⛱️ Don’t miss these June events

🏥 UPMC Magee-Womens Nurses Want To Unionize

SEIU Healthcare PA filed a request for a union election on behalf of nearly 1,000 employees at Magee-Womens Hospital, one of Pittsburgh’s largest labor and delivery centers. Nurses say they're pushing for unionization because of concerns about staffing levels and the quality of patient care. [90.5 WESA]

⛔ City Shuts Down Herron Avenue Bridge

The bridge between Polish Hill and Lawrenceville is closed indefinitely due to safety concerns found in a recent inspection. Traffic will be detoured to the Bloomfield Bridge, and PRT’s 54 bus will be re-routed. The city was already planning to fully rehab the bridge starting in 2028. [City of Pittsburgh / PRT]

🎓 7 Penn State Campuses To Close

Due to low enrollment and financial challenges, the University’s board approved the closures of seven branch campuses in 2027, including three in Western PA: Fayette, New Kensington, and Shenango. The closures will affect thousands of students and more than 500 employees. [SpotlightPA]

• 📚 Know a rising high school senior? Penn State’s still offering its Readiness Institute Summer Discovery program, which gives students a stipend to participate in five weeks of hands-on career development. [PSU]

With Pride celebrations, outdoor recreation, live music, and festive markets, Pittsburgh will be bursting with color and life this June. Don’t miss out on the sunshine and good vibes ⬇️

🍹 Sip on Something Summery

What’s better than a refreshing beverage in the sunshine? Wine fans can fill their glass at Bellevue UnWined along Lincoln Avenue June 7, Pittsburgh Wine Fest in Mellon Square June 21, or Rooftop Sip and Soiree at Kimpton Hotel Monaco June 22.

More of a beer drinker? Cheers at Trace Fridays at Allegheny RiverTrail Park, Beers of the Burgh at Carrie Furnaces June 7, or Parks on Tap at Schenley Park Visitor Center June 27.

🚲 Ride or Walk in Open Streets

Experience Pittsburgh from a new perspective at Bike Pittsburgh’s annual OpenStreetsPGH event June 29. Miles of city streets will be shut down to cars and open for residents to walk, run, bike, skate, and roll. There will also be free fitness workshops, kids’ biking classes, local food vendors, and more family-friendly activities. Stay tuned for routes!

🛍️ Shop at Festivals, Yard Sales & Pop Ups

Score some gems at the Three Rivers Arts Fest June 5-8; Neighborhood Flea in Schenley Plaza June 1 or SouthSide Works June 8; Allentown Night Market June 14; or Pittsburgh Pickers Vintage Market at The Highline June 29.

Looking for cheap home goods? Find secondhand treasures at the Highland Park Yard Sale June 8, Mexican War Streets Yard Sale June 14, or Conquer the Colony’s Yard Sale June 28-29 in Wexford.

👟 Explore the City on a Walking Tour

This summer is for the nebby neighbors! Discover architecturally interesting homes and gorgeous gardens in bloom on the 30th Annual South Side Home & Garden Tour June 8, the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Garden Tour June 22, or the Observatory Hill House Tour June 29.

Want a tour with a performance? Be inspired by historical Pittsburgh legends on a walk through Allegheny Cemetery June 21. Prime Stage Theatre actors will resurrect the stories of locals buried in one of the largest and oldest burial grounds in Pittsburgh.

🎉 Have a Blast at Babesburgh Bash

Allegheny Landing Park will radiate feminine excellence at Babesburgh Bash June 14. Shop at a women-owned vendor market; sip on local wine, craft beer, and cocktails; move your body with Afro-beats dancing or yoga; and plug into nonprofits that support local women and families.