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⛈️ County Starts Storm Preparedness Committee

Allegheny County Council is conducting a review of the county's response to last month's severe thunderstorm, which left hundreds of thousands of people without power. A new committee will collect feedback from emergency responders and utility companies and submit recommendations for future storms. [90.5 WESA]

• 🌪️ How will PA deal with more threats from climate change as President Trump considers cutting FEMA? [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🚧 Lane Restrictions on Parkway East

Heading to the Squirrel Hill Tunnel? Expect outbound lane and shoulder restrictions from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Friday, between the tunnel and Edgewood/Swissvale interchange. Crews are working on a retaining wall outside of the tunnel, as part of a larger project to replace the Commercial Street Bridge. [TribLive]

• 🚗 Don’t forget about PA’s new driving rule — it goes into effect next week! [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🌳 Pittsburgh Parks Rank 15th Nationally

The Trust for Public Land compared Pittsburgh parks to other major cities in five categories: acreage, access, investment, amenities, and equity. The report found that 94% of Pittsburgh residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park — compared to the national average of 76% for the 100 most populous U.S. cities. Dig into the data. [Trust for Public Land]

• 👟 Here’s our guide to exploring Pittsburgh’s 176 parks. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🎟️ Pittsburgh Playwrights Honor August Wilson

The Hill District theater company is gearing up for three summer productions by a legendary playwright from the neighborhood. Buy tickets to “Fences,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” and “Two Trains Running.” [Pittsburgh Playwrights]

• 🎭 The plays are from Wilson’s “Century Cycle,” 10 productions examining Black life throughout the 20th century. Explore Wilson’s legacy in Pittsburgh. [📝 Hey Pittsburgh]

Introducing Neighbor shoutouts 📣 This is where City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors get to shine a light on their fave local people and spots.

• ☕ Megan M. says owners Jessica and Ben have “created such a gem” at Spigolo in Edgewood with their “great coffee, delicious snacks, and lovely company.”
• 📣 Erin L. wants everyone to know about the @218WeeksofAction Instagram, a resource that shares simple actions you can take to support our most vulnerable neighbors.
• 😅 Sophia T. wants to give some love to the new Northside Community Pilates studio in East Allegheny. P.S. She says North Side residents get discounts!

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