🏖️ A Pittsburgh beach?

Carnegie Museums Plan Big Projects

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh launched a $500 million fundraising campaign to support renovations, new programming, and long-term investments across all four of its museums. The campaign will fund a creative arts center near The Warhol and a “Steel Beach” for waterfront amenities along the Kamin Science Center’s stretch of the Ohio River, among other projects. [WESA / TribLive]

Paid Parental Leave in Allegheny County?

The local health department wants to amend its sick leave policy to include mandatory, paid parental leave for employees across the county. Under the proposal, employers would be required to provide 18 weeks of leave within the first year after birth, adoption, or permanent legal placement. The county is opening a public comment period, and the board of health could make changes to the policy before sending it to council for a final vote. [City Cast Pittsburgh / Allegheny County Press Conference]

City Controller Talks Budget Deficit

City Controller Rachel Heisler's been sounding the alarm about our city budget. In her annual report, she found that the city overspent by about $45 million in 2025. But just because we've struggled to budget doesn't mean it has to stay that way. Controller Heisler joins host Megan Harris to explain how we got here and what the city can do to build up its savings in the years to come. [City Cast Pittsburgh]

Tambellini and Co. Enters Sandwich Biz

The Tambellini family is keeping their local legacy alive with a new Italian deli in Brookline. Menu items include paninis stacked with porchetta or chicken parm cutlets; antipasto like meatballs and fried house-made mozzarella; and biscotti for dessert. The Tambellinis closed their last fine dining restaurant in Highland Park earlier this year. [Tambellini and Co.]

Ever wonder what your favorite house on the block looks like inside? Or do you catch yourself peeking through the fence to spot gorgeous flowers in your neighbor’s yard?

Now’s your time to be nebby! Explore Pittsburgh homes, gardens, and more on walking tours this summer.

South Side Home & Garden Tour

🗓️ June 14

💰 $37

This 32nd annual neighborhood tour will take you inside uniquely restored homes, repurposed lofts, and green spaces — each with a distinct style. Get to know the stories of each dwelling through personal art collections, family heirlooms, and memorabilia.

Garden Dreams Farm Walk

🗓️ June 16

💰 Free

Step inside the botanical oasis at Grow Pittsburgh’s Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery in Wilkinsburg. The certified organic farm and greenhouse provides plants to urban farmers, schools, community gardeners, and home growers throughout the community. After the tour, stick around for a barbecue and social hour.

Allegheny Cemetery Tour

🗓️ June 27

💰 $25

Want a tour with a performance? Get inspired by historical Pittsburgh legends on a walk through Allegheny Cemetery in Lawrenceville. Prime Stage Theatre actors will resurrect the stories of locals buried in one of Pittsburgh’s largest and oldest burial grounds.

Swissvale Edible Garden Tour

🗓️ July 11

💰 Free

See how residents grow vegetables, fruit trees, and pollinator-friendly flowers throughout private gardens all over the Swissvale neighborhood. Then join the community for a picnic and party afterwards with food, entertainment, and activities for all ages.