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🗑️😱 10,000 trash complaints
June 5, 2026 · — Laura Tsutsui
Happy Friday! City Cast’s Laura Tsutsui here.
If you need a pick-me-up going into the weekend, may I suggest popping by Eat'n Park? To celebrate 40 years of Smiley Cookies, they're giving out a free cookie with any purchase today.
While that blue grin is absolutely iconic, don't forget to try Eat'n Park's limited-time Strawberry Smiley Cookie this summer 🍓
What's CITY Talking About
Missed Trash Pickup Complaints Tripled Since 2019
Pittsburghers have called 311 more than 10,000 times each year about garbage that didn't get picked up on collection day. There's no clear, single reason for the increase, and areas like the West End, South Hills, and Hill District have a higher concentration of complaints. [Public Source]
- Want to join a cleanup or start one in your neighborhood? Learn how to get involved. [City Cast Pittsburgh]
Hundreds Show at Beaver Data Center Town Hall
Residents voiced concerns about a proposed data center on 400 acres that once housed a popular Beaver County racetrack. Representatives of developer Switch told attendees it would cover the cost of powering the campus. [🔒 Post-Gazette]
- Meanwhile, 200 Fayette County residents turned out for an information session Wednesday on potential data center development. The county commission plans to adopt data-center ordinances based on lessons from a Virginia county with many centers. [🔒 Business Times]
- What's behind PA's data center boom? [City Cast Pittsburgh]
Where To Watch the World Cup
Looking to join a watch party for soccer's biggest event? We're sharing some of the best local spots to check out the matches, from Acrisure Stadium (one of three official "FIFA Fan Zones" in PA) to local bars. Whether you're into obstacle courses and penalty kick contests or just want good beer and a big screen, there's tons of great options. [City Cast Pittsburgh / Riverhounds]
Make a Splash in 15 City Pools This Summer
Mark your calendars: the city’s outdoor public pools open June 15! Homewood and Sue Murray pools are closed for repairs, but the others will be open until Labor Day. If you’re looking to curate the ideal pool experience, check out our guide to Pittsburgh’s pools! [WESA / City Cast Pittsburgh]
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What To Do
Friday, June 5
- 🎉 Three Rivers Arts Festival at Arts Landing through June 14 (Downtown)
- 🌈 Existence is Resistance Pride at Allegheny Commons through June 7 (North Side)
- 🥾 Park Ranger Guided Hikes at Hays Woods (Hays)
- 🎶 County Summer Concert Series at South Park Amphitheater (South Park)
- 🦖 Zoorassic Park at the Pittsburgh Zoo (Highland Park)
- 🎷 Summer Fridays Live Music at The Frick (Point Breeze)
- 🌿 Weeding Party at Meadowcroft Rockshelter (Avella)
- 🩷 Crush Hour Pride Party at 5801 Video Lounge (Shadyside)
- 🔥 Pride Hot Jam at Pittsburgh Glass Center (Friendship)
- 🥀 Pride Goes Emo at Harold’s Haunt (Millvale)
- 👗 Pride Prom at the Aviary (Allegheny Center)
- 💍 Wedding Party: Taylor’s Version at Bottlerocket (Allentown)
Saturday, June 6
- 💛 Bucket List Walking Tour with 100 Things Pittsburgh (Downtown)
- 🩷 Babesburgh Bash at Allegheny Landing (North Shore)
- 🚴 Biking 101 at Homewood YMCA (Homewood)
- 🏳️🌈 Pgh Dyke March & Bash (Bloomfield)
- 🍒 Cherry Bomb Day Party at Trace Brewing (Bloomfield)
- 🎸 Loud & Proud at Allegheny City Brewing (East Allegheny)
- 🎶 Party in the Park at Hillsdale Park (Dormont)
- 🎙️ Iron City Rockin’ Regatta at Pittsburgh Brewing Company (Creighton)
- 💄 Brighton Heights Pride at Legion Park (Brighton Heights)
- 🚲 Bike Rally at Millvale Community Library (Millvale)
- 🖋️ Junk Journal Workshop at Blythe Books (Brentwood)
- 🍵 Mandarine Matcha at DooBoo Stationery (East Liberty)
- 🫙 Refill Lovers Club with Sol Refill (Point Breeze)
- 🎷 Title Town Soul & Funk Party at Spirit (Lawrenceville)
- ✂️ Scissor Sharpening at Fire Cracker Fabrics (Morningside)
- 🌿 World Environment Day at Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden (Baden)
- 🎼 Pride Choir’s UNSTOPPABLE at Pittsburgh Playhouse (Downtown)
- 📦 Community Yard Sale throughout the neighborhood (Brookline)
Sunday, June 7
- 🏳️🌈 Pride March & Parade starting on Liberty Avenue (Strip District)
- 🛍️ Neighborhood Flea at Schenley Plaza (Oakland)
- 💄 Drag Brunch in the Ballroom at Fairmont Pittsburgh (Downtown)
- 📚 Page Turners Book Club at Bakery Square Conservatory (Larimer)
- 🌱 Native Plant Sale at Allegheny Rivertrail Park (Aspinwall)
- 🎶 Allegheny County Summer Concert at Hartwood Acres (Allison Park)
- ✂️ Collage Workshop at Center for Creative Reuse (Point Breeze)
- 🧺 WiP Picnic & Book Swap at North Park (McCandless)
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🐝 What’s that buzz? Pop-country fans aren’t the only ones swarming to Acrisure Stadium for Morgan Wallen this weekend: A local apiarist rescued a swarm of about 15,000 honeybees clustered on the stage scaffolding 😱 See photos of the rescue and the bees in their temporary hive on Facebook!
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