Newsletter for Saturday, Sep 02 2017
It's a long weekend. Celebrate accordingly.
Why bird sh*t shut down the drinking water
On Thursday, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority lifted a boil and flush advisory for customers in northern Pittsburgh neighborhoods and Reserve Township. (The advisory remains in effect for residents of Millvale, with water test results still pending there.) The advisory itself was put in place amid concerns about a tear in the Lanpher Reservoir’s cover that “could compromise water quality” by leaving the water vulnerable to animal and bird droppings containing bacteria or pathogens dangerous to humans. But given that not all water supplies are covered, what made this different? We found out.
Will the Panthers be better than 8-5?
The Penguins are playing today! No, not the Stanley Cup champs, but the Youngstown State Penguins, who face the Pittsburgh Panthers at 1 today at Heinz Field. The Pat Narduzzi era enters year 3 today, and the Panthers will try to do better than the 8-5 record they finished with the last two seasons. Will they? That's a definite ... maybe. DJ Gallo runs down a Q&A for the Panthers' football season.
Get ready to RANT
Dozens of local bands will fill Lawrenceville for a weekend of performances. Genres will range from psychedelic rock to indie folk. Get ready to RANT (Rock All Night Tour).
When: September 1, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. to September 3, 2017 at 10:00 p.m.
Bring your appetite for Rib Fest
The annual Rib Festival at Heinz Field is back with l-o-t-s of ribs. The festival also includes live music and activities. Rib Fest opens each day at Noon and runs until 11 p.m. daily, except for Monday, when it ends at 9 p.m.
Where: Heinz Field at 100 Art Rooney Ave. (North Shore)
When: August 31, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. to September 4, 2017 at 9:00 p.m.
Buzz on over for Bee Day
Find out what all the buzz is about at Beautiful Bee Day, a celebration of bees. The event will feature a cooking demonstration by KingView Mead, activities with Allegheny County Conservation District, and honey sales and pollinator protection information from Apoidea Apiary.
Where: Lawrenceville Farmers Market at 250 40th St. (Lawrenceville)
When: September 2, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Spend the afternoon with the Bard
Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks will present a free performance of the classic Henry V. Performances will be held both Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 2 p.m.
Where: Frick Park at Blue Slide playground, Beechwood Blvd. and Nicholson St, Squirrel Hill (Squirrel Hill)
When: September 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. to September 3, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
Soak up the ’90s nostalgia at this party
Dig out your most '90s attire and get ready to party like it's 1999. DJ Sean Mc & Thermos will bring the '90s vibes to this late-night party.
When: September 2, 2017 at 9:00 p.m. to September 3, 2017 at 2:00 a.m.
Newsletter for Saturday, Sep 02 2017
It's a long weekend. Celebrate accordingly.
Why bird sh*t shut down the drinking water
On Thursday, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority lifted a boil and flush advisory for customers in northern Pittsburgh neighborhoods and Reserve Township. (The advisory remains in effect for residents of Millvale, with water test results still pending there.) The advisory itself was put in place amid concerns about a tear in the Lanpher Reservoir’s cover that “could compromise water quality” by leaving the water vulnerable to animal and bird droppings containing bacteria or pathogens dangerous to humans. But given that not all water supplies are covered, what made this different? We found out.
Will the Panthers be better than 8-5?
The Penguins are playing today! No, not the Stanley Cup champs, but the Youngstown State Penguins, who face the Pittsburgh Panthers at 1 today at Heinz Field. The Pat Narduzzi era enters year 3 today, and the Panthers will try to do better than the 8-5 record they finished with the last two seasons. Will they? That's a definite ... maybe. DJ Gallo runs down a Q&A for the Panthers' football season.
Get ready to RANT
Dozens of local bands will fill Lawrenceville for a weekend of performances. Genres will range from psychedelic rock to indie folk. Get ready to RANT (Rock All Night Tour).
When: September 1, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. to September 3, 2017 at 10:00 p.m.
Brin
g your appetite for Rib Fest
The annual Rib Festival at Heinz Field is back with l-o-t-s of ribs. The festival also includes live music and activities. Rib Fest opens each day at Noon and runs until 11 p.m. daily, except for Monday, when it ends at 9 p.m.
Where: Heinz Field at 100 Art Rooney Ave. (North Shore)
When: August 31, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. to September 4, 2017 at 9:00 p.m.
Buzz on over for Bee Day
Find out what all the buzz is about at Beautiful Bee Day, a celebration of bees. The event will feature a cooking demonstration by KingView Mead, activities with Allegheny County Conservation District, and honey sales and pollinator protection information from Apoidea Apiary.
Where: Lawrenceville Farmers Market at 250 40th St. (Lawrenceville)
When: September 2, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Spend the afternoon with the Bard
Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks will present a free performance of the classic Henry V. Performances will be held both Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 2 p.m.
Where: Frick Park at Blue Slide playground, Beechwood Blvd. and Nicholson St, Squirrel Hill (Squirrel Hill)
When: September 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. to September 3, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
Soak up the ’90s nostalgia at this party
Dig out your most '90s attire and get ready to party like it's 1999. DJ Sean Mc & Thermos will bring the '90s vibes to this late-night party.
When: September 2, 2017 at 9:00 p.m. to September 3, 2017 at 2:00 a.m.