It’s the Friday news roundup! The City Cast Pittsburgh team is getting you ready for a weekend worth celebrating. We’re talking about local Juneteenth history and events, Taylor Swift mania, and a bunch of other activities elsewhere in the city to help you avoid the crowds — all while celebrating Father’s Day, the pup in your life, and more.
**Reminder: City Cast won’t be publishing on Monday in observance of Juneteenth.
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There’s a petition to change the “Iron City Beer” sign to welcome Taylor Swift
The Trib estimates the economic impact of Taylor’s visit to Pittsburgh
Gallup tracked awareness of Juneteenth the first year after it became our newest federal holiday
Pittsburgh Magazine had a great explainer on what happened with Juneteenth vendors and planning
Juneteenth organizer B Marshall told WESA he thinks its about racism
Find more Juneteenth event details here & here
Pride celebrations are happening this weekend in Mt. Lebanon, Bellevue & Lawrenceville
Doors Open in Millvale looks like a blast. Note: Millvale Pride is this weekend
Enter your pup in a gay dog pageant
Celebrate the dad in your life at a Father’s Day BBQ Brunch at The National Aviary
And for music lovers, check out the Franklin Blues & BBQ on Saturday and Sunday
Find links to all of the Taylor Swift-themed goodies in today’s Hey Pittsburgh newsletter or at https://pittsburgh.citycast.fm/
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