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Science Center Unveils New Name and More

New signs are up for the renamed Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin Science Center, in honor of the family’s $65 million gift. Look forward to exhibits coming soon: “Sports360” will focus on the science of athletics and feature interactive activities, and “Science of Speed” will include a 750-foot-long, multi-story go-kart race track. [Pittsburgh Magazine]

Pens Re-Sign Fleury for Ceremonial ‘Tryout’

Beloved former Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will practice with the team on Sept. 26 and participate in a preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sept. 27 — his last hurrah before he leaves the ice for good. [TribLive]

Leaders Talk AI Investment at Pittsburgh Summit

Industry leaders and elected officials gathered at Pittsburgh’s second AI summit to talk about both public and private initiatives — like data center development, infrastructure to meet new energy demands, and BNY’s $10 million AI Lab on CMU’s campus. [Public Source / Axios Pittsburgh]

• Earlier this summer, President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick promised more than $90 billion in private sector investments for PA to become a hub for energy. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
• Advocates rallied outside the summit to sound the alarm on AI’s environmental destruction. [Public Source]

Steelers To Build Premium 1933 Club

The all-inclusive private space will have lounge areas, a walk-up bar, restaurant-quality food, and access to views of the Steelers locker room entrance and player tunnel. Season ticket holders can purchase memberships later this year for the 2026 NFL season. [WPXI]

• Check out the best places to watch football in Pittsburgh. [📝 Hey Pittsburgh]

Pittsburgh has come a long way since its days of soot and smoke, and we’re lucky to have so many lush green spaces and waterways for recreation and respite.

Springdale-born environmentalist and author Rachel Carson once wrote: “Conservation is a cause that has no end. There is no point at which we will say our work is finished.”

Here’s how to get involved in that work ⬇️

🍃 Plant Trees & Flowers

No matter the time of year, there’s an opportunity to boost our urban tree canopy with Tree Pittsburgh. You can volunteer to sow seeds, transplant seedlings, and weed and prune saplings at their Heritage Nursery. And once the trees are ready, you can help plant them all over the city every spring and fall.

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy also has a tree-planting program — in addition to volunteer opportunities to plant flowers in community gardens, maintain nature preserves, and clean rivers and streams.

🌊 Clean & Restore Our Waterways

Everyone deserves access to clean and safe water for drinking and recreation. Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper to help protect our rivers and their watersheds through cleanups and water monitoring.

You can also curb water pollution and flooding by helping to manage stormwater flows with UpStream Pittsburgh. In addition to weekly volunteer workdays, they host seasonal Stream Sweeps to remove hundreds of pounds of trash in Nine Mile Run, making the stream healthier for wildlife.

🗑️ Pick Up Litter

Need a workout and some fresh air? Every Friday through Monday, Allegheny CleanWays gathers volunteers to tackle a heap of trash. It’s a messy affair — so don’t wear anything you don’t want to get ruined, and closed-toed shoes are a must! Long sleeves and hats are encouraged to protect yourself from poison ivy and ticks.

We should all take ownership of keeping our neighborhoods clean, but you can make it official by registering to be a GrateKeeper or StepKeeper.