🌮 Pittsburgh taco tour

Steelers Announce Captains, Kickoff Events

Regular season kicks off this Sunday against the New York Jets — and special events are scheduled across Pittsburgh. This year's team captains include quarterback Aaron Rodgers, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, linebacker T.J. Watt, and safety Miles Killebrew. [Steelers]

• It’s almost Styx season! Does the 1979 hit "Renegade" actually help the Steelers win or is it just superstition? [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Executive Order Protects Union Workers

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato signed an order that creates an “office of worker protections” to enforce labor and anti-discrimination laws. This follows recent moves by the Trump administration to end collective bargaining rights at federal agencies. [TribLive]

• The search and rescue team that serves Western PA is expanding and can help respond to emergencies like the Clairton Coke Works explosion. [Next Generation Newsroom]
• Here’s how Pittsburgh workplace risks have changed over the years. [Public Source]

Kraft Heinz is Breaking Up

A decade after a major merger, Kraft Heinz is splitting into two companies. There are no plans to move its headquarters in Pittsburgh and Chicago. [Associated Press]

• Would you try a Heinz Ketchup smoothie? City Cast Pittsburgh podcast host Megan Harris tried the Smoothie King collab. Hear her reaction! [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Kennywood Calls Off 21+ Nights

The amusement park is canceling its adult nights after physical altercations broke out two weeks in a row. [TribLive]

• There are still other ways to experience Kennywood. Phantom Fall Fest is just around the corner. [📝 Hey Pittsburgh]

Let’s play a game! Where can you find this colorful decor? 👀

🌟 Congrats to Em B., Mary R., Diane T., Abby P., Mary W., and Dan D. who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge! ⬇️

Find this gold and pink building, Alquisiras Paleteria, on Broadway Avenue in Beechview. The restaurant is known for its tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, and Mexican popsicles. I had their bean tostadas drizzled with salsa verde and a nance popsicle (a yellow-orange tropical fruit that grows in Central and Latin America and the Carribean) — so tasty! Check out their freezer chest for other flavors like mango, strawberry, tamarind, coffee, pistachio, and guava.

🌮 Tip: Broadway Avenue is home to a handful of Mexican and Peruvian restaurants, making it the perfect street for a DIY taco tour.

Hungry for more? Check out Taco Fest in the Strip District this Saturday, or use our guide to the best Mexican food in the Burgh.

Looking for things to see and do?

• 🛍️ Find upcoming festivals, book fairs, markets & more.
• 🍂 Bookmark these fall celebrations in the Burgh.
• ♻️ Join your neighborhood for Pittsburgh Garbage Olympics.
• 🍝 Try some of the area’s best new restaurants.
• 🥃 Learn about Pittsburgh’s liquor legacy on distillery tours.
• 🌳 Get in touch with nature on Frick Park’s new Sensory Trail.
• 👟 Take a tour of Pittsburgh’s historic city steps.

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 fav local businesses, organizations, and events.

• 🏐 Gretchen S. says that Title 9 in East Liberty is a “wonderful locally- and woman-owned business that's a great space for watching women's sports and enjoying yummy food and drinks!”

Want to share your own shoutout? 🌟