🎷 Hill District jazz venue restored

Historic New Granada Theater Is Back

This century-old Hill District jazz venue once hosted greats Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Ella Fitzgerald. The Hill Community Development Corp. raised $28 million to complete phase one renovations, which required 80 tons of steel and a restoration of the art deco facade. The project already secured $1 million for phase two to develop a cafe and black-box theater. [🔒 Business Times / WESA]

Finally! Panther Hollow Bridge Is Open

After closing in October 2024 for repairs, drivers can once again zip to the Anderson Playground and Schenley pool via the 130-year-old bridge that sits southeast of Phipps Conservatory. However, the nearby Charles Anderson Bridge, which connects Panther Hollow Road to Boulevard of the Allies, is still under construction through 2028. [City of Pittsburgh]

Leave E-Scooters at Home

The University of Pittsburgh banned e-scooters from being parked or stored anywhere on school property. Pitt says it’s to reduce collisions, address battery fire hazards, and keep walkways accessible. However, many students are unhappy with the new rule. State law does not allow e-scooters on sidewalks or on roads with a speed limit above 25 mph. [University of Pittsburgh / WPXI / USA Today]

Achieving Darkroom Democracy

Analog Liberation, a film photography collective in Millvale, has one important rule: Everyone gets a say in how things are run. The 24/7 darkroom was developed (pun intended) after Pittsburgh Filmmakers folded in 2019. Analog’s founders wanted to empower artists, including amateurs. They intentionally set membership costs to $58 a month, which is equivalent to an eight-hour shift earning PA’s minimum wage. [Pittsburgh City Paper]

• The collective’s first Analog Fest, a celebration of film photography, is Aug. 28-30. The fest will feature hands-on activities, handmade instant film portraits, tintypes, an 8mm film booth, local vendors, and more. Plus, it’s free!

Need a new look? In honor of National Thrift Day today, we asked our friends on Instagram where to get some new-to-you threads while shopping sustainably in Pittsburgh. And wow — you did not disappoint. Here are a few vintage, thrift, and consignment options that came up again and again.

What’s the difference between thrift and vintage? We dug into it in today’s podcast.

Boheme Shops

📍Lawrenceville

Every corner of Boheme is filled with a different small business selling handmade and secondhand goods. Browse vendors like Windfall Vintage, Dead Byrd Vintage, and more.

Jackie Whoa Vintage

📍 Ingram

Your destination for joyful, size-diverse vintage clothing and home goods from the 1960s and later. Multiple commenters singled it out as a favorite. When you pop in, expect a carefully picked mix of vintage finds with plenty of personality, education, and color.

Forage Vintage and Goods

📍 Dormont

A thoughtful mix of vintage furniture, rugs, apparel, artworks, and more with an emphasis on pieces that feel collected and lived in, rather than cluttered. If you're looking for grandma's needlework or '90s dad fashion, this may be your spot.

Red White & Blue Thrift Store

📍Avalon and Brookline

This is for the thrifters who like to dig to find their treasure, with stacks and racks of all kinds of donated items. Don’t forget to bring your dollars — it’s cash only.