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⚖️ Inside Pennsylvania’s gun laws

August 13, 2024 · — Francesca Dabecco

Good morning, neighbor! The dog days of summer are probably behind us, but you can get pooch-inspired coffee drinks at Curbside on the Run in Blawnox all month with sales benefiting a local shelter 🐕☕

Here’s what else you should do to make the most of the rest of this month ☀️

What's CITY Talking About?

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Try paddleboarding with Three Rivers Outdoors Co. at the Allegheny RiverTrail outpost in Aspinwall. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

It’s A-Boat to Get More Fun

Steel City Rowing Club and Venture Outdoors got funding from the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission to make water activities more accessible. [90.5 WESA]

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More Money & Complaints for Pgh’s Section 8

The city’s Housing Choice Voucher program got an overhaul to curb displacement and homelessness, but issues persist. Landlords complain of delayed inspections and payments, and many voucher recipients are unable to find a suitable space. [PublicSource]

Inside Pennsylvania’s Gun Laws

Did you know it’s easier to buy an assault rifle than a handgun in Pennsylvania? We’re examining the state’s loophole — which is under increased scrutiny since the assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler last month. [PublicSource / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

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Wanted: School Bus Drivers

Students head back to the classroom this month, but there aren’t enough drivers to get them there. [KDKA-TV]

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Where Is It?

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This week’s photo challenge is a special menu favorite of yours truly. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

Let’s play a game! Where in Pittsburgh can you find the veggie burger and sour beer in the photo above? 👀

🌟 Congrats to Sarah D., Bob S., Diane T., Al H., Natalie E., Meghan H., Nancy H., Corey E., Jody C., Alissa F., Ellen S., Megan P., Flo B., Carla C., Lauren C., Jennifer A., Joann A., and Katherine A. who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge! ⬇️

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The essential workers mural by Brian Gonnella at Main Street and Woolslayer Way in Bloomfield. (Sophia Lo / City Cast Pittsburgh)

📣 Get to know this part of tahn with our neighborhood guide.

📰 News flash! Bloomfield was supposed to get more affordable housing and a grocery store, but an increasingly common Pittsburgh quirk made the developer scrap the plan altogether. We broke the bad news on the City Cast Pittsburgh podcast.

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What To Do

Tuesday, Aug. 13

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Thursday, Aug. 15

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📝 No surprise — I’m kind of a stationary nerd, so I was bummed to learn that Meshwork Press is closing in Wilkinsburg. But the good news is that they’re having a closeout sale on their cards and supplies this weekend 🛍

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