🌊 What’s under Pittsburgh’s rivers?

What’s Under Pittsburgh’s Rivers?

A recent Allegheny River dredge dug up 50,000 pounds of car parts — possibly from a long-gone Downtown parking lot. The effort between Three Rivers Waterkeeper and Living Lands & Water also unearthed bikes, skateboards, and even a mattress! [TribLIVE]

LDS Temple Opens for Tours

The first regional Latter-day Saints temple will be dedicated on Sept. 15 in Cranberry Township, and the public can get a rare glimpse inside the meticulously decorated, 32,240-square-foot house of worship through Aug. 31. After that, it will only be open to some 29,000 Mormons from 80 congregations. [90.5 WESA]

Want to Rent in the Burgh?

Today’s City Cast Pittsburgh podcast is for you. Adam DiBuo from Neighborhood Legal Services shares an essential checklist before you sign a lease — and what to do if things go south with your landlord. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

New Environmental Justice Incubator

Twelve projects in Allegheny and Beaver counties that invest in equity, energy, mobility, water, food, and air quality are a part of the first cohort of a new environmental incubator, developed by New Sun Rising and RiverWise. [New Sun Rising]

• 🏕️ Hey, we know them! Marcus Shoffner of the Outdoor Inclusion Coalition is one of the participants. He told us where yinz should camp around Pittsburgh. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Named on the day President James Garfield was buried, the sloping neighborhood of Garfield has evolved into a thriving artists community, ideal for a day of eating and exploring colorful art!

🍽️ Eat & Drink

Begin with breakfast at Third Space Bakery for fluffy slices of quiche, and come back for a class on making your own loaves.

Lunch & dinner: Sample Korean liquor at Soju, and load up on oyster mushrooms and gimbap; eat locally sourced, seasonal dishes at Spork (but save room for the three-course dessert); or order takeout vegan pizza from Spak Brothers.

Sips & late nights: Hang outside at Two Frays Brewery with a vanilla java porter, and round out your night with drinks, pinball, and a DJ at Mixtape.

🛍️ Shop Local

Find colorful gifts at Workshop PGH or unique silkscreen art at PULLPROOF studio, then dig for treasures at East End Community Thrift — one of the best thrift shops in the city.

👟 Go, See, Do!

Garfield is an artist's counter-cultural paradise. Stop by the Center for PostNatural History’s exhibits on human alterations of plants and animals; take a class or watch a showcase at Los Sabrosos Dance Co.; and get to know the creatives at Boom Concepts.

Looking for galleries? Visit Laura Jean McLaughlin’s Clay Penn studio surrounded by mosaic sculptures, or admire LikeLike Studio’s interactive art on your way to enjoy live music, spoken word performances, and local vendors at Garfield’s Unblurred First Fridays.