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🐲 Regulating tattoos
May 15, 2026 · — Francesca Dabecco
Good morning from me and my favorite cup in the Burgh ☕
Congrats to Commonplace Coffee employees for forming their union with voluntary recognition from management AND announcing a new location at the old Georgie’s Cafe in Shadyside.
I didn’t know you could do it, but yinz just got even cooler 🎉
What's CITY Talking About
Fetterman Votes Against Limiting Iran War
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman sided with Republicans to cast the deciding vote against an effort to reign in President Donald Trump’s ability to attack Iran. Some of Fetterman’s fellow Democrats argue the war is illegal and wasn’t prompted by an imminent threat to Americans. Trump unilaterally launched the war in February without authorization from Congress. [Philadelphia Inquirer via TribLive]
County Considers Regulating Tattoo Shops
Because PA doesn’t have statewide safety and inspection standards for tattoo shops, the Allegheny County Health Department is considering ways it can oversee the industry. Officials met with local tattoo artists to discuss possible regulations, and several tattooers recommended forming an advisory board to help guide the department. [WESA]
PRT Ridership Doubled During NFL Draft
Pittsburgh Regional Transit recorded nearly 485,000 rides during the three-day event, a nearly 51% increase from its normal ridership. The agency also generated $1.2 million revenue but says that likely didn’t cover its total costs. [City Cast Pittsburgh / Post-Gazette]
- More post-draft analysis: Here’s what’s next for Downtown. [City Cast Pittsburgh]
Penn Brewery Listed for Sheriff’s Sale
The property on Vinial Street is scheduled to go to auction on June 1 with an opening bid of $2,720.09. Penn Brewery's owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month but insisted the business wasn’t closing. It’s now unclear what will happen with the historic site. [TribLive]
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What To Do
Friday, May 15
- 🎸 Millvale Music Festival through May 16 (Millvale)
- 🍻 Parks on Tap Beer Garden in Schenley Park (Oakland)
- 🐢 Endangered Species Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo (Highland Park)
- 🎥 Movies Under the Stars at South Park (South Park)
- 💄 Hedwig and the Angry Inch at Greer Cabaret through June 7 (Downtown)
- 🥂 A Toast to Wonderland at Phipps Conservatory (Oakland)
- 🧀 Charcuterie Workshop with PAIR PGH (Downtown)
- 😘 Crush Hour at The Alcove (Greentree)
- 🪩 Disco Weekend at Market Square Rink (Downtown)
- 🛍️ Farewell Party at Vintage on Main (Bloomfield)
- 🍻 Burgh Beer Olympics at Aslin Beer Company (Strip District)
- 👠 May Velvet Cabaret at The Storyville Lounge (Allentown)
- 🪴 21+ Carnivorous Bog Gardens at Assemble (Bloomfield)
- 🎻 Tchaikovsky's Pathetique with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Downtown)
Saturday, May 16
- 🌙 Night Market at Three Rivers Tattoo (Millvale)
- 🌸 Sweetwater Blooms Market at Sweetwater Center for the Arts (Sewickley)
- ✂️ Community Craft Party at WorkshopPGH (Wilkinsburg)
- 🪙 Neighborhood Yard Sale (Regent Square)
- 🍕 Art of Pizza Making with ‘77 Club at WorkshopPGH (Wilkinsburg)
- 🍄 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Opening at Phipps (Oakland)
- 🍻 Pour at the Park with Allegheny County Parks (South Park)
- 🛍️ Vintage Store Crawl on Butler Street (Lawrenceville)
- 🐕 5th Annual Bark & Brunch at Hazelwood Green (Hazelwood)
- 🎥 Movies Under the Stars at North Park (Allison Park)
- 📚 PGH Book Club at Field Day (Lawrenceville)
- 🎉 Forest of Delights Party at Contemporary Craft (Lawrenceville)
- 🐶 Barks & Brews at Humane Animal Rescue (Homewood West)
- 👟 Sewickley Classic 5K at War Memorial Park (Sewickley)
- 🌻 Spring Planting Day at Beechview Community Garden (Beechview)
- 🌿 Big Spring Planting in Frick Park (Squirrel Hill)
- 🎶 Sounds Familiar at The Soft Spot (Garfield)
- 🥁 Drum Circle at 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. (Regent Square)
- 💎 Public Art Mosaic Making at Millvale Music Festival (Millvale)
- 🌱 Growing Together Community Day at Freeman Family Greenhouse (Manchester)
- 🌳 Wander Hike Yoga at North Park Green Trail (Allison Park)
- 📝 What’s Your Hook? with Write Pittsburgh (virtual)
Sunday, May 17
- 🛍️ Bazaar Bazaar at Spirit (Lawrenceville)
- 🌺 Siesta Fiesta at Trace Brewing (Bloomfield)
- 🍅 Squirrel Hill Farmers Market at Beacon Bartlett Parking Lot (Squirrel Hill)
- 🐦 Birdwatching Kayak Tour at North Park (Allison Park)
- 🧀 Spill the Tea Charcuterie Class at Love, Kate Distilling (Sharpsburg)
- 🧶 Nebbin’, Knittin’, N’at at the Community Center (Swisshelm Park)
- ☀️ Yoga & Sound Bath at Grandview Park (Mt. Washington)
- 📖 The Madwomen Storytelling Premiere at COhatch (Shadyside)
- 🎶 Lonely No More at Apteka (Lawrenceville)
- 📺 Watch Women’s Sports at Two Frays Brewery (Garfield)
- 👻 Halfway-to-Halloween Meetup with Pittsburgh Haunters (South Side)
- 📜 German Genealogy Workshop at the History Center (Strip District)
We’re sending good luck to the Pittsburgh Riveters for the start of their second season on Saturday! Get tickets here ⚽
Kick it this weekend!
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