🦌 More deer hunting in city parks

Problems With Gambling in PA

PA has a program where people with gambling addictions can ban themselves from casinos, gambling apps, slot machines, fantasy sports, and the lottery — but critics say it’s easy to get around and the penalties don’t incentivize big companies to prevent problem behavior. [Axios Philly]

• We share what's at stake and how our government benefits when Pennsylvanians play on today’s City Cast Pittsburgh podcast. [🎧 City Cast Philly / City Cast Pittsburgh]

City Expands Deer Hunting Program

Over the next few months, 65 bow hunters will be participating in Pittsburgh’s deer management program in 10 city parks: Frick, Riverview, Schenley, Highland, Emerald View, Hays Woods, McKinley, Hazelwood Greenway, Southside, and Seldom Seen Greenway. [TribLive]

• Be safe, and stay on established trails. Here’s your guide to Pittsburgh’s parks. [📝 Hey Pittsburgh / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Steelers Have Massive Global Reach

A study commissioned by the Steelers shows the franchise is so well known around the world that Steelers references make up almost 50% of online chatter about Pittsburgh. [🔒 Pittsburgh Business Times]

• The Steelers are in Ireland Sept. 28 for a game against the Minnesota Vikings. Check out the Black & Gold Dublin Watch Party on Sixth Street for a giant outdoor screen, live music from a Celtic rock band, game-day food and drink specials, and more.

Pittsburgh Wage Growth Lags Behind

In Allegheny County, weekly wages rose 3.2% between 2024 and 2025, compared to the national average increase of 4.1%. Meanwhile, inflation rose about 2.7% during this period. [Axios Pittsburgh]

• One in five Pittsburgh residents live in poverty, according to the U.S Census. We dig deeper into these numbers. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Let’s play a game! Where can you find this swirling wall art? 👀

🌟 Congrats to Heidi F., Sarah W., and Susie B. who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge! ⬇️

Find these colorful hanging coffee cups at The Garden Cafe on Chestnut Street in East Allegheny. The charming neighborhood spot is open seven days a week. Stop in for a seasonal latte and baked goods from Driftwood Oven. Have some surplus groceries? Help out your neighbors and take your donations to the community free fridge behind the shop!

Tip: It’s currently pumpkin spice season, but this is one of the few places I’ve seen serve the popular autumn flavor year-round!

☕ Mark your calendar for Pittsburgh Coffee Week, Sept. 29 through Oct. 4. Shops around the city are celebrating with limited-time drink specials and events like a latte art competition, pour over tastings, barista olympics, and more.

Looking for things to see and do?

• 🥭 Learn about the native pawpaw fruit in Pittsburgh.
• 🥐 Tour Pittsburgh coffee shops, from A to (almost) Z.
• 🎃 Check out the region’s best autumn celebrations.
• 🏡 Take a house, history, or haunted tour this fall.
• 🎟️ Get free museum tickets with the year-round RAD pass.
• 🌳 Get in touch with nature on Frick Park’s new Sensory Trail.