⛲ Summer without the fountain?!

⛲ The Point Won’t Flow This Year

Pittsburgh’s fountain at the confluence won’t be turned on until 2026 due to construction at Point State Park. The state plans to spend $3.4 million on improvements ahead of next year’s NFL Draft. [TribLive]

• 🌟 In more positive news: The World’s Largest Rubber Duck is returning to Western Pa. Remember the frenzy in 2013? Waddle on over to Idlewild & SoakZone June 27-29 to see it up close. [Pittsburgh Magazine]

⚡ Pittsburghers Wait for Power

Duquesne Light says that it could take up to seven days before all of its customers have power back. An estimated 250,000 customers lost power throughout the region after Tuesday’s storm. [TribLive]

• The intense storm killed at least three people. [KDKA]
• On Wednesday, Mayor Ed Gainey and County Executive Sara Innamorato declared disaster emergencies for the city and county in response to the storm damage. [Pittsburgh / Allegheny County]

✏️ Pittsburgh Public To Draw New School Zones

PPS will develop new school attendance zones itself instead of hiring a contractor — a move that's been met with some skepticism. The district is analyzing its own data to determine which elementary schools will feed into each high school.

• 🏫 PPS is considering a plan to close and consolidate schools but postponed the next step in the closure process after parents and school board members asked for more information. [90.5 WESA]
• 🎒 We talked to Superintendent Wayne Walters about the state of the district. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🎤 Wiz Khalifa to Perform at Star Lake

The Pittsburgh-born rapper will be in Burgettstown July 19 with co-headliner Sean Paul for the "Good Vibes Only Tour.” Tickets go on sale Friday. [Live Nation]

• 💿 Khalifa just released his new album, “Kush & Orange Juice 2.” [Billboard]

Live life in full bloom this month with tasty food, creative local markets, an indie bookstore crawl, curious new exhibits, and more 🌼

🚲 Gear Up for Bike to Work Day

On May 15, BikePGH is hosting Commuter Cafés at three posts throughout the city so you can snag free treats on your way to or from work. Find locations in Oakland, Downtown, and the Strip District with goodies from Convive Coffee, Brooklyn Bagel, East End Food Co-op, De Fer Coffee & Tea, and Kaya.

🪩 Dance the Night Away

In Bed by Ten is celebrating its ten-year anniversary with a bash at Spirit May 23. Move to tunes from the 1970s to the 2000s, spun by four different DJs, and drink a special anniversary beer made in collaboration with Two Frays Brewing. A portion of proceeds go to Prevention Point Pittsburgh.

🏡 Be Nebby on a House Tour

Ever wonder what that gorgeous historic house looks like on the inside? Take a self-guided walking tour of 10 unique homes in Highland Park — from grand Victorians to stately Colonials. Proceeds go to the Highland Park Community Council.

⚽ Cheer On the Riveters

Pittsburgh is officially a women’s soccer town! The Pittsburgh Riveters will play their first game at Highmark Stadium May 16 against the Cleveland Force. The first 500 fans get a commemorative inaugural game centerpiece. See their game schedule for promotional nights.

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