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| What Pittsburgh's Talking About |
|  | PRT has warned of forthcoming changes due to a budget shortfall. (Megan Harris / City Cast Pittsburgh) |
| Pittsburgh Regional Transit Budget Approved | PRT’s budget for 2027 will avoid fare hikes and service cuts, but the organization warns there are still long-term funding troubles ahead. In 2025 the state allowed PRT to use funds allotted for capital projects to pay for operating expenses, but this is the last year that allowance will be made. [WESA] | | Shapiro Shares Data Center ‘Guardrails’ | Gov. Josh Shapiro says developers must adhere to a new set of standards to get state tax benefits. He claims the standards keep the state competitive for development while ensuring accountability. While some applaud the standards, others criticize the voluntary nature, saying they won’t prevent bad actors from moving in-state. [Penn-Capital Star] | | Serpentine Drive: Car-Free or Commuter Shortcut? | Serpentine Drive is a car-free stretch of road in Schenley Park that hairpin-turns from Bartlett Street to East Circuit Road. Some residents are calling for cars to return, while others argue the road should remain car-free and best serves pedestrians. [🔒 Post-Gazette / BikePGH] | - Want to weigh in? City Council is hosting a public hearing this Thursday, June 4 at 1 p.m.
| | New Event To Replace Jam on Walnut | The concert series and block party has been cancelled and will be replaced by a new Summer Music Series that kicks off June 13. The Shadyside Chamber of Commerce made the announcement last week, citing concerns over community safety, underage drinking, and a “lack of capacity” by the nonprofit that ran the event. [WTAE] | - Looking for other opportunities to jam out to live music? Check out our list of music festivals! There are lots left in the summer (through October!) to enjoy. [City Cast Pittsburgh]
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| | | This summer, escape to Athens County, Ohio — where over 100 miles of mountain bike trails, scenic paddling, hiking, and winding backroads meet the laid-back energy of Athens, a classic college town. With the university on summer break, Athens has a different vibe. Come enjoy the local foods, live music, and college-town charm without the crowds. Trade traffic for trails and discover your summer getaway in Athens County, Ohio. | |
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| | | We’re back with recommendations from City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors 📣 This is a regular spot in the newsletter where members get to shine a light on their favorite local businesses, organizations, and events. | - 🚲 Katy W. wants to shout out Free Ride Bicycle Collective in Point Breeze. “They repair and sell used bikes, which makes it a phenomenal resource for someone like me who’s interested in riding a bike but isn’t sure they’ll stick with it enough to justify something new and expensive. They also encourage learning to repair your bike and offer space and tools to do so.”
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| | | Step out from the shadows and onto the dance floor on Friday, June 12, for Mattress Factory’s biggest party of the year, Garden Party: Gothic. A ticket is your skeleton key to a museum transformed. Live performances haunt the halls and libations and vittles abound! Your support keeps Mattress Factory in the black. 100% of proceeds benefit the artistic, educational, and community outreach programs that make Mattress Factory a pillar of the arts. | |
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| | | Step into an intimate evening at Liberty Magic with world-renowned sleight-of-hand artist Javi Benitez, praised by Penn & Teller as the best they’ve seen. Expect astonishment, laughter, and moments that stay with you long after the final card has fallen. June 4 – July 5. |
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🎸 Goodbye to Handyman Negri: Joe Negri died Saturday, just days short of turning 100 years old. The Pittsburgh native was one of America’s best jazz guitarists and a key part of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” as Handyman Negri in the Land of Make-Believe. | | You can feel Negri’s love for jazz and improvisation in this “Artist Vignette,” shared in 2019 when he was honored with the Governor’s Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award. Consider listening to some live jazz this summer in Negri’s honor 🎶 |
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