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Pittsburgh Searches for 1916 Time Capsule

City officials are digging around to find a long-lost box that was buried during Pittsburgh’s 100-year anniversary. The capsule was created by then-mayor Joseph G. Armstrong and includes items like newspapers, building blueprints, and Pittsburgh flags. [TribLive]

• Mayor O’Connor hopes to uncover the container before the city’s America 250 celebrations and create a new time capsule to be sealed at the City-County building. Tell the city what you’d put in the capsule. [City of Pittsburgh]

Stormwater Project Starts in Carrick, Overbrook

Pittsburgh Water is launching a $6.8 million infrastructure project to address chronic flooding in the southern Pittsburgh neighborhoods. Construction will include new storm sewers and catch basins, roadway improvements, and green infrastructure initiatives. It’s expected to be complete by September 2027. [🔒 Post-Gazette]

El Colibri Opens in Garfield

The Mexican spot, which started as a pop-up kitchen, just opened a brick-and-mortar on Penn Avenue. Stop by for street food like tacos, taquitos, elote, and vegan versions of favorites like carrot tinga and mushroom birria. Hear about our favorite orders and more new restaurants in Pittsburgh. [City Cast Pittsburgh]

City’s Youth Employment Program Gets Boost

Mayor O’Connor’s administration is allocating $1 million to expand the Learn & Earn program beyond the summer months and make it a year-long initiative. The program provides paid work experiences, career readiness training, and other support. [City of Pittsburgh]