🍹 Pgh’s first NA cocktail week

💸 PRT OKs Budget Cuts, Fare Hike

Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s board reluctantly approved a new budget that includes massive service cuts, a fare increase, staff layoffs, and no service after 11 p.m. — effective in February. The board is legally required to adopt a balanced budget by June 30 in order to keep federal grants, but PRT says it will continue lobbying for more state funding so that the cuts aren't ultimately needed. [Union Progress]

• 🏛️ The PA budget was also due on June 30, but state legislature once again blew past the deadline. Lawmakers are still debating details of the proposal, including money for transit across the state. [SpotlightPA]
• 🚦 How did we get here? And how can Pittsburgh get a well-funded transit system? [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🚙 Pittsburgh Reduces Fatal Crashes, Injuries

City data shows that crashes, fatalities, and serious injuries declined for the fourth year in a row. Officials credit the progress to traffic-calming efforts made through the Vision Zero plan. [Union Progress / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

• 🚲 Will Allegheny County get on board? After two pedestrian fatalities in a single day, BikePGH is urging the county to adopt Vision Zero. [BikePGH]
• 🛑 Two pedestrians were hurt after a driver plowed through barricades at OpenStreetsPGH over the weekend. [WTAE]

⚽ Pittsburgh Riveters Head to Playoffs

The Riveters finished their first-ever regular season with a win and are headed to the playoffs. Highmark Stadium will host Central Conference semifinals July 4 and July 6. Whoever wins the semifinals will represent the region at the USL W League national semifinals July 11-13. [City Paper]

It’s hot in July, but the events are cool. Enjoy farm-fresh food, live shows, riverfront fun, refreshing sips, and more this month ⬇️

🍹 Cheers at Nonalcoholic Cocktail Week

Pittsburgh is mixing up its first-ever NA cocktail week, with both dry versions of favorite classics and unique sober concoctions. Kick off a week of sensational sips with The Open Road’s Mod Monday party at Two Frays Brewery July 7, then visit participating bars for refreshing vibes all week long.

🌊 Check Out RiverLife’s ‘Shore Thing’

Pittsburgh has a new way to experience the riverfront with RiverLife’s 4,500-square-foot floating platform that’s “part gathering spot, part creative lab.” The hub has art supplies, a floating library, cards, and boardgames. Plus, it’ll host special events like DJ nights, live music, yoga flows, and other workout classes.

🐐 Head to South Side Park for Goat Fest

Celebrate the hardworking goats who help tackle the parks’ invasive plants with a day of family-friendly fun at Goat Fest PGH July 26. Enjoy live music, craft vendors, goat yoga, food trucks, and children’s activities like face painting with Vincent Van Goat. All of the funds go to ecological restoration efforts!

🛍️ Shop (and Trade) at Local Markets

Find local artists, crafters, and vintage sellers popping up at Neighborhood Flea in Schenley Plaza July 6, Burgh Crafted Makers Market at Mazzotta Winery July 12, Burgh Bazaar at the Benedum Lot in Downtown July 19, WorkshopPGH Open House July 20, and Millvale Summer Market Day July 26.

Get nostalgic with cassettes, VHS, and more at Undead Format Fest at Bottlerocket Social Hall July 26, or browse vintage Pittsburgh gear at Days Gone By Market at Velum Fermentation July 27.

Want to trade or give away your stuff? Head to the Really Really Free Market July 26 or Three Rivers Waterkeeper’s Clothing Swap July 31.

🍅 Celebrate Fresh Pittsburgh Produce

It’s the season for backyard gardens and farm-to-fork meals — and there’s one experience you should splurge on if you love inventive food made with fresh ingredients.

The team at One by Spork — the reimagined Spork in Garfield — has a pre fixe dinner series featuring crops from their urban farm right outside! And they’re making plants the main show with a new vegetarian series every Monday. Each small plate is paired with wine and cocktails or NA drinks, crafted to perfection. Look around the communal table, and you’ll be amazed by all of their food lab tools, from a koji incubator to a dehydrator.