natural gas and use it for everything from fueling buses to heating homes. [Allegheny Front]
- The Department of Energy is funding seven hydrogen hubs across the country. Ours will span Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
- State lawmakers say hydrogen is a cleaner energy source than fossil fuels and will help address climate change, but some environmental advocates have concerns. We break it all down on the City Cast Pittsburgh podcast. [City Cast Pittsburgh 🎧]
How Many PA Schools Have Rifle Teams?
Though none of the established WPIAL teams included the shooter at the Butler Trump rally, the impact of regional rifle teams is coming into question: do school-based shooting activities provide pathways for future Olympic athletes, or are they exposing young people to guns without proper resources? [PublicSource]
Washington County Sells $1M Ticket
The jackpot win comes from the same Sheetz that sold a $3 million winner in 2022 — they get a $5,000 bonus just for selling it! This gas station has big luck energy. [WTAE]
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What To Do
Monday, Aug. 5
- 🎭 “Princess Who” with South Park Theatre | various times — through Aug. 14 | up to $5 | South Park Township
- 🗝️ Visit The Old Allegheny County Jail | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | free | Downtown
- 🎨 Wacky Still Life Kids’ Art Class at Atithi Studios | 4-6 p.m. | $34 | Sharpsburg
- 🎙️ Corinne Bailey Rae at The Oaks Theater | 8-11 p.m. | $60+ | Oakmont
Tuesday, Aug. 6
- 🍓 Fermented Foods for Health at CLP with Community Cultures | 12:30-2 p.m. | free | Downtown
- 🐱 CatVideoFest at Row House Cinema | various times — through Aug. 8 | various prices | Lawrenceville
- 🐾 Crisis Center North's Pup-Nite at Mike's Beer Bar | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | free | North Shore
- 🍻 Beer Meetup at Old Thunder Company | 7-9 p.m. | free | Blawnox
- 🎲 MOGA: Board Game Night at Black Lotus Pizza | 7-9 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🌃 National Night Out | various times | free | various neighborhoods
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Today on City Cast
PA's Controversial Plan to Create Clean(er) Energy
Pennsylvania’s getting millions from the federal government to build hydrogen hubs in the hopes of making energy that’s more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels. Our state lawmakers think it’s a pretty good deal, but some environmental groups worry cash is taking priority over regulation and public safety. Now that the first phase of an Appalachian hub is kicking off, we’re revisiting our episode from last fall about the potential and pitfalls of these huge projects.
Have a great Monday, yinzers! Thanks for reading 💐
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