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🔍 The tiniest Pittsburgh landmark
July 14, 2025 · — Francesca Dabecco
One thing about me is… I will go to the Science Center and spend the WHOLE time admiring the tiny historical Pittsburgh landmarks in the Miniature Railroad & Village. I mean, how cute is that pocket-sized Gus and YiaYia’s ice ball cart?
Every year, they add a new gem to the display — and it’s time to weigh in! Should it be Bethel Township High School, Garards Fort Post Office, or Andrew Bayne Memorial Library?
🗳️ Cast your vote online once a day through July 31!
What's CITY Talking About?
🏟️ Concession Upgrades for Acrisure Stadium
Fans will have a more convenient way to get their nachos and beer with the addition of two walk-in marketplaces and self-order stands. The $3.5 million project is just one of many improvements on the North Shore and in Downtown ahead of the NFL Draft next spring. [TribLive / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
🏡 Casa San José To Open New Community Center
The URA voted to sell Casa San José a vacant building in Beechview for $1, plus the costs of construction. The 6,000 square ft. property on Broadway Avenue will allow the nonprofit to expand services like medical care, ESL classes, sewing and cooking workshops, and after-school programs for Pittsburgh’s Latino and immigrant communities. [90.5 WESA]
- ☎️ Casa San José also operates an emergency hotline for people witnessing or experiencing an ICE detention. [Casa San José]
- 🚨 Learn what happens during an ICE stop or raid, what rights immigrants have regardless of their legal status, and how bystanders can help during an ICE encounter in Pittsburgh. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
🪰 Invasive Spotted Lanternflies Are Back
These pesty insects can damage trees, vineyards, and other plants. If you see one, squash it! Look out for grey-ish brown egg masses (most commonly near trees), and stop new nymphs from hatching by scraping the eggs into a plastic bag filled with hand sanitizer. [Axios Pittsburgh / Penn State Extension]
- 📉 It’s not all bad news! Allegheny County’s spotted lanternfly sightings dropped last year 🤞 Let's hope we keep trending in the right direction. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
What To Do
Monday, July 14
- 🎨 Disability Awareness Day at The Warhol (North Shore)
- 🎢 Kennywood Memories with Rick Sebak (Allentown)
- 🎤 Jeff Jimmerson at McCandless Crossing (North Hills)
- 🎣 Evening Fishing & Kayaking with Venture Outdoors (Cannonsburg)
- 🍓 Farmers Market at Liberty Green Park (East Liberty)
- 🌽 Farmers Market at Holy Trinity (Robinson)
- 🍿 Moana 2 at Banksville Park (Banksville)
Tuesday, July 15
- 📣 State of a Just Pittsburgh Workshop (South Side)
- 🏙️ Free Yoga in PPG Plaza (Downtown)
- 🌽 Farmers Market in South Park (Bethel Park)
- ✂️ Laser Cutting with Contemporary Craft (Lawrenceville)
- 🥕 Farmers Market at Bay 41 (Lawrenceville)
- 🎸 We Wiggle Dolls on Tour at Glitterbox Theater (Homestead)
- 🐶 Dog Days of Summer at White Oak Park (White Oak)
- 🌮 Summer Picnic at Bandi Schaum Community Garden (South Side)
Wednesday, July 16
- 🌿 Urban Soil Health with Grow Pittsburgh (Wilkinsburg)
- 🎶 Music Bingo at East End Brewing (Mt. Lebanon)
- 🥂 Romanticize Pittsburgh at The Bank on 8th (West Homestead)
- 🗣️ Speak Your Truth at Bottlerocket (Allentown)
- 🎸 Free Summer Concert at Boyce Park (Plum)
- 🏘️ City in the Streets with Mayor Gainey (Allentown)
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