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| What Pittsburgh's Talking About |
| | Will AI Spur Pittsburgh's Next Labor Fight? | Pittsburgh's biggest industries are still hiring, but artificial intelligence is already changing what work looks like, from hospital exam rooms to the City-County Building. Today on the podcast, we're digging into who's using AI, who's writing the rules, and why the future of our local labor market may depend less on the technology than the policies we build around it. [Technical.ly / City Cast Pittsburgh] | | | | It’s Twins! Penguins Draft Ruck Brothers | Eighteen-year-old brothers Liam and Markus Ruck haven’t left each other's side on the ice since they started skating on a backyard rink in Canada as kids — and now their dream to be drafted together on an NHL team came true. They’re mirror twins, so one shoots left while the other shoots right, making them a great pair to pass the puck down the ice. [NHL] | | | Critics Weigh in on Downtown Tax Diversion Proposal | City Council is considering diverting future tax revenue from construction in Downtown, the Strip District, and parts of the North Shore to exclusively fund revitalization projects in only one of those neighborhoods. Transit and housing advocates say it’s unfair and that the proposal lacks transparency. [Public Source] | | County Democrats Select New Party Chair | The Allegheny County Democratic Committee overwhelmingly elected Katie Garfinkel as chair and John Ukenye as vice chair to lead the party for the next four years. Their victories signal strong support for more progressive party leadership. Garfinkel says she wants to build up the party’s presence and resources and make it more inclusive. [WESA] | | PA Senators Fill Empty Booth at Trump’s Fair | After Gov. Josh Shapiro said no businesses would sponsor the PA booth at President Donald Trump’s Great American State Fair, Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick secured private sponsors to table the controversial event, happening in D.C. now through July 10. [🔒 Philadelphia Inquirer] |
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| |  | Have you seen this art? (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh) |
| Let’s play a game! Where can you find this mural? | | | | 🌟 Shout out to Courtney C., Joann A., Sam L., and Avocet G. for correctly guess last week’s photo challenge ⬇️ | |  | Photo location reveal: Sally Ann’s. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh) |
| Want coffee? A cocktail? How about both? Head to the Cultural District for breakfast, brunch, or lunch at Sally Ann’s. There are salads and handhelds for everyone’s tastes, and the charming patio is perfect for Downtown people watching. | | Find the neon sign pictured above near the barista counter. You can’t go wrong with their s’mores draft latte, a refreshing matcha, or seasonal fresh lemonade. | | 🍳 Want more brunch recs? Check out some of our favorite spots. | | Looking for more things to see and do? | |
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We’re experiencing temperatures of 90°F and above for several consecutive days this week — and high humidity is making it feel even hotter. Allegheny County issued a Code Red heat advisory through at least Wednesday 🌡️ | | Stay cool, stay hydrated, and check on your neighbors! |
| — Francesca Dabecco | City Cast’s Megan Harris contributed to today’s news. |
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