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| What Pittsburgh's Talking About |
| Catena Resigns As Council President | Pat Catena stepped down as Allegheny County Council President on Friday after backlash over a campaign mailer from his failed state House bid, claiming his opponent was "supported by an extreme left group that advocates for transgender athletes in sports." Most of his fellow councilors had been planning to vote for his removal at tonight's meeting. Catena plans to remain on council as the District 4 representative. [WESA / City Cast Pittsburgh] | | Zoning Board Blocks Request to Cut Affordable Housing | The Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment rejected Walnut Capital’s request to remove a requirement that 10% of apartments in its student housing project in Oakland be leased at affordable rents. The board said Walnut Capital failed to justify the need for a variance and began construction while it was "fully aware" of the neighborhood's inclusionary zoning policy. [🔐 Business Times] | | | Court Upholds Police Use of ShotSpotter Alerts | Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court ruled that police can legally use ShotSpotter gunshot alerts to help justify stops and searches, but didn't say whether the alerts alone are enough for probable cause. The case involved a Pittsburgh man who was stopped by police, arrested, and charged with a DUI after ShotSpotter reported nearby gunshots. The technology has faced controversy for concerns over accuracy, transparency, and oversight. [TribLive] | | Sarris Candies Offers New Factory Tours | The Canonsburg candy company is opening a new factory store on June 1 and will also begin offering guided tours on July 6. Visitors will be able to see the chocolate-making process for the first time in the company’s 66-year history. [Axios] |
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| | | "An essential part of every Pittsburgher’s civic education" – PGH Mag | | Peer beneath the glimmering surface of the Gilded Age when you join the Frick's national award-winning mansion tour, Gilded, Not Golden. Explore the lives and legacies of Pittsburghers past, from workers who made steel to magnates who made fortunes. | | Get Tickets |
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| |  | Have you been to this cozy shop? (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh) |
| Let’s play a game! Where can you sip on this scrumptious strawberry matcha latte? | | | 🌟 Shout out to Denorah S., Carye B., and Kaitlin W. for correctly guessing last week’s photo challenge ⬇️ |  | Photo location reveal: Muns Pizza. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh) |
| Find this stack of records and ode-to-tomatoes shelf at the new Muns Pizza in Brighton Heights. | | Dan Tomcik’s “yinzerpolitan pizza” has a crust that’s perfectly chewy, airy, and crispy, and the tomato sauce strikes a great balance between sweet and savory. Stop by for a slice and hang out at Allegheny City Brewing’s new taproom right next door. | | Explore more of the neighborhood: Brighton Heights hosts a summer series in Legion Park with music, vendors, and more. The first Li’l Bridgey 5K is happening on May 30 in celebration of the new pedestrian bridge connected to Riverview Park. Plus, the community is putting on a book fair in July. | | Looking for more things to see and do? | |
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🍽️ Good news, bad news for fans of the Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group. Täkō is temporarily closing on June 27 for a refresh and renovations, but Butcher & the Rye is expected to fully reopen for this summer for the first time since 2020. |
| — Natalia Aldana | City Cast Pittsburgh’s Francesca Dabecco wrote today’s Where Is It? Segment. |
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