🚲 Pgh’s new pedestrian bridge

✈️ Best Flights Out of PIT This Summer

Pittsburgh International Airport isn’t the cheapest place to catch a flight to a desirable destination, but if you’re a little creative and very patient, there are lots of deals to be found! City Cast Pittsburgh’s Megan Harris and Sophia Lo are sharing the best strategies for finding a cheap flight, which sites and services to use, and a few interesting trips you can book right now. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

• 📍 Want more direct options? Check out our bonus episode with recommendations for fun places you can travel to from Pittsburgh this summer. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🔋 McCormick Talks Energy in Pittsburgh

Republican U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick toured the National Energy Technology Laboratory in the South Hills this week, ahead of the energy summit he’s hosting at CMU July 15; President Donald Trump is expected to attend. [Axios Pittsburgh / 90.5 WESA]

• 🖊️ McCormick and Democratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman recently introduced a bill that would move the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management to Pittsburgh, saying the office should "be among the people it regulates." [90.5 WESA]

🍩 Oliver’s Donuts, Main Street Diner To Close

Both the cafe and restaurant located inside of Lawrenceville Market House are closing June 29. The vendors inside the market — including plant, jewelry, clothing, and wine shops — will remain open. [Olivers Donuts / Main Street Diner]

• 📣 Want to open up your biz in these spaces? Reach out at [email protected] or 412-369-1555.

🎶 Locals Keep Concerts Sober-Friendly

Nonprofits Sage’s Army and John’s Echo are bringing their dedicated sober space to Stage AE for a second season — offering mocktails and resources for those in recovery — and looking for donations to keep it going. [TribLive]

• 🍾 Learn what’s inside the Open Road, Pittsburgh’s nonalcoholic bottle shop — now located in Garfield. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]