🐧 Malkin’s staying!

Malkin Re-Signs with the Pens

Pens fans rejoice: Evgeni Malkin will play with the team for one more year! The hockey star signed a one-year contract extension worth $5.5 million. Malkin has spent his entire NHL career with the Pens; this will be his 21st season with the team. [🔒 The Athletic]

County Council Chooses New President

Allegheny County Council unanimously elected Michelle Naccarati-Chapkis as president last night. Her predecessor, Pat Catena, resigned from the position after facing backlash over an anti-trans campaign mailer. Naccarati-Chapkis, a Democrat representing the eastern part of the county, is council's first female president. [Public Source]

Board a Nonstop Jet to Dublin

Is the wanderlust setting in? Fear not: You can now catch a nonstop plane to Dublin from PIT four times a week! Service started Monday, making Pittsburgh the 20th destination in North America for Aer Lingus. The flight takes about seven hours (enough time to watch half a season of ‘The Pitt’). [🔒 Business Times]

McKinley Park Gets an Upgrade

The city broke ground this week on a $660,000 upgrade to one of Pittsburgh's oldest parks, which serves the Beltzhoover, Allentown, Knoxville, and Bon Air neighborhoods. A new community grove — located in the historic Chicken Hill section of the park — will include a shade pavilion, open lawn space, and a dedicated area for outdoor learning. [City of Pittsburgh / Pittsburgh Magazine]

We’re back with recommendations from City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors 📣 This is a regular spot in the newsletter where members get to shine a light on their favorite local businesses, organizations, and events.

• 🥖 Duncan L. wants to shout out Third Space Bakery in Garfield. “They’re a local co-op on Penn Ave that makes amazing fresh breads, pastries, and sandwiches. They also host cooking classes and workshops that are great for a date night, going out with friends, or just learning how to make something new!”

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