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🛑 Pgh’s most dangerous traffic sites
July 7, 2026 · — Francesca Dabecco
July is about to be dill-icious. With all of the Picklesburgh festivities July 16-19, some local businesses are getting in on the fun. For one thing, Pigeon Bagel’s flavor of the month is a pickle bagel 🥒🥯
Reader Ashley J. wrote in to give her recommendation: “They are SO GOOD. It is a bagel coated with dill pickle seasoning and the flavor is just right — not too overpowering. I got it with the plain schmear, but I think it would also be really great with their herb schmear.”
Tune in to today’s podcast to hear where else you can get a good bagel in the Burgh.
What's CITY Talking About
High-Injury Traffic Sites Targeted for Improvement
The city, county, and local transit organizations are partnering to improve pedestrian safety at some of the region's most dangerous traffic corridors. The group will apply for grants to overhaul problem areas, such as Kennywood Boulevard in West Mifflin, Fifth Avenue in Oakland, Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield, and Penn Avenue in Point Breeze. [TribLive]
‘Giant Eagle’ Name Isn’t Going Away
Kroger is acquiring the local grocery chain for $1.65 billion, but much of what we see as customers will remain the same. The grocery plans to keep the Giant Eagle brand for its markets and pharmacies, as well as the Cranberry headquarters and myPerks loyalty program. [WESA]
QBurgh Launches Monthly Newspaper
The free print paper features LGBTQ+ news, arts and culture, politics, and events. You can find the first edition this week at Carnegie Library branches, select Giant Eagle and Shop ‘n Save locations, and queer-friendly businesses. Or, starting in August, you can get it delivered straight to your door. [QBurgh]
Powerboat Racing Will Return To Pittsburgh
Formula One Powerboat racing is coming back to our rivers in July 2027 after a years-long absence. The free event will feature high-speed championship races, family-friendly activities, and a drone show. Organizers hope it’ll boost tourism and bring back the excitement of Pittsburgh's former Three Rivers Regatta. [KDKA]
- Don’t wait for next year! Check out seven ways to enjoy our rivers this summer. [City Cast Pittsburgh]
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Where Is It?
Let’s play a game! (This might be a niche one.) Where can you find these retro radios?
🌟 Shoutout to William G., Lauren B., Corey E., Garrett S., Jo A., Patrick L., Janis M., Carye B., Eric A., Michael K., Bob S., and Al H. for correctly guessing last week’s photo challenge ⬇️
Spot this mural of the Gulf Tower on Penn Avenue between Downtown and the Strip District — just a hop, skip, and a jump from the actual building on Grant Street.
Fun fact: My first job was on the 37th floor of this iconic 44-story skyscraper. I worked in the marketing and communications department for the local Make-A-Wish chapter. The views were stellar, and we even had peregrine falcons nesting right outside our window! Today, this Art Deco tower is being converted into a luxury hotel and apartment building.
Have you ever wondered what the lights on top mean? Here’s a guide to reading the color codes for a weather report.
Looking for more things to see and do?
- 🌻 Make summer plans with our guide to July
- 🍦 Enjoy some of the city’s best frozen treats
- 🏖️ Find the Pittsburgh pool for your astrological sign
- ☀️ Break a sweat with free outdoor workout classes
- 🚲 Pedal in Pittsburgh at these summer biking events
- 🏡 Be nebby at upcoming home and garden tours
- 🎶 Jam out at these Pittsburgh music festivals
- 🦕 Have some dino-mite fun at these summer exhibits
- 💡 Test your knowledge with the latest Pittsburgh crossword
What To Do
Tuesday, July 7
- 🎤 Story Club PGH at City of Asylum (North Side)
- 👟 Safe Sidewalk Training with Pittsburgh Walks (virtual)
- 🥬 Farmers Market at Bay 41 (Lawrenceville)
- 👚 Mean Girls at the Benedum Center through July 12 (Downtown)
- 📽️ Movie Night at Two Frays Brewery (Garfield)
- 🎨 Roving Art Cart at West End Overlook (West End)
- 🎵 Anything Goes at Hop Farm Brewing (Lawrenceville)
- 🍓 Farmers Market in South Park (Bethel Park)
- 🎲 Game Night on Shore Thing (North Shore)
Wednesday, July 8
- 🍽️ Equitable Dinners with RealTime Arts through July 31 (Swissvale)
- 🎞️ Film Kitchen at Parkway Theater (McKees Rocks)
- 🪕 Smallgrass Bluegrass Jam at Mr. Smalls (Millvale)
- 🫑 Farmers Market at Bayne Park (Bellevue)
- 🎨 Roving Art Cart at Troy Hill Spray Park (Troy Hill)
- 🥕 Farm Stand at Braddock Farms (Braddock)
- 🎵 Project Blue Space at Shore Thing (North Shore)
- 🍅 Farmers Market at Love Carrick Pavilion (Carrick)
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