🎙️ We talk to Pgh’s superintendent

💼 Pgh Workers Affected by Federal Firings

Between 60 and 70 workers represented by the American Federation of Government Employees union have been fired in Pennsylvania, including about 20 in Pittsburgh. The union (which represents a significant portion of federal employees) hasn’t received any communication about terminations from agency heads, so the exact number of layoffs is still unclear. [90.5 WESA]

• 🔥 What types of federal workers been fired? Find that info here. [USA Today]
• 📣 ICYMI: Locals protested President Trump’s agenda, including mass firings, over the weekend in Squirrel Hill. [TribLive]

🌈 QMNTY Closet Opens on the North Side

The free thrift store has clothing, hygiene products, work attire, and other gender-affirming necessities for trans and non-binary Pittsburghers. It's operated by local groups TransYOUniting and Proud Haven. [QBurgh]

🐘 Sewickely Attorney Named Allegheny GOP Chair

Jason Richey was elected to replace outgoing county chairman Sam DeMarco, who left his post to work for U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick. Richey, who formerly ran for governor, won the vote after both of his opponents withdrew from the race. [90.5 WESA]

Let’s play a game! Where in Pittsburgh can you find this blue neon sign in the photo above? 👀

Yinz get a pass on last week’s “Where Is It?” photo challenge. Reader Megan P. wrote in to let me know that this mural outside of Warrington Beer Depot in Allentown was actually recently taken down!

Some of my favorite businesses are gone, too. (Open Road found new digs in Garfield and Onion Maiden is closed for renovations 😢) But this street is still definitely worth a stroll. Allentown is known for its offbeat businesses that’ve become a mecca for the goth kids — curiosity shops, a “misfit” fitness studio, a heavy metal coffee shop, and even a hidden speakeasy! 💀🍸

And since the Mount Washington Transit Tunnel is closed for renovations, the T is running through Allentown again. It’s the perfect time to explore the neighborhood! 🚋

👀 Looking for more to see and do?

• 💡 Try your luck with our latest Pittsburgh Pop Quiz.
• 🍰 Make your own classic yinzer baked goods at home.
• 🪴 Surround yourself with green from the city’s best plant shops
• 🎷 Honor Pittsburgh’s jazz legacy at these bars and cultural hubs.
• 📚 Curl up with a good read from the city’s best indie bookstores
• 😋Try something tasty from these new restaurant openings