New openings, abrupt closures shake up Pittsburgh’s dining scene
Working outside near wires this summer? Read Duquesne Light’s safety warning
Also on today's calendar: Alga at Spirit Lodge and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What can you catch but not throw? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Monday: A morning shower in the area, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
Tuesday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pittsburgh Plates: Tambellini Time Again, Popular Restaurant Closes (patch.com) — Pittsburgh diners are seeing big changes, with a new Tambellini restaurant opening and another popular spot suddenly closing in a landmark location. The roundup also highlights a new supermarket eatery, a health department shutdown of a well-known coffee shop, and even theft from a historic local brewery. It’s a snapshot of how quickly the city’s food and drink scene is shifting.
• Duquesne Light reminding communities to follow best safety practices amid recent electrical incidents (cbsnews.com) — After a man was seriously shocked while working on a house in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood, Duquesne Light is urging residents and contractors to be extremely cautious around power lines this summer. The utility recommends treating all lines as energized, setting clear safety boundaries, using spotters, and requesting temporary protective coverings when projects take place near electrical equipment.
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💬 Chatter
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Goodwill of North Central West Virginia posted a job opening for Custodian Goodwill Commercial Services in Pittsburgh. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Sharpsburg
Flags placed on veterans' graves at St. Mary's Cemetery (wtae.com)
Military flyover scheduled in Brackenridge for Memorial Day as part of larger remembrance event (triblive.com)
Whitehall
PIAA Girls Track and Field Championships: Catasauqua's Hailey Jenkins wins two silver medals (mcall.com)
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of May 24, 2026 (triblive.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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