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| What Pittsburgh's Talking About |
| Downtown Tax Diversion Gets Preliminary OK | City Council voted 6-3 to divert future tax revenue from developments in three neighborhoods to fund Downtown revitalization projects — despite pushback from many residents during public comment. A final vote is expected next week, and the proposal still needs approval from Allegheny County, Pittsburgh Public Schools, and Pittsburgh Regional Transit. [TribLive] | - Why's the plan so controversial? We explain. [City Cast Pittsburgh]
| | Lawsuit Challenges Market Square Curfew | A woman who says her grandchild was pepper-sprayed by police in Market Square has filed a civil complaint, arguing the policy was implemented without legal authority and is harming young people. The curfew, enacted in May, requires anyone under 18 to be accompanied by an adult from 3 p.m. to midnight, Thursday through Sunday. [WTAE / City Cast Pittsburgh] | | Free Tuition for Some In-State Students | A new program from PA’s state university system will cover the remaining tuition costs for students who attend one of 10 state-owned schools and receive both federal and state scholarships. This comes as student loan debt nationwide has ballooned to $1.86 trillion. [Penn Capital-Star / Education Data Initiative] | | Moana Mac & Cheese and Kuzco-Themed Ketchup? | Fear not, Disney-bound friends: Heinz condiments and other products will be within reach at the parks, resorts, and Cruise Line, and even featured in the media-titan’s content. Disney and Kraft Heinz announced a multi-year partnership, set to kick off this summer. [TribLive] |
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| Feeling Crafty? Check Out These Pittsburgh Yarn Shops |
|  | Yarn of every color hangs on the wall at Wildchild Stitches in Garfield. (Laura Tsutsui / City Cast Pittsburgh |
| Crafts aren’t just for kids – they can be wonderful outlets for adults too. Whether you’re an established crocheter or knitter or just starting to get hooked, look no further than your local yarn shop. Now’s the perfect time to plan a visit because it’s Day 1 of the Steel Valley Yarn Crawl, which runs through August 9. | | Shops are hosting special pop-ups and giving away prizes throughout the crawl! Get started by picking up a Yarn Crawl Passport (which you can find at any of these shops), and collecting stamps from every shop you visit. | | Keep in mind: Most of the store hours vary day to day, so check online before you make the trip. Some have extended hours during the yarn crawl! | | | 📍 Bellevue | This fiber craft store offers supplies and classes that get into specific techniques and skills, like Tunisian crochet, tapestry weaving, and how to use a drum carder. The Craft Room also hosts events, including a crafting happy hour every Wednesday. | | | 📍 Oakmont | On Oakmont’s main drag just east of Pittsburgh, you’ll run into this cozy space that hosts Open Stitch Group every Tuesday and Thursday. Check out the full list of yarn brands they carry, including a few local PA ones! | | | 📍 Greenfield | This shop sells yarns of all colors and weights, along with tools for crocheting and knitting. It's run by a mother daughter-duo and hosts classes and meet ups every week. | | |
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Spread your wings 🪶 Ospreys were once endangered, but nest sightings have increased 37-fold in PA since the 1980s. The rebound can be credited in part to federal protections and ospreys' adaptability: many are making nests in manmade towers instead of trees. Have you spotted one lately? |
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