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| What Else Pittsburgh's Talking About |
| Shuman to Reopen Under Private Firm | Two years after it closed due to failed inspections, Allegheny County plans to reopen its juvenile detention center in Lincoln-Lemington under a contract with Adelphoi. City Council members and advocates are disturbed by the decision because there have been multiple sexual abuse allegations with Adelphoi employees. Council also questioned the decision to enter a long-term contract just before the new county executive is elected; both candidates, Democrat Sara Innamorato and Republican Joe Rockey, say they oppose this decision. Renovations at the facility will begin in October and finish by the end of the year. [PublicSource] | | Finally, an Above Ground Pittsburgh Potty | Gotta go? There’s a mobile bathroom trailer installed Downtown at the corner of Stanwix Street and Liberty Avenue that’s open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. A second temporary public restroom will open this week at Smithfield Street and Strawberry Way, thanks to a six-month, $2 million pilot project. [Pittsburgh City Paper] | | Steelers Keep Hope Alive | The Cleveland Browns have now gone 20 years without a 2-0 start to the season, but last night, Pittsburgh almost handed them a break. The Steelers squeaked out a 26-22 victory, thanks once again to a fearsome show from the defensive line — including T.J. Watt, who snagged an all-time franchise record for sacks and his first career touchdown. Browns running back Nick Chubb suffered a brutal knee injury in the second quarter and did not return. [Megan Harris / City Cast Pittsburgh] | | Federal Funds for Pittsburgh Forestry | A group of environmental nonprofits and the City of Pittsburgh received a combined $9 million toward a tree planting initiative in underserved communities; projects to improve tree canopy and forest resiliency; and planting and maintaining trees in parks, public greenspaces, and along residential streets. [TribLIVE] | | Clemente Day Inspires Compassion | Last week, students from San Juan, Puerto Rico honored Pirates legend Roberto Clemente by volunteering in the city where he played 18 seasons. The trip was thanks to a partnership between the Pittsburgh nonprofit Amizade and Puerto Rican nonprofit Caras con Causa. The students worked with the Hill District-based Center that Cares, Tree Pittsburgh, and Light of Life. | - The nonprofits want to make this an annual event. You can help by donating through the Amizade and Caras con Causa websites. [TribLIVE]
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| How To ‘Clean Up’ in the Pittsburgh Garbage Olympics |
| | Does your neighborhood need redd up? You can make a difference by channeling your competitive spirit in the 2025 Garbage Olympics on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | | The annual competition to see which neighborhood can pick up the most trash started in 2017, and it’s been growing every year since. Last year was the biggest yet, with nearly 600 volunteers representing more than 50 neighborhoods. | | Mt. Oliver won first place in 2024; Allentown and South Side Flats won second and third, respectively. Communities are even awarded special prizes, like for the strangest item found. Last years’ weird find was a tall, skinny Santa-shaped candle. | | Bags, gloves, safety vests, and litter grabbers will be provided by Public Works and the Clean Pittsburgh Commission. | | ➡️ Register to join your neighborhood team. Afterwards, celebrate at the closing ceremony at Velem Fermentation from 1-3 p.m. | | 🎨 Are you a creative? The Pittsburgh Garbage Olympics is looking for artists of all ages and skill levels to create pieces celebrating community that will go on display at the Closing Ceremonies. Submit original artwork here. | | Happy cleaning! | | |
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| | | The Pittsburgh Citywide Task Force on Employee Ownership was formed to spread the word about employee ownership and its benefits to business owners and workers around the Pittsburgh region. The task force is holding informational sessions in a location near you! To learn more or sign up, visit pghbusiness.org. |
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| |  | This week’s challenge photo. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh) |
| Want to play a game? Tell me where you can find the photo above, then come back tomorrow to see the location in the weekly neighborhood guide 👀 | | | 🌟 Shout out to readers Sam L. and Andy C. who correctly guessed last week’s challenge: | |  | Mosaic inside of the Union Project in Highland Park. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh) |
| Find this mosaic inside of The Union Project, housed in a renovated Gothic Revival style church in Highland Park. Speaking of creative hobbies, this community center offers a variety of ceramic classes, from Wheel 101 to one-time workshops like the Clay Pumpkin Patch Oct. 8. | | |
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| | 🎶 | Shop for goods in Market Square while enjoying a free performance by the Pittsburgh Opera. [free, Downtown] | | 🍺 | Join the brew house for a one-hour, all-levels yoga class, then stick around for a beer. [$15, Ross] | | 🎨 | Enjoy raffles, live entertainment, and delicious bites, brews, and mocktails at a party to preserve the Vanka Murals inside of the St. Nicholas Croatian Church. [$100-250, Millvale] | | 🍸 | Learn how to mix three different cocktails inspired by or seen on the screen alongside a tasty snack plate at The PA Market. [$45, Strip District] | | 🌈 | Browse artwork while enjoying food and drinks at Stage AE with sales benefiting the Persad Center’s mental health services for the LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDs-affected communities. [$150, North Shore] |
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| Today on City Cast Pittsburgh |
| | | Did we just become best friends?! Making new connections as an adult in Pittsburgh can be really hard, but hobbies can help! Writer and City Cast Pittsburgh contributor Meg St-Esprit has a bunch of great ideas to help you find a fun new pastime, plus tips for breaking the ice among your soon-to-be best pals. | | |
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Talk to yinz tomorrow! | Francesca Dabecco | | Thanks to City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris for editing this newsletter. |
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