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🚗 Plan for these detours today
August 9, 2024 · — Natalia Aldana
Happy Friday! And happy 80th birthday to Smokey Bear! This spokesbear for wildfire prevention is still reminding us that humans cause nine out of 10 forest fires.
As you’re out there summer-ing in PA, check out these wildfire danger maps. And always ask yourself, WWSD? (What Would Smokey Do?)
What's CITY Talking About?
Drivers: Plan for Detours Today
PennDOT plans to repair a large hole on the Crosstown Boulevard ramp to Boulevard of the Allies. Before you get in your car, check out the planned detours. [TribLive]
Want to Buy Station Square?
This tourist spot along the Monongahela River is for sale, again. The mixed-use property was also on sale during the pandemic and has changed owners a few times. [Pittsburgh Business Times]
Chatham Closes North Hills Residence Hall
Students and community members say the university announced the closure of Orchard Hall dormitory last month “out of the blue,” leaving the North Hills campus without its only residence hall. The Chatham Students United group says at least 30 students had deposited funds to live there this fall. [Pittsburgh Union Progress]
Pgh-Based Self-Driving Company Goes Public
Aurora raised $483 million last week to fund the first phase of their driverless trucking service. The Strip District company plans to start service in Texas by the end of 2024, and the millions raised add to their $1 billion of liquidity that Aurora Innovation expects will give them “runway well into 2026.” [Axios]
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What To Do
Friday, Aug. 9
- 🚲 PGH Critical Mass Bike Ride | 6 p.m. | free | Friendship
- 🐍 Exhibition Opening: Azza El Siddique at Mattress Factory | 6-8 p.m. | free | North Side
- 🛥️ A Yacht Rock Party at Crafthouse | 6 p.m. doors, 8:30 p.m. show | $19-30 | Whitehall
- 🛳️ Gateway Clipper Faith & Family Dinner Cruise | 6-9 p.m. | $49.87 | Station Square
- 💃🏻 For the Love of Bachata at Grandview Overlook | 6:30-10 p.m. | free | Mt. Washington
- 🎶 Live Summer Music Series with Walkin’ Rosie | 7-10 p.m. | free | Mt. Oliver
- 🌹 65 Roses Prom at Rivers Club | 7-11 p.m. | $50 | Downtown
- 🪩 Jellyfish at Cobra | 9:30 p.m. | $15 | Bloomfield
Saturday, Aug. 10
- 📝 Pittsburgh Writer’s Corner at Margaux | 9-11 a.m. | free | East Liberty
- ♻️ Hard To Recycle Collection | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | various costs per item | Elizabeth
- 🛍️ South Side Community Yard Sale | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | free | South Side
- 🫣 Introverts of Pittsburgh Visit The National Aviary | 10-11 a.m. | 20+ | North Shore
- 🌞 YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Community Day | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | free | Homewood
- 🥬 Vegfest in Allegheny Commons Park | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | free | North Side
- 📚 City Books’ 40th Anniversary | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | free | Allegheny West
- 🍻 Barrel & Flow Fest at The Stacks | 12-9 p.m. | various prices, $73 GA | Strip District
- 🧑💻 Code & Coffee at Prototype | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | free | Oakland
- 🎸 Rock, Reggae & Relief at Stage AE | 1:30 p.m. | $75+ | North Shore
- 📝 Poetic Justice at Brew House Arts | 5-7 p.m. | free | South Side
- 🎵 Idina Menzel at the Benedum Center | 8 p.m. | $55+ | Downtown
Sunday, Aug. 11
- 🎠 Kids Day at Schenley Plaza | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | free | Oakland
- 🃏 2nd & North Cards at Bravo! Italian Kitchen | 12-4 p.m. | free | Ross Township
- 🍃 Pittsburgh Cannabis Festival at Allegheny Commons Park | 12-5 p.m. | free | North Side
- 🍻 Hops & Shops Pop Up Market | 1-3 p.m. | pay as you go | Millvale
- 💼 Career Fair Employment Workshop at Bottlerocket Social Hall | 1 p.m. | free | Allentown
- 🚶♀️ Pgh Girls Who Walk Meetup at Pro Bike + Run | 2 p.m. | free | North Park
- 🐶 Doggo Day at Kingfly Spirits for Hello Bully | 2-5 p.m. | free | Strip District
- 📖 Debut Author Samuel Kọ́láwọlé at City of Asylum | 3-4:30 p.m. | free | North Side
Today on City Cast
Shapiro’s Future, Self-Driving Trucks & Unsolved Mysteries
It’s the Friday news roundup! Kamala Harris made her pick for vice president and it’s not our governor. Plus, a Pittsburgh-based company raised millions to launch driverless trucks in Texas, and Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries reboot is turning its attention to a local cold case.
Today and through this weekend, all WorkshopPGH locations are fundraising and collecting donations to support Garfield and Wilkinsburg residents with back-to-school items. Drop by if you have any school supplies (or cash) to spare 🎒
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