Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Sunday, July 20, 2025. We’re waking up today to mild, comfortable temperatures, with highs expected in the mid-80s and a chance for a shower or thunderstorm mainly in the afternoon. The best chance for storms will be in the Laurel Highlands and Ridges, but the city itself should stay mostly dry through midday. Into the evening, keep an eye out for scattered storms as a cold front approaches, but by Monday we’ll have drier, cooler air, so it’s a nice outlook for the start of the workweek according to CBS Pittsburgh.
From City Hall, the Pittsburgh City Council just voted down historic landmark status for Donny’s Place, a longtime LGBTQ establishment in the Strip District. Despite a spirited debate and public calls to preserve the site, council ultimately decided preserving the building did not serve the greater needs of the city as outlined by QBurgh.
Turning to real estate and new faces in town, Pittsburgh continues to gain attention as a destination for those seeking a new chapter later in life. National outlets are shining light on folks choosing Pittsburgh after careers in bigger cities like Boston for its affordable living and lively culture. If you’re considering a move or know someone plotting a fresh start, these stories serve as some real encouragement for our local real estate scene.
On the business front, the buzz around town is about the recent Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, which brought tech leaders and policymakers together here. While most of the announced big projects are slated for across the state, industry watchers say Pittsburgh is poised to benefit from the growing crossroads between AI and energy, especially with growing clusters around Oakland and Lawrenceville as the Post-Gazette points out.
If you’re looking for work, the job market remains steady, particularly in healthcare, logistics, and the tech sector. Demand continues for skilled trades and entry-level hospitality positions especially as new businesses open around the East End. No major closings have been reported this week.
Sports fans, after a tough Saturday night loss to the White Sox, our Pirates look to bounce back this afternoon at PNC Park. Chicago took the second game of the series 10-4, thanks to a late surge in the sixth inning. Ke’Bryan Hayes and Nick Gonzales both had strong showings at the plate, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Chicago’s offense as covered by AP and Fox Sports. The Pirates hope to avoid the sweep and get back into the win column today.
In our schools, while official summer break is still on, we’re hearing about local students prepping for summer academic camps and fall athletics. Special shoutout to Pittsburgh high school students volunteering at city parks this weekend, helping with cleanup efforts around Schenley Plaza and Highland Park.
On the community calendar, downtown will be lively tonight with a free jazz concert at Market Square, and the Lawrenceville Night Market returns Wednesday with local vendors and family fun. Across the river, the South Side welcomes a new bakery on Carson Street, while Bloomfield is set to host its neighborhood art walk on Tuesday.
As for the crime report, city police had a relatively quiet Saturday with just routine incidents to report. Pennsylvania State Police did confirm a fatal head-on crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup on the 100 block of Vance Road in Cross Creek Township; tragically, one person lost their life, and a teen was hospitalized. Our thoughts go out to their families.
To end on a positive note—neighbors in Squirrel Hill rallied to deliver fans and cold drinks to seniors ahead of yesterday’s warm weather. Volunteer groups distributed supplies door to door, demonstrating the caring spirit Pittsburgh is known for.
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