🍣 Rooftop sushi in Downtown

🏥 AGH To Renovate, Expand Emergency Department

Allegheny Health Network announced a $43 million renovation at its flagship hospital on the North Side, which will expand the Level 1 trauma center’s footprint to 36,000 square-feet. The multi-phase project is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. [AHN]

• 🎥 AGH is the fiction set of “The Pitt.” Here are five things the Max drama gets right (and wrong) about the Burgh. [📝 Hey Pittsburgh / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

💰 Pittsburgh Mills Never Paid its Pothole Bill

Patch Management Inc. says the mall’s owner hasn’t paid a $21,000 bill for repairing hazardous potholes on the property with asphalt. Namdar Realty Group’s negligence has led to an outpouring of complaints from residents online — along criminal charges. [TribLive / Facebook]

• 🕳️ Why are potholes so bad here?! The city’s Department of Public Works takes us behind the scenes. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🏛️ PA House Passes Early Voting Bill

The PA House advanced a bill that would give voters more than a week of early voting and greater access to ballot drop boxes; it would also allow county election officials to start processing mail-in ballots earlier. (Currently, they can’t begin until 7 a.m. on Election Day.) The bill passed 102 to 101 with all Republicans opposed and now goes to the Senate. [Associated Press]

• 🗳️ Ready to vote May 20? Prepare with our primary election guide. [📝 Hey Pittsburgh / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🎓 7 Penn State Campuses Could Close

The University’s board is recommending closing seven branch campuses in 2027 — including three in Western PA: Fayette, New Kensington, and Shenango. A final decision hasn’t been made yet. Penn State's board of trustees are scheduled to meet today. [KDKA]

We love to update yinz about the yummiest new places to grab a bite or bev in the Burgh! Check out what caught our eye this week 🤤

🍾 Whisper Serves Wine & Dessert Downtown

Cap off your night in the Cultural District with sips and sweets at this bar on Penn Avenue — or go for dessert first (we won’t judge!). The menu has an extensive wine selection, perfect to pair with a fancy treat like lemon ricotta doughnuts with black pepper and rosemary pastry cream.

🍕 Rockaway Pizzeria Fires Up in Regent Square

This long-awaited pizza joint moved from White Oak and is now slinging classic and specialty pies on S. Braddock Avenue. We can’t wait to try the yellow margherita, made with Northern Italian cherry tomatoes, or a super stacked hoagie.

🍔 Dad's Dog & Burger Brings Nostalgia to Bloomfield

Craving a taste of comfort? Grab a natural-casing hot dog, juicy burger, or salty fries and onion rings inside this Liberty Avenue spot filled with retro charm. '70s paneling? Check. Orange diner booths? Check. Steel City memorabilia? Check. Milkshakes and root beer floats? Check, check!

🍣 Sushi i Rolls Into Downtown

Come hungry to the new all-you-can-eat Japanese eatery inside of the old Harris Grill on Fourth Ave. Lunch ($18.99) and dinner ($29.99) gets you sushi, appetizers, hibachi, fried rice, and more. Oh, and did we mention they have rooftop dining?