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| What Pittsburgh's Talking About |
| Missed Trash Pickup Complaints Tripled Since 2019 | Pittsburghers have called 311 more than 10,000 times each year about garbage that didn't get picked up on collection day. There's no clear, single reason for the increase, and areas like the West End, South Hills, and Hill District have a higher concentration of complaints. [Public Source] | - Want to join a cleanup or start one in your neighborhood? Learn how to get involved. [City Cast Pittsburgh]
| | Hundreds Show at Beaver Data Center Town Hall | Residents voiced concerns about a proposed data center on 400 acres that once housed a popular Beaver County racetrack. Representatives of developer Switch told attendees it would cover the cost of powering the campus. [🔒 Post-Gazette] | - Meanwhile, 200 Fayette County residents turned out for an information session Wednesday on potential data center development. The county commission plans to adopt data-center ordinances based on lessons from a Virginia county with many centers. [🔒 Business Times]
- What's behind PA's data center boom? [City Cast Pittsburgh]
| | Where To Watch the World Cup | Looking to join a watch party for soccer's biggest event? We're sharing some of the best local spots to check out the matches, from Acrisure Stadium (one of three official "FIFA Fan Zones" in PA) to local bars. Whether you're into obstacle courses and penalty kick contests or just want good beer and a big screen, there's tons of great options. [City Cast Pittsburgh / Riverhounds] | | | Make a Splash in 15 City Pools This Summer | Mark your calendars: the city’s outdoor public pools open June 15! Homewood and Sue Murray pools are closed for repairs, but the others will be open until Labor Day. If you’re looking to curate the ideal pool experience, check out our guide to Pittsburgh’s pools! [WESA / 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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| | | 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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🐝 What’s that buzz? Pop-country fans aren’t the only ones swarming to Acrisure Stadium for Morgan Wallen this weekend: A local apiarist rescued a swarm of about 15,000 honeybees clustered on the stage scaffolding 😱 See photos of the rescue and the bees in their temporary hive on Facebook! |
| — Laura Tsutsui | City Cast Pittsburgh's Sophia Lo contributed to today's newsletter. |
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