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August 12, 2024 · — Francesca Dabecco
Honey, I’m homeee! Editor Francesca Dabecco here, back in your inbox after an injury-healing hiatus. I’ve missed yinz! BIG THANKS to the City Cast team and guest writers Kevin Gavin and Lane Fisher who kept the newsletter afloat 💛
I have so much to catch up on! But let’s start with today’s news. ⬇️
What's CITY Talking About?
Score This Penguins Library Card
Starting today, you can snag this Pittsburgh Penguins Carnegie Library card at your local branch. It’s the second limited-edition card in the library’s history! [Pittsburgh Magazine]
Pittsburgh Schools on the Chopping Block?
Ninety percent of public school buildings require substantial renovations, and only seven out of 59 are passable, according to a new evaluation. Hearings on school consolidations and closures will likely begin in September. [PublicSource / 90.5 WESA]
- 🚧 More renovations: 18 Pittsburgh schools and two in Wilkinsburg will become more energy efficient thanks to $15.3 million in federal funding. [90.5 WESA]
Downtown Shelter Shuttered Until November
Due to the extensive repairs needed after a fire in June, Second Avenue Commons residents likely won’t be able to move back into the low-barrier shelter until at least mid-November. Initially, the shelter will only accommodate 133 people when it reopens; the fire displaced more than 180. [90.5 WESA]
Get Thrifty With Us
Sustainable fashion advocate Hannah Horstmyer joins producer Sophia Lo on the City Cast Pittsburgh podcast to share their best thrifting tips and tricks for your next affordable (and environmentally friendly) clothing haul. [🎧City Cast Pittsburgh]
- 🛍️ Saturday is National Thrift Shop Day! Here’s where to snag some deals. [📝Hey Pittsburgh]
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What To Do
Monday, Aug. 12
- 🔵 “Hereafter” Gallery at Contemporary Craft | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — through Aug. 24 | free | Lawrenceville
- 🎨 Wacky Still Life Kids’ Art Class at Atithi Studios | 4-6 p.m. | $34 | Sharpsburg
- 🏕️ Adult Summer Camp: Cooking with Allegheny Land Trust | 6-8 p.m. | $25 | Sewickley
Tuesday, Aug. 13
- 🐐 Bleat and Greet with Allegheny GoatScape | 12-2 p.m. | free | Highland Park
- 🌎 64th Annual International Village | 3-9 p.m. | $2 donation | McKeesport
- 🌾 Garden Get Down at Grist Craft Brewery | 6-9 p.m. | $30-75 | Millvale
- 💃 West Coast Swing at Millvale Merchants | 7-9:30 p.m. | $10-12 | Millvale
Wednesday, Aug. 14
- ✨ Lunch Break Yoga at with All Bodies Welcome Yoga | 12 p.m. | free | Millvale
- 👟 Opening Day Block Party for Pittsburgh Marathon Registration | 5-8 p.m. | free | North Shore
- 📽️ Movie Nights in the Park: Disneynature Wings of Life | 8-11 p.m. | free | Allegheny Commons
- 🧿 And Also Wide: Artist/Mother Lines at Brew House Arts | various times — through Sept. 7 | free | South Side
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I’ll leave you with this tip: PWSA is offering $40 credit on your water bill if you buy a 50-gallon rain barrel.
No more rain checks for me! 😉🌧️ Glad to be back in your inbox!
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