🍹 26 food & drink fests

💰 Amazon Invests $20 Billion in PA Data Centers

Two data center complexes will be built in eastern Pennsylvania, one near the Susquehanna nuclear power plant and another in Fairless Hills at an old U.S. Steel mill site. Gov. Josh Shapiro says it’s the largest private sector investment in PA history. [90.5 WESA]

✅ Pittsburgh Passes Paid Sick Leave Bill

City Council voted to increase the minimum number of paid sick days for Pittsburgh workers. Employees at larger companies will be able to earn nine days instead of five; those at smaller companies can earn six days instead of three. Learn about the bill and what it means for you. [WPXI / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🏀 Dick’s Sporting Goods Leaves Pittsburgh Mills

Macy’s is the only remaining anchor tenant at the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills — a mall that’s been all over the news for legal battles over pothole problems.

• 🎉 The grand opening for Dick's newest location at the Waterworks Mall near Aspinwall is June 20-22. Stop by for sales, specials, and an appearance by Steelers player Joey Porter, Jr. [TribLive]

🎭 CMU Wins Big at Tony Awards

Alumni and staff from Carnegie Mellon University were recognized for their excellence in Broadway theatre for “Best Revival of a Musical,” “Best Costume Design,” and “Best Actress in a Featured Role.” Alumni also presented the annual “Excellence in Theatre Education Award,” which CMU co-founded in partnership with the Tony Awards. [CMU]

Pittsburgh is cooking up a ton of flavorful fun this summer, from beloved annual traditions to a few first-timers. Mark your calendar for these delicious food and drink celebrations in the Burgh ⬇️

🌶️ Caribbean Carnival

🗓️ July 5

📍 North Side

Head over to Allegheny Commons for Pittsburgh's first Caribbean festival. All day long, you can feast on island dishes, shop for art, and listen to upbeat music and steel drums. General admission is $45; VIP tickets are $117.

🍹 Non Alcoholic Cocktail Week

🗓️ July 7-13

📍 Various locations

The Open Road is bringing this new drink celebration to bars and restaurants across the city. Sip on nonalcoholic versions of your favorite cocktails, or try a refreshing mocktail with a twist of its own. The fun begins with a kickoff party at Two Frays Brewery in Garfield.

🍻 Barrel and Flow Fest

🗓️ August 9

📍 Strip District

Cheers to Black brewers and creatives at Stacks at 3 Crossings, where more than 100 breweries and distillers will be sharing their creations — many in collaboration with artists and chefs. Fill up your cup, then dance to live music and browse art and craft vendors. General admission is $60, but there are a bunch of add-on experiences like a Barrel and Float with a Gateway Clipper on Aug. 7

• 🎶 Start the party early with a vinyl release at Kingfly Spirits on Aug. 3

🥕 Pittsburgh VegFest

🗓️ August 16

📍 North Side

Expand your plant-based palette at this annual festival in Allegheny Commons, featuring some of the best vegan food in the region, animal rescue orgs, and creative craft vendors. Look forward to goodies like Korean bibimbap from manduhandu, Cuban-inspired treats from Mami’s Bakes, and comfort food recreations from Veggies N’at. Be sure to say hi to some four-legged friends, like the pigs from Pittsburgh Squealers.

🥘 Soul Food Festival

🗓️ August 29-31

📍 Downtown

Celebrate Pittsburgh’s Black entrepreneurs with a BBQ contest, craft vendors, live music, and some of the best soul food in the city — like Leon’s Caribbean, Ray Ray’s BBQ, and Aunt Rhonda's sweet potato pie. Check out festivities in Market Square and along the Boulevard of the Allies.