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| What Else Pittsburgh's Talking About |
| Stacy Garrity to Run for Governor | Pennsylvania treasurer Stacy Garrity is seeking the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026. Garrity calls herself a “strong ally” of President Donald Trump. Doug Mastriano, who lost in 2022, is also suggesting he’ll run again. [Associated Press] | | Suspected Cause of Clairton Explosion | A preliminary investigation indicated that a gas valve failure caused the explosion at Clairton Coke Works last week, according to U.S. Steel. Two workers died and 10 others were injured. [Allegheny Front / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh] | | Sheetz to Host More Pop-Up Concerts | Following a successful All American Rejects pop-up show at the Sheetz in McKees Rocks, the gas station chain announced a new series called “Sheetzertainment” with “live shows, unique activations, and wild collaborations.” The next show will spotlight three local artists on Aug. 23. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh / TribLive] | | | Museums and Attractions Get Upgrades | After a $65 million gift from Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin, the Carnegie Science Center is rebranding and relaunching Sept. 13 with a special day of events. The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium got a $10 million anonymous grant, which will go toward a new entrance, giraffe barn, and more. And the Heinz History center is planning a massive expansion in the Strip District. Get the details on these renovations. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh] |
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| | | Celebrate the urban forest at Arbor Aid with Tree Pittsburgh on Saturday, September 27! Enjoy food, drinks, river views, and J Malls in the DJ booth at our beautiful campus on the Allegheny River. Every ticket helps us protect and grow a greener Pittsburgh for all. |
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| |  | Have you seen this wild neighbor? (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh) |
| Let’s play a game! Where can you find the raccoon mural in the photo above? 👀 | | | | 🌟 Congrats to Abby S., Grace D., Heidi F., Sharon D., Michelle B., Wenwen G., and Courtney C. who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge! ⬇️ | |  | Location reveal: Simmons Farm. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh) |
| Find this zinnia patch at Simmons Farm in McMurray, just past Pittsburgh’s South Hills neighborhoods. The farm offers a ton of seasonal pick-your-own options: peaches, flowers, apples, and more. Tour the fields, buy some farm-fresh goodies in the market, and check out their candle-making and wildflower-picking series with PGH Candle. | | 🌻 Want more beautiful blooms before summers’ end? | | Armful of Flowers, an urban flower farm and gift shop in Mt. Washington, is hosting Flower Fest Aug. 24. There will be flower-themed food and drink, a live butterfly tent, pollinator walks, music, and more. | | Sol Patch Garden, a colorful escape tucked within the industrial borough of Braddock, hosts U-pick evenings where you can build your own bouquet while sipping beer from Brew Gentleman. | | Looking for more to see and do? | |
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| | | We’re back with a recommendation from a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor 📣 This is a weekly spot in the newsletter where members get to shine a light on their fave local businesses, organizations, and events. | - 🛍️ Akasha W. is giving props to the Pittsburgh Smoke Shop in Bellevue. She says it “serves the community at any and every opportunity. Great prices, too!”
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