💉 PA expands COVID-19 vax access

PA Expands Access to COVID-19 Vaccines

The state's Board of Pharmacy voted to revise its rules so that pharmacies can follow vaccine recommendations from health authorities besides the CDC. This comes in response to federal changes that limit eligibility for the updated COVID-19 vaccine, as well as a lack of new guidance from the CDC. [WESA]

• CVS is now offering the vaccines without a prescription across PA. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Uber Pitches Transit Funding Solution

PA still hasn’t passed a budget and transit agencies are facing a financial crisis. Uber is trying to sell lawmakers on a deal that would bring in revenue by taxing ride-hailing trips — but with a catch. The company wants their drivers to be classified as independent contractors, not employees. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh / SpotlightPA]

• Can taxing Uber actually save public transit? [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Changes Coming to Squirrel Hill Interchange

PennDOT announced plans to revamp the interchange on the Parkway East between the Greenfield Bridge and Squirrel Hill Tunnel, with the goal of improving driver and pedestrian safety. [TribLive]

• The plan includes a shared use path for walkers and cyclists along Forward and Beechwood avenues. Have thoughts? Submit a comment to PennDOT. [Bike Pittsburgh]

Oktoberfest Lands New Downtown Location

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is hosting its second Oktoberfest, Oct. 2-12, along Fort Duquesne Boulevard. Expect live German music, Bavarian food, Karneval games, and more. [Pittsburgh Magazine]

• Check out our MASSIVE list of Pittsburgh’s best Oktoberfests, pumpkin patches, and other fall events. [📝 Hey Pittsburgh / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

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