🛑 Bloomfield blocks Walmart

Forest Protections Rolled Back

The Trump administration wants to get rid of the Roadless Rule, a 2001 policy that blocks the development of new roads and logging on more than 44 million acres. In PA, the rule protects about 25,000 acres of the Allegheny National Forest, including an old-growth scenic area. Comment on the change through Sept. 21. [Axios Pittsburgh / Regulations.gov]

• The USDA calls Trump’s plan “wildfire prevention,” arguing dense growth, insect outbreaks, and disease have turned healthy landscapes into "tinderboxes." Since 2010, fewer than 1% of wildfires in the lower 48 have begun in roadless areas. [USDA / Environment America]

Twice Daily Harrisburg Trips Coming Soon

Starting in mid-November, Amtrak's Pennsylvanian will run twice daily between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. Expanded service follows 12 years of advocacy, lobbying, and a ton of expensive repairs. Tickets will cost $53 each way. [🔒 Post-Gazette]

Zoning Board Rejects Walmart Delivery Depot

Walmart wanted to turn Bloomfield’s former Rite Aid on Howley Street into a hub for online delivery orders, but residents railed against the proposal, arguing it would function as a warehouse, not a grocery store as proposed. The Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustments sided with the neighbors, ruling the project would negatively impact adjacent residential neighborhoods. [City Cast Pittsburgh / 🔒 Business Times]

PSO’s Biannual European Tour

The (Salzburg) hills are alive with the sound of music, and this month that includes the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra! It’s the only U.S. group performing at the famous Salzburg Festival in Austria. The festival is the PSO’s second stop on a nine-city tour, though some worry it’s their last appearance — Salzburg’s artistic director was recently fired. [🔒 Post-Gazette]

Do you love your pet and supporting Pittsburgh businesses? Here are some local shops that have everything you need to feed, care, and play.

🐕‍🦺 Furbes Ave Pet Supply

This small shop on Forbes Avenue (get it?) stocks food, treats, leashes, and more for dogs and cats. If you’re a new pet owner or just welcoming a new animal to your home, you can get set up quickly with dog and cat treat and toy boxes for $70 each.

🐈 Lawrenceville Pet Supply

The Butler Street store is dedicated to your four-legged friends, with more than 25 years of experience in the pet biz. Find food, treats, leashes, toys, and more supplies here. They even harvest and dry their own catnip!

🐕 Petagogy

The independent shop on Penn Avenue in East Liberty has a wide selection of healthy and natural foods, treats, and supplies for dogs and cats. The name comes from the word “pedagogy,” the art or profession of teaching, because the shop owners love learning about the best products for your furry friends. They also have locations just outside the city in McCandless, McMurray, Cranberry, and Greensburg.