🚨 Will Pgh build a ‘Cop City’?

City Council Delays Vote on ‘Cop City’

Council is postponing its decision to bring in a developer for a firefighter, EMS, and police training facility in Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar. The city acquired the former VA property in 2021 at practically no cost and is required under contract to develop the land for law enforcement and emergency management. Council will be back in session in September. [PublicSource]

A Clash Over Trash Pick Up Delays

Pittsburgh’s fleet of garbage trucks, snow plows, and emergency vehicles are in bad shape, and residents in Oakland and Polish Hill recently experienced trash pickup delays. There’s disagreement among city leaders on why the delay happened in the first place. [WTAE / WESA]

• You should know these Pittsburgh trash and recycling rules. [📝 Hey Pittsburgh]

Volunteers Track Regional ICE Raids

The nonprofit Casa San José has trained more than 250 volunteers to monitor and document ICE activity throughout the region and inform residents of their rights. [PublicSource / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

• Arrests are often made by masked federal agents driving unmarked vehicles. [PublicSource]
• Get to know the local nonprofits supporting Pittsburgh’s immigrant community. [NEXTpittsburgh]

UPMC Magee Nurses Get a Union Vote

The National Labor Relations Board ruled that UPMC must permit nurses at Oakland’s Magee-Womens Hospital to hold a union election. Staff are advocating for higher wages, better staff-to-patient ratios, and more transparency from UPMC. [TribLive]

Let’s play a game! Where can you find the fun vintage pieces in the photo above? 👀

🌟 Congrats to Christy D., Janis M., Olivia J., Chad G., Melinda P., and Hillary S. who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge ⬇️

Find this “Lady Deutschtown” painting by Pittsburgh muralist Jeremy Raymer on East Ohio Street. It’s located outside of Farmer’s Daughter, a charming flower and gift shop where you can find cookbooks, plant pots of all shapes and sizes, sweet-smelling candles, unique wall prints, and much more. The neighborhood got the name “Deutschtown” because it was once home to a large population of German immigrants.

There’s a reason I took you to East Ohio Street 👀 Last week was all about “Cleveburgh” — a series about why Pittsburgh and Cleveland should consider joining forces and what makes this Ohio city the perfect spot for a weekend getaway.

But if you’re not up for visiting eastern Ohio… you should at least get some tasty food on East Ohio Street 😜

Looking for more to see and do?

• 🍑 Make plans for the month with our guide to August.
• 🍽️ Try some of the best new food & drink spots.
• 🌳 Stretch and flow at outdoor yoga classes.
• 👟 Take a tour of Pittsburgh’s historic city steps.
• 🌊 Enjoy our rivers by boat, kayak, or alfresco eats.
• 🍦 Get the region’s best ice cream and dairy-free scoops

We’re back with a recommendation from a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor 📣 This is a weekly spot in the newsletter where members get to shine a light on their fave local businesses, organizations, and events.

• 🍷 Annie S. is a big fan of Refucilo Winery in Allegheny West. She says it has great wine, knowledgeable staff, and a cute back patio. “Don’t miss this neighborhood gem!” We agree. Find it in our roundup of the best places to drink wine in Pittsburgh.

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