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| What Pittsburgh's Talking About |
|  | Storm clouds hang low over Pittsburgh. (G Fiume/Getty Images) |
| Severe Storm and Tornado Risks Today | The National Weather Service has issued 259 severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings so far this year — the fourth-highest combined total since we started collecting the data. Today, look for rain, hail, strong winds, and the possibility of tornadoes and flash flooding through at least 8 p.m. [🔒 Post-Gazette] | - On today’s podcast, hear why all this extreme weather is becoming more common and what to know before heading out. (Spoiler: It’s not the end times.) [City Cast Pittsburgh]
| | Former Congressman Tim Murphy Dies | Mental health advocate and anti-abortion lawmaker Tim Murphy died Saturday at age 73. He represented Western PA for one-and-a-half terms in the state Senate and 15 years in the U.S. House. [WESA] | | Parkway East Might Reopen Early | Commuters rejoice! Parkway East was expected to be closed through Aug. 3 while the Commercial Street Bridge gets replaced, but PennDOT says it may reopen even sooner. Crews moved the new bridge into place Sunday and Monday. [KDKA] | | Vote for New Bridge in Mini Display | Which would you like to see in miniature: the Smithfield Street Bridge, Hot Metal Bridge, or the Panther Hollow Bridge? The Kamin Science Center is soliciting votes through the end of the month for the newest addition to its Miniature Railroad and Village. [WPXI] | - Vote once a day online or in person with general admission. [Kamin Science Center]
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| |  | Have you spotted this Christ-like figure, held up by an angel with punk rock hair? (Sophia Lo / City Cast Pittsburgh)
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| ⬆️ Let’s play a game! Pittsburgh has lots of old churches that are home to beautiful, Biblically-inspired art. Where can you find this one? | | | | 🌟 Shoutout to Katie S., Bob S., Carla C., Emily G., and Jack C. who knew where to find Mister Rogers from last week’s challenge. ⤵️ | |  | Mister Rogers is just one element of this striking mural on the Wings Over Pittsburgh building along Penn Avenue in Garfield. (Mallory Falk / City Cast Pittsburgh) |
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Leaving on a jet plane? On your next flight out of PIT, take a second to enjoy some of the art; there are more than 30 pieces to experience! Starting tonight, the Art in the Airport program is hosting free Meet the Artist talks to help residents learn more about the work on display. |
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