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🏆 ‘The Pitt’ leads Emmy noms
July 10, 2026 · — Francesca Dabecco
It’s a hard day for me, neighbor.
While this newsletter will be back in your inbox on Monday, it won't be from me. This will be my last newsletter to you, my dear readers in the 412. It’s been my greatest joy to help you understand and connect with the city we all love, and I’ll surely miss landing in your inbox every weekday. But don’t worry — again, the newsletter will still be here, and the team will have you covered!
I was hired to launch this newsletter with my colleagues at City Cast Pittsburgh in January of 2022. Since then, I’ve sent over 1,000 emails packed with news you need to know, the best events in town, neighborhood guides, and delightful tips and tidbits for living your best life in the Burgh.
What a dream it's been! I've been reporting in this city for nearly 10 years, and I'm so grateful that many of you have joined me in that journey 🥹
For one last time together, let’s dig into what Pittsburgh’s talking about ⬇️
What's CITY Talking About
New Entertainment Spot Coming To North Shore
Mic Drop will feature a robust craft cocktail program, “bandeoke,” dueling pianos, live performances, and curated DJ experiences. The new nightlife spot is created by Legacy Hospitality Partners, which also runs the nearby Shorty’s, SugarBird, and soon-to-open Highball Social Club. [Legacy]
Bridge Demo & Replacement To Be Livestreamed
PennDOT will use hundreds of explosives to demolish the Commercial Street Bridge then slide a new bridge into its place — and you can watch the whole thing on a livestream. The agency hasn't set a date and time for the explosion, but the Parkway East closes tonight at 9 p.m. and will be shut down for 25 days. [Commonwealth of PA / TribLive]
- How exactly are they moving the bridge? We dig into the details. [City Cast Pittsburgh]
Thousands of Pennsylvanians Lose SNAP
Since the passage of "One Big Beautiful Bill Act” a year ago, PA’s SNAP enrollment has dropped by about 11%. Roughly 98,000 people have lost food assistance because of new federal eligibility and work requirements. Anti-hunger advocates worry additional changes under the bill, which have yet to take effect, could also lead to more food insecurity. [Public Source]
- Here’s where to donate or find food assistance in Pittsburgh. [City Cast Pittsburgh]
‘The Pitt’ Leads All Emmy Nominations
The Pittsburgh-set medical drama received 25 Emmy nods, including Outstanding Drama Series and multiple acting nominations, outpacing every other series this year. Here’s what “The Pitt” got right and wrong about the Burgh is Season 1 and Season 2. Season 3 is set to premiere in January 2027. [City Cast Pittsburgh]
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What To Do
Friday, July 10
- 🍔 Carnegie Second Fridays at Main Street (Carnegie)
- 🎶 Summer Concert at Allegheny RiverTrail Park (Aspinwall)
- 🖼️ Braddock Art Crawl at Braddock Ave. & 2nd St. (Braddock)
- 🎤 Summer Concert at South Park Amphitheater (South Park)
- 🎸 Beatles Tribute at Mellon Park (Point Breeze)
- 🍝 Spaghetti Disco at Spirit Lodge (Lawrenceville)
- 🥃 Dine & Drill With a Distiller at Iron City Distilling (Creighton)
- 🍓 Farmers Market at Allegheny Commons (North Side)
- 🚲 Pittsburgh Critical Splash at Friendship Park (Friendship)
- 🎵 Fridays on Deck at Liberty Green Park (East Liberty)
- 🎤 Bridges to Broadway at Back Alley Brewing (Dormont)
- 🎨 Roving Art Cart at Frick Park (Squirrel Hill)
Saturday, July 11
- 🍅 Saturday Market on Liberty Avenue (Bloomfield)
- 🎤 House Party: Mic Drop! at Kelly Strayhorn Theater
- 🥬 Edible Garden Tour at Carnegie Free Library of (Swissvale)
- 🎶 Pgh Music Festival at Pittsburgh Brewing Company through July 12 (Creighton)
- 🛍️ Summer Social Market at Bakery Square (Larimer)
- 🎄 Christmas in July at Istituto Mondo Italiano (Swissvale)
- 🐧 Penguin Protectors at B is for Books (Homestead)
- ☀️ Summer Bash at North Park (Allison Park)
- 📃 Paper Making at Contemporary Craft (Lawrenceville)
- 🌻 Bloom in Strength at Simmons Farm (McMurray)
- 🌙 Steel City Spooky Market in Allegheny Commons (North Side)
- 🚗 Vintage Grand Prix in Schenley Park through July 19 (Oakland)
- 🛍️ Vintage Market at the Market House (Lawrenceville)
- 🩸 Bloodrave under the Homestead Grays Bridge (Homestead)
- 🎼 Live Music Series at The Deck (Mt. Oliver)
- 💀 Spooky Summer Spelling Bee at Trace Brewing (Bloomfield)
Sunday, July 12
- 🎶 Summer Concert Series at Hartwood Acres (Allison Park)
- 🏠 History Walking Tour starting at Beans & Cream (Aspinwall)
- 🛍️ Neighborhood Flea at Southside Works (South Side)
- 🚲 Bike Scavenger Hunt at Arsenal Park (Lawrenceville)
- 🥃 Sip of Japan at Mansions on Fifth (Shadyside)
- ❤️🩹 Cozy Collective at Elements Counseling & Wellness (Swissvale)
- 🍿 Movie Night on the Lawn at Bakery Square (Larimer)
- 👟 Common Ground Meetup at Riverview Park (Perry North)
- 🎨 Queer Crafternoon at ACE Collective (Bellevue)
- 🎵 Odyssey-Mera at Hop Farm Brewing (Lawrenceville)
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Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being my neighbor and my reader.
We are 412 forever 💛
I hope to see yinz out there 🫡
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