🌊 Major riverfront reno

Pirates Play Orioles at Home Opener

PNC Park is celebrating its 25th year on today's opening day. Catch the ceremonial first pitch at 4:12 p.m. thrown by power-hitter Brian Giles, an All-Star from the park’s early years. There’s some optimism in the air with fresh guys on the roster and the team’s new manager, Pittsburgh native Don Kelly. [TribLive / 🔒 Post-Gazette]

• Heading to opening day? Here’s what you should know about new food at the ballpark. [City Cast Pittsburgh]

Major Reno at Allegheny Riverfront Complete

The Upper Promenade of Allegheny Riverfront Park has a new look, thanks to a $5.4 million rehabilitation project by RiverLife, the city, and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. Improvements include new bluestone pavers and widened pathways, increased tree canopy and landscaping, lighting for better safety, and flexible spaces for events, food trucks, and art installations. [RiverLife]

• Restaurants, party barges, and bathrooms? Here’s what’s on RiverLife CEO Matthew Galluzzo’s wish list for Pittsburgh’s riverfronts. [City Cast Pittsburgh]

3 Big Names Headline NFL Draft Concert

Pittsburgh-born rapper Wiz Khalifa, local rockstar Bret Michaels, and country star Kane Brown will rock the Draft Theater stage outside of Acrisure Stadium. The concert is free, along with other NFL Draft festivities. Wiz is also slotted for the first show at the new Citizens Live at the Wylie in the Hill District this fall. [WTAE / City Cast Pittsburgh]

Pittsburgh Goes to Space (Sort Of)

NASA successfully launched the Artemis II lunar mission this week, using parts developed by Pittsburgh-based robotics company Astrobotic. This is the first time astronauts have been sent to the Moon since Apollo 17, more than 50 years ago. Learn more about Pittsburgh’s space connections and CMU’s upcoming mission. [TribLive / City Cast Pittsburgh]

Penn Brewery Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Owners insist that the popular Troy Hill brewery and restaurant is not closing, despite filing for bankruptcy protections, and that this move is meant to "restructure and secure a stronger future.” Penn Brewery recently expanded to a seven-day service. Mark your calendar for their halfway to Oktoberfest celebration on May 16. [TribLive / Penn Brewery]

What do you love about the Burgh?

City Cast Pittsburgh is celebrating 1,000 podcast episodes by making a list of ✨ 1,000 things we love about living here ✨

We need your help to build it out! Submit your favorite things about our city as many times as you’d like. We'll publish the list when it's finished!

Need inspiration? Check out the City Cast Pittsburgh team’s picks and some of these great submissions:

• 👋 “That everyone is so friendly. It’s a city where you can still ask people for directions and eight out of 10 times, people will say, ‘follow me.’” — Barb G.
• 🌳 “All of the parks and trails within and close to the city! It’s so easy to escape and get into nature here!” — Melissa G.
• 📣 “Being a city built on unions. As someone who has family from all types of unions. I am a proud member of IASTE 862 ticket union. When we go to the Labor Day parade it’s joyous to see the city come together for each other.” — Courtney C