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Week ending Aug 17, 2026 8 stories ~1 min

Here are the Pittsburgh stories that stood out this week.

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This week's briefing

Narrated by Yinzy Pierogi. The video and the podcast share the same audio — read the week below, or listen to it.

Lawrenceville Shopping Guide

NEXTpittsburgh

A guide to the eclectic shops located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood.

Source nextpittsburgh.com

Pittsburgh Weekend Events Guide

nextpittsburgh.com

A curated collection of upcoming Pittsburgh events, including summer festivals, flea markets, shows, and cultural productions.

Source nextpittsburgh.com

Meet Jake Rothman: Black & Grey Tattoo Artist at Externus Studios

pittsburgh.citycast.fm

Jake Rothman, a black and grey specialist at Externus Studios in Pittsburgh's Southside, is currently accepting bookings for September and October. He emphasizes a comfortable, professional experience for all clients, including first-timers.

Source pittsburgh.citycast.fm

New speakeasy pays tribute to August 5, 1930, a legendary day in Pittsburgh gambling

www.pghcitypaper.com

The 805, a new speakeasy in East Liberty operated by Catapult Greater Pittsburgh, pays tribute to the 1930 numbers racket payout. The basement venue is available for events and parties.

Source www.pghcitypaper.com

Yinzerpalooza Bobblehead | Pittsburgh Pirates

Yinzerpalooza Bobblehead

Source www.mlb.com

“No medical card needed”: Federal loophole behind intoxicating hemp is closing - PMP Newsroom

Pennsylvania hemp businesses advocate for regulations, not extinction, as a federal ban approaches

Source www.nextgenerationnewsroom.org

Also filed this week 2 stories

New Pittsburgh Restaurants and Pubs

Source nextpittsburgh.com

E-Scooter Legislative Update

Source nextpittsburgh.com

Podcast transcript

Hey Pittsburgh! Yinzy here with Nebby News Now, your quick local pulse from the Burgh. We pulled the most useful newsletter updates and kept the source links handy. Story 1: “No medical card needed”: Federal loophole behind intoxicating hemp is closing - PMP Newsroom. Pennsylvania hemp businesses advocate for regulations, not extinction, as a federal ban approaches. We have linked the original reporting in this week's issue so you can check the details directly. Story 2: Lawrenceville Shopping Guide. A guide to the eclectic shops located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood.. We have linked the original reporting in this week's issue so you can check the details directly. Story 3: Yinzerpalooza Bobblehead | Pittsburgh Pirates. Yinzerpalooza Bobblehead. We have linked the original reporting in this week's issue so you can check the details directly. Story 4: New speakeasy pays tribute to August 5, 1930, a legendary day in Pittsburgh gambling. The 805, a new speakeasy in East Liberty operated by Catapult Greater Pittsburgh, pays tribute to the 1930 numbers racket payout. The basement venue. We have linked the original reporting in this week's issue so you can That's Nebby News Now.