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| What Pittsburgh's Talking About |
| PA Challenges Trump’s Limits on Mail-In Voting | Gov. Josh Shapiro joined a multistate lawsuit arguing new Trump-imposed U.S. Postal Service requirements violate the Voting Rights Act. The suit says states regulate and administer their own elections, and USPS doesn't have the authority to set rules for mail-in voting. [WESA] | | How Troy Hill's Rec Center Got 'Mothballed' | The city earmarked $6 million in federal pandemic relief funds for the Cowley-Goettman Recreation Center, but only a tenth of that has been spent on it. The remaining funds were shuffled to “shovel-ready” projects that could be completed before the end of 2026 — the deadline for using relief funds. The O'Connor administration says the rec center remains a priority and the city has applied for grants to help cover remaining costs. [Public Source] | | Dick’s Sporting Goods Pulls Major Brand | Dick's, headquartered in Pittsburgh, removed Good Good Golf items from its retail and online stores this week after backlash against an ad showing Good Good's co-founder shoving a woman to the ground to promote a new driver made in collaboration with Callaway. Callaway items continue to be sold at Dick’s. [Associated Press / City Cast Pittsburgh] | - Dick's has done this before. They scaled back and eventually removed all gun sales after the mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., in 2018. [Harvard Business School]
| | | NFL Taps Disney & VS PINK For New Merch | Are you in the market for new Steelers gear? Two new NFL collabs just dropped: | - Victoria’s Secret’s PINK x NFL collection includes bedazzled boyfriend shorts, tanks and hoodies, and sweatpants I might actually consider wearing — god forbid my body is perceived by anyone, ever. [Victoria’s Secret]
- For the Disney and Champion collaboration, every team got paired with a classic Disney character. We got Pete — the gruff, 101-year-old cat antagonist to Mickey Mouse. Disney says, “Pete embodies the smash-mouth mentality Steelers fans embrace,” but we're not buying it. How about you? [Disney Parks Blog / City Cast Pittsburgh]
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| | | A Pittsburgh tradition returns! Head to Hartwood Acres on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for the 43rd Annual Family House Polo Match presented by F.N.B. Corporation. | Watch a professional polo match, explore a vintage car show, tailgate, shop, and enjoy food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities. FREE admission for kids 12 and under. Every ticket helps Family House offer a "home away from home" to families traveling to Pittsburgh for medical care. | Tickets: familyhouse.org/polo. | |
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| | | A weekend road trip is the perfect remedy for end-of-summer blues. Just an hour outside of the Burgh, Butler County, PA is where your adventure awaits. Our historic small towns invite you to stroll Main Street, with shops, cafes, and museums. No matter when you visit, you’ll find something exciting. Street fairs, themed festivals, night markets, live music, and goat yoga- you’ll find it all here. Reconnect to nature with hiking, biking, or boating at Moraine State Park. Indulge in local flavors at one of our many craft breweries and local wineries. Embrace your inner explorer and plan your visit now at experiencebutler.com. |
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| — Laura Tsutsui | ✍️ City Cast Pittsburgh’s Mallory Falk and Megan Harris edited the newsletter this week. |
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