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| What Pittsburgh's Talking About |
| | High-Injury Traffic Sites Targeted for Improvement | The city, county, and local transit organizations are partnering to improve pedestrian safety at some of the region's most dangerous traffic corridors. The group will apply for grants to overhaul problem areas, such as Kennywood Boulevard in West Mifflin, Fifth Avenue in Oakland, Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield, and Penn Avenue in Point Breeze. [TribLive] | | ‘Giant Eagle’ Name Isn’t Going Away | Kroger is acquiring the local grocery chain for $1.65 billion, but much of what we see as customers will remain the same. The grocery plans to keep the Giant Eagle brand for its markets and pharmacies, as well as the Cranberry headquarters and myPerks loyalty program. [WESA] | | QBurgh Launches Monthly Newspaper | The free print paper features LGBTQ+ news, arts and culture, politics, and events. You can find the first edition this week at Carnegie Library branches, select Giant Eagle and Shop ‘n Save locations, and queer-friendly businesses. Or, starting in August, you can get it delivered straight to your door. [QBurgh] | | Powerboat Racing Will Return To Pittsburgh | Formula One Powerboat racing is coming back to our rivers in July 2027 after a years-long absence. The free event will feature high-speed championship races, family-friendly activities, and a drone show. Organizers hope it’ll boost tourism and bring back the excitement of Pittsburgh's former Three Rivers Regatta. [KDKA] | |
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| | | Woodward PA is the ultimate overnight summer camp for action sports & creatives: skateboard, scooter, BMX, mountain bike, parkour, BMX race, creative arts, and roller skate. The goal isn’t to keep kids busy. It’s to give them the kind of space where imagination turns into motion. These camps are a high-energy playground for kids and teens (ages 7-17) who want to ride, create, have fun, and level up. Code CITYCAST for $300 off! |
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| |  | Have you seen this collection? (Laura Tsutsui / City Cast Pittsburgh) |
| Let’s play a game! (This might be a niche one.) Where can you find these retro radios? | | | | 🌟 Shoutout to William G., Lauren B., Corey E., Garrett S., Jo A., Patrick L., Janis M., Carye B., Eric A., Michael K., Bob S., and Al H. for correctly guessing last week’s photo challenge ⬇️ | |  | Photo location reveal: Penn Avenue. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh) |
| Spot this mural of the Gulf Tower on Penn Avenue between Downtown and the Strip District — just a hop, skip, and a jump from the actual building on Grant Street. | | Fun fact: My first job was on the 37th floor of this iconic 44-story skyscraper. I worked in the marketing and communications department for the local Make-A-Wish chapter. The views were stellar, and we even had peregrine falcons nesting right outside our window! Today, this Art Deco tower is being converted into a luxury hotel and apartment building. | | Have you ever wondered what the lights on top mean? Here’s a guide to reading the color codes for a weather report. | | Looking for more things to see and do? | |
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| | | 3,000+ bike riders will cruise Pittsburgh on fully supported routes (10, 25, or 53 miles), then celebrate at a massive afterparty. From casual family cruising to serious cycling, UPMC Health Plan PedalPGH has something for everyone! Hosted by BikePGH, this event showcases Pittsburgh biking, and for a great cause! Register at www.pedalpgh.org |
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What makes a healthy community? Allegheny County is looking for feedback on what's working and what could be improved in our region. Survey results will guide future health initiatives. | | |
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