🌪️ Pittsburgh’s most epic disasters

Shapiro Condemns Political Violence

At the 5th annual Eradicate Hate Summit in Pittsburgh, Gov. Josh Shapiro said U.S. leaders must denounce all forms of political violence, but some people “from the dark corners of the internet, all the way to the Oval Office, want to cherry-pick which instances of political violence they want to condemn.”

• Shapiro’s family was targeted during an attack on the governor's mansion earlier this year; his speech came less than a week after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated. [NBC]

Pittsburgh Launches Anti-Discrimination Coalition

Nearly two dozen local organizations and businesses formed a new anti-hate alliance called Stand for All Pittsburgh. The coalition, which will hold events, training, and activities to help "bridge divides," was also announced at the summit. [TribLive]

• Stand For All is hosting “United Against Hate Week,” Oct. 19-25.
• Think you’ve been discriminated against? There’s a Pittsburgh office that can help. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Sidney Crosby Squashes Trade Rumors

Crosby’s agent made comments that led to a swirl of speculation around his potential trade to the Vancouver Canucks — but the Penguins team captain says he was surprised by those remarks: “This is where I want to be. I love it here.” [🔒 The Athletic]

Local Lawmakers Want Vape Shop Restrictions

City councilors are considering changing the zoning code so that vape shops have to be a certain distance from places like schools and parks — and so there's a limit on how many can open within a neighborhood or business district. [KDKA]

Let’s play a game! Where can you find these hanging coffee cups? 👀

🌟 Congrats to Alena C., Garret S., Lauren H., Annetra T., and Maggie A. who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge! ⬇️

Dog owners can park their pups outside of Lola’s Eatery on Penn Avenue while they run in to snag a stacked bagel sammie or sweet treat — like their famous giant ube cinna roll! The brunch spot is known for its Filipino influence with dishes like lumpia and eggs with rice and spam.

Check the menu before you go; there are specials for each day of the week. Plus, they’re always releasing seasonal latte and donut flavors.

🥯 On a recent stop, I got the veggie monster sandwich on a rosemary bagel with a “sweater weather” latte, made with their housemade brown butter maple cookie syrup. SO YUM.

Looking for things to see and do?

• ☕ Visit Pittsburgh's best coffee shops.
• 🛍️ Find upcoming festivals, book fairs, markets & more.
• 🎃 Check out the region’s best autumn celebrations.
• 🏡 Take a house, history, or haunted tour this fall.
• 🥭 Learn about the native pawpaw fruit in Pittsburgh.
• 🎟️ Get free museum tickets with the year-round RAD pass.
• 🌳 Get in touch with nature on Frick Park’s new Sensory Trail.

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.

• 🐦 Alexis F. wants Hey Pittsburgh readers to know about Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy, home of Wildbird Recovery — a wildlife hospital and environmental education non-profit in Valencia, PA. “We rehabilitate songbirds and birds of prey and provide environmental education programs for all ages.”

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