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Nine community gardens have sprouted up in Wilkinsburg, turning a handful of the borough’s hundreds of vacant lots into flourishing spaces ([link removed]) .
On North Avenue, Jerry Gaudi Jr. and some neighbors turned the site of a demolished apartment building into a bird habitat and pollination garden ([link removed]) .
“The neighbors now maintain their yards, and the beautification deters issues of crime,” Gaudi said ([link removed]) .
** Wilkinsburg lots bloom with native species, vegetables — and community spirit ([link removed])
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** Involuntary ‘302’ hospitalizations fall more heavily on Black patients. Would AOT be different? ([link removed])
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** Schools in Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh area slow to fix environmental hazards ([link removed])
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🚲 Bikes, food, beer, fun: Pittsburgh's biggest bike ride is Aug. 24! From casual e-bikers to serious endurance riders, there's a route for all ages and abilities at this full-service ride, equipped with mechanic support, turn-by-turn directions, stocked rest stops and a Finish Line Festival in Allegheny Commons Park! Register now at pedalpgh.org ([link removed]) .
** Pennsylvania government agencies aim to expand employees’ use of artificial intelligence ([link removed])
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** ‘There’s a specific target on my head’: Transgender teen grapples with UPMC care cuts ([link removed])
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** Fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton plant raises questions about its future, despite heavy investment ([link removed])
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This weekend:
* 🥁 Free live music in Monroeville ([link removed]) 5 p.m. Saturday | Tall Trees Amphitheater | Deep Sea Diver, Essential Machine, Hello June
* ❓ Oddities & Curiosities Expo ([link removed]) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown | from $12
* 🚲 Pittsburgh’s largest bike party ([link removed]) 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday | Allegheny Commons Park, North Side | from $25
* 🎼 Sunday in the Park with George ([link removed]) Thursday-Sunday | New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Center | Tickets are $50, discounts available for artists and students
Labor Day weekend:
* 🍖 RibFest 2025 ([link removed]) Aug. 28-Sept. 1 | Acrisure Stadium, North Shore
* 🍽️ Soul food festival ([link removed]) Aug. 29-31 | Stanwix & Liberty, Downtown
* 🏈 Pitt vs. Duquesne football ([link removed]) 12 p.m. Aug. 30 | Acrisure Stadium, North Shore
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