🏗️ A plan for Century III Mall?

State Bills Could Keep ICE out of ‘Sensitive’ Spaces

Democratic lawmakers proposed a legislative package that would protect sensitive places like hospitals, schools, and polling sites from immigration-based arrests. Learn more about the proposals. [TribLive]

• After spending more than $200 million on two vacant warehouses in PA, the Department of Homeland Security is reportedly looking to offload the properties instead of turning them into detention centers. [Pennsylvania Capital-Star / City Cast Pittsburgh]
• Read on: Gov. Josh Shapiro is calling for an independent inspection of Moshannon Valley Processing Center, the largest ICE facility in the northeast, after state employees were denied entry last week. [PennLive]

Century III Mall Site Could Soon See Redevelopment

With demolition of the mall nearly complete, a Chicago-based developer is eyeing the West Mifflin property. Potential concepts include a mix of housing, retail, restaurants, and offices. Local leaders hope the long-blighted space can become an economic asset for the community. [Public Source]

• More development news: The Brooks Brothers building on Smithfield Street in Downtown has a new owner who’s considering adding residential units and a rooftop development. [Post-Gazette]

US Steel To Begin Contract Negotiations

United Steelworkers and United States Steel Corp. will have their first union contract negotiation meeting next month before the current one expires Sept. 1. This will be the first labor contract under Nippon Steel Corp., which acquired U.S. Steel in 2025. [🔒 Business Times]

• U.S. Steel workers are still divided on their support of the Japan-based steelmaker’s takeover of the company. [TribLive]

Wiz Will No Longer Open The Wylie

Pittsburgh native and rapper Wiz Khalifa won’t be the first performance at the new Lower Hill District venue. Singer-songwriter Tucker Pillsbury, aka Role Model, will play the first show there on Oct. 1. Khalifa is slated to perform Oct. 2; tickets haven’t gone on sale yet. [TribLive]

Let’s play a game! Where can you find this neon sign?

🌟 Shout out to Corey E., Cassandra L., Jordan B., Diane T.B., Tim R., Joann A., Andrea O., Garrett S., Alexa R., Sonya S., Kat G., Molly D., Virginia C., Emily G., Carly L., Avocet G., Carey S., Meghan H., Janis M., Elizabeth S., Diane T., Erin B., KC L., Richard G., Maggie B., Bob S., Robin E., Becky F., Dutch D., and Colleen A., for correctly guess last week’s photo challenge ⬇️

Find this sign outside of Poulet Bleu, a popular French bistro on Butler Street in Lawrenceville 🇫🇷

The restaurant went on a several-year hiatus due to a burst pipe and flooding, and its reopening last year was highly anticipated. Be transported to Paris with dishes like duck confit, steak frites, escargot, and French onion soup. Tip: Reservations go fast. Book yours here!

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