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🐧 Crosby Recommits to the Pens

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, aka “one of the greatest players in the history of the game,” signed a two-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season for around $8.7 million a year. (#87!) [NHL]

📣 County Meets To Discuss Climate Action

There’s been little progress since Allegheny County Council first requested a Climate Action Plan last fall, and they’re finally holding a public hearing about it tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. in the courthouse’s Gold Room. [PublicSource]

• 🏭 What else? County Council is considering raising fees for facilities that produce a lot of pollution, like U.S. Steel. [PublicSource]

🏡 Could This New Law Protect Homeowners?

The state Senate’s new Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program could allow the city to protect homeowners from being priced out of their residences by deferring (or exempting) property tax increases within gentrifying neighborhoods. [City of Pittsburgh]

• 👀 Let’s see what happens. Mayor Gainey has his eye on four more years. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

✨ Glitterbox Theater Reopens in Homestead

After losing its lease in North Oakland’s Blumcraft Building, the queer theater group found a new home inside an old auto garage on West 8th Avenue with room for 150 guests. [90.5 WESA]

• 🎤 Check out Glitterbox’s monthly open-stage comedy night Rhinestone Microphone or save the date for Halloween events, like The Mon Monster Mash on Oct. 19.

Let’s play a game! Where in Pittsburgh can you find the helping hand mural with portraits of neighbors in the photo above? 👀

🌟 Congrats to Bob S., Maria T., Gloria G., Maureen C., Joann A., Madeleine B., Paul P., Lori K., Alissa F., Carla C., Diane T., Harrison, and Corey E. who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge!

The city’s Public Arts Pittsburgh program installed these sculptural charm bracelets along Butler Street in 2002 to symbolize community and neighborhood history.

• 🌟 The door and star anchor tie into the neighborhood’s architectural features
• 🪽 Angel wings symbolize spirituality and the nearby Allegheny Cemetery
• 🌹 The rose illustrates beauty and life
• 🇺🇸 The “Doughboy” is a recognizable statue at Butler and Penn

🔍 Looking for more secrets to the city? Check out our archive of neighborhood guides, look for great fall festivals in every corner of the city and beyond, or find our tips for rounding out the rest of September in Pittsburgh.