🥪 Badamo's new sandwich shop

More Funding for Downtown's Glow Up?

City Council is considering diverting future tax revenue from developments in Downtown and parts of the North Shore and Strip District to fund revitalization projects in Downtown only. Supporters say the special tax district is a once-in-a-generation investment tool, but critics say it's essentially robbing two neighborhoods to pay for another.

• Catch up on the pros and cons before Council discusses the proposal today. [City Cast Pittsburgh]

PA Ranks Last in Young Voter Registration

Only 22% of 18-year-olds in PA are registered to vote — the lowest rate in a recent study of 30 states. One way to increase registration is to allow voters to preregister at age 16, but legislative efforts to do so have failed in Harrisburg. [VoteBeat]

Trump Praises Giant Eagle

President Donald Trump recently touted our local grocery chain in a Truth Social post, applauding its summer price-cutting promotion. Giant Eagle officials noted they ran a similar promotion last year; at the time, they said it was to help counter inflation. [TribLive]

Badamo's To Open Sandwich Shop

Anthony Badamo (of local pizza fame) purchased the building next door to his Dormont pizza parlor and will be opening a specialty sandwich shop and Italian grocery this September. It'll serve up to eight specialty sandwiches, focusing on Italian classics with some Americanized styles mixed in. [🔒 Business Times]

We’re back with recommendations from City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors 📣 This is a regular spot in the newsletter where members get to shine a light on their favorite local businesses, organizations, and events.

• 🪿 Courtney C. is shouting out The Silly Goose Downtown: “Perfect place for gifts for birthdays, people’s first time in Pittsburgh, or just a pick me up. All the employees are the kindest and most joyful. Don’t forget to get your license to be silly!”

Want to share your own shoutout?