🏀 A year without the North Side Y

Will Tropical Storm Debby Affect Pittsburgh?

It’s not clear yet. Plumes of moisture from the storm that hit northern Florida yesterday are expected to create heavy rains and storms in Pennsylvania today, and possibly also later in the week. [CBS News]

PA’s Marc Fogel Speaks from Russian Prison

On a phone call following the international prisoner swap, Fogel told his mom how distressing the situation is and how his spinal injury is being treated in Russian hospitals. This is the third time the PA native was excluded from a diplomatic exchange. [TribLive]

• We’re talking about his case on today’s City Cast Pittsburgh podcast 🎧

North Side YMCA Gets a Glow Up

The North Side’s Allegheny YMCA will close for almost a year for extensive, multi-million dollar renovations. Current residents — approximately 50 low-income men — will be allowed to remain throughout the project, which officials hope will be completed by January 2026. [NextPittsburgh]

Breakfast Paradise Scales Back

Oak Hill Post is reducing its hours. Owners say the Brookline business was doing great, but keeping up with demand has taken a toll on staff and ultimately felt unsustainable. [@oakhillpgh]

Let’s play a game! Where in Pittsburgh can you find the mural in the photo above? 👀

🌟 Congrats to Harold L., Justin N., Ronni W., Michelle K., Tiffany, Garrett S., Rick A., who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge!

The Longue Vue Club in Verona is hosting a live performance of A Moon for the Misbegotten with Quantum Theatre through Aug. 25, and spectators can take in the stunning Allegheny River views from the sporting clays fields.

VP Nods, Sober Spaces, and a New Kind of Vending Machine

A local teacher was left out of America’s latest prisoner swap with Russia, but his family isn’t giving up. Seven vending machines filled with free Narcan are popping up across the county, and Pittsburgh’s alcohol-free scene is more vibrant than ever. Plus, how a certain mayor added to the VP announcement drama.