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🛑 Pittsburgh Ends its Vacant Lot Program

City Council voted to pause a program that lets property owners buy neighboring city-owned lots at a steep discount. The Side Yard Sale Program was halted indefinitely because councilors couldn’t agree on whether the offer should only be available to homeowners or also include corporations and landlords. [TribLive]

⚖️ Philly DA Sues Musk Over $1 Million Giveaway

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner wants to stop Elon Musk’s $1 million giveaway in Pennsylvania, calling it “indisputably an unlawful lottery.” Musk is giving away $1 million a day to registered voters in swing states who sign his PAC’s petition; experts say this violates federal election law. [NPR]

📽️ The Waterfront’s Multimillion Dollar Upgrade

AMC Theatres is investing millions of dollars into a six-to-nine-month renovation starting in 2025. The West Homestead theater will get new reclinable seating; improved common areas; and a bar serving cocktails, beer, and wine. It will also downsize from 4,000 theater seats to 2,200, opening up space for new development. [KDKA]

🦷 Free Health Clinic in Downtown This Weekend

Need a check up? Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh is offering free vision, dental, and hearing exams Friday and Saturday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. [NEXTpittsburgh]