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Hello Pittsburgh! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Beloved Regent Square pizzeria sets reopening date after health hiatus
  • Lawrenceville's Titusz earns coveted spot on New York Times restaurant list
  • Kenny Chesney books massive 2027 stadium show on the North Shore

Also on today's calendar: Guardian Storage Fall 2026 Shred-It Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Closed Pittsburgh Pizzeria Announces Reopening (patch.com) — Pittsburgh pizza fans in Regent Square can look forward to Rockaway Pizzeria firing up its ovens again on September 26 at noon, after a months-long closure for the owner's medical recovery. The South Braddock Avenue shop, known for its evolving mix of New York, New Haven, and modern American styles, is returning to serve the neighborhood after an outpouring of community support.
   

2. Pittsburgh Restaurant Makes Elite List Of America's Best By New York Times (patch.com) — Food lovers in Pittsburgh have a new point of pride as Titusz, an Austro-Hungarian restaurant in Lawrenceville, has been named to The New York Times' 2026 list of the 50 best restaurants in America. Chef Csilla Thackray's menu, rooted in Hungarian traditions and family history, features inventive dishes like chilled sorrel soup, langos with tangy cheeses, and roasted duck leg in apricot-riesling reduction, all served in a warmly personal dining room.
   

3. Kenny Chesney Returning To Pittsburgh In 2027 (patch.com) — Country star Kenny Chesney will bring his Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 to Pittsburgh's Acrisure Stadium on May 29, joined by Eric Church and Sheryl Crow. Fans can register now through KennyChesney.com for a presale code, giving Pittsburgh concertgoers an early shot at tickets for this major stadium show.
   

4. Western Pennsylvania communities face higher road salt costs ahead of winter (cbsnews.com) — Pittsburgh-area communities are bracing for a sharp jump in road salt prices, with a regional bid jumping from about $88 to as high as $160 per ton. Municipalities in Allegheny and nearby counties are weighing whether to join a shared contract or seek their own deals, decisions that will directly affect how well local roads are treated during this winter and next.
   

5. Survivors share stories at Eradicate Hate summit in Pittsburgh (wtae.com) — Pittsburgh is hosting the Eradicate Hate summit this week at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, born from the city's response to the Tree of Life synagogue shooting. Survivors of hate-fueled violence, including the Holocaust and Sandy Hook, are sharing powerful stories and leading workshops focused on practical ways communities can confront and reduce hate. Residents can attend sessions Wednesday and Thursday downtown.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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