Another summer month is almost over! As we say goodbye to July, the calendar is still packed with events. If you're in the mood for goats, dinosaurs, tunes or treats, give one of these events a spin this weekend. Goat Fest PGH Adorable goats have become an integral part of

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<p>Looking to complete your Bar Exam this summer? </p> <p>The David L. Lawrence Convention Center will be holding testing this month from July 30-31. </p> <p>To view the schedule and to find out more information about future exams, click <a href="https://www.pabarexam.org/bar_exam_information/bedates.htm">here</a>! </p> <p>Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash</p>

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<p>PITTSBURGH, PA &ndash; Howard Hanna's Children's Free Care Fund is proud to announce the appointment of four distinguished professionals to its board of directors: <strong>Clayton Gialloreto, Monifa Martin, Anna-Marie "Ree" Reschini</strong> and <strong>Annie Cestra</strong>. Each brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to community service, further strengthening the Fund's mission.</p> <p><strong>Clayton Gialloreto</strong> has been with Howard Hanna since 2015, serving as the corporate controller. With a robust background in public accounting and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Pennsylvania State University, Gialloreto is an accomplished financial expert. He lives in Murrysville, Pa., with his wife, Jennie, and their two children, Ashley and Jordan.</p> <p><strong>Monifa Martin</strong> is a seasoned management and technology consultant based in Pittsburgh. With more than a decade of experience, Martin's expertise spans digital marketing, data analytics and mergers and acquisitions across various industries. She has a notable history of transforming business challenges into profitable outcomes and currently serves as the director of business intelligence for a Pittsburgh-based law firm. Martin is actively involved in community service and holds degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University.</p> <p><strong>Anna-Marie "Ree" Reschini</strong> was drawn to Pittsburgh by its strong physician assistant programs, earning a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in physician assistant studies from Chatham University. After working in San Francisco, Reschini returned to Pittsburgh, where she now practices at Forefront Dermatology. An avid yogi, skier and traveler, she resides in Squirrel Hill with her husband, Joe, and daughter, Lola.</p> <p><strong>Annie Cestra</strong> represents corporations and individuals in a wide spectrum of legal transactions, focusing primarily on mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. She earned her J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law and a B.A. from John Carroll University. Cestra has been recognized among the Best Lawyers in America&reg;: Ones to Watch for corporate law.</p> <p>"We are thrilled to welcome Clayton, Monifa, Ree and Annie to our board," said Howard "Hoddy" Hanna, chair emeritus, Children's Free Care Fund. "Their diverse backgrounds and dedication to community service will be invaluable as we continue to support children in need.</p> <p>About Howard Hanna's Children's Free Care Fund</p> <p>Howard Hanna's Children's Free Care Fund provides essential medical care to children in need, ensuring no child is denied treatment due to financial constraints. Through generous donations and community support, the Fund has been a lifeline for countless families. For more information, visit HowardHannaChildrensFreeCareFund.org. </p>

Allegheny County and its top official, Sara Innamorato, on Monday asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit by Pittsburgh Public Schools that is trying to trigger a countywide property reassessment. The school district sued in April to force a countywide reassessment, something that hasn't been done since 2012. Pittsburgh Public

The newest penguin in town got to meet the leader of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Head coach Mike Sullivan got a behind-the-scenes visit with a chick named for the hockey event when a player scores three goals in the same game. Hat Trick, nicknamed "Hatty," is the newest penguin at the

<p>Restoration work is underway for the historic building that houses the arts-based charter high school.</p> <h4>Fire broke out in June</h4> <p>The Westinghouse Airbrake Company General Officer Building, known to some as the "Castle", a historic landmark in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, was damaged by a fire on June 28, 2024. The fire started in the 5th Floor attic and spread to the roof, causing smoke and water damage to the rest of the building. The building is home to the Westinghouse Arts Academy, a charter school, that offers tuition-free, arts based, high-school education to students in grades 9-12. The fire has been determined to be accidental, and started in the floor of the 5th floor, by the Wilmerding Fire Marshall, Al Hussey.</p> <h4>Everyone evacuated safely</h4> <p>According to the school's principal and acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Kelly Lombard, no students or staff were injured in the fire, as everyone was able to evacuate quickly and safely. Dr. Lombard also praised the efforts of "the firefighters, police, and other emergency responders who contained the fire and prevented further damage." She also thanked the community for its support and donations in the aftermath of the fire. The School owns the old Westinghouse Memorial School building next door to the Castle and leases the Castle building and surrounding property. </p> <h4>Restoration work is underway</h4> <p>The restoration work is underway for the building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The school hired ServPro from North Versailles, which has brought in a ServPro national operations crew, to handle the immediate fire stabilization efforts of water extraction and cleaning. SerPro is also serving as the general contractor for the construction work associated with the fire related repairs to the lower floors of the Castle, that the school is currently occupying, as well as the historic red slate roof. Bill Malloy, General Partner of the owner Westinghouse Castle, LP, stated that "ServPro is doing an amazing job and will be completing the drying of the first two floors that the school occupies, as well as the removal of most of the affected drywall, on Sunday, July 14th." </p> <p>Utica National Insurance, which has assigned adjusters, engineers, and consultants to the project, is the insurer of the building. Dr. Lombard stated that Utica's consultant, Richard Mouris, Assistant Vice President of J.S. Held, LLC, confirmed on Friday that Utica National Insurance and its onsite partners "are committed to restoring the historic property to its pre-loss condition."<br> <br> According to Williams Castillo, Large Loss Project Manager from ServPro, the company is on target to complete all of the fire restoration work for the school's occupied floors, as well as the temporary roof, before August 12th to ensure that the school's operations are not impaired for the start of school. Roberts Roofing is currently working on the temporary roof repairs and engineers are evaluating the components to the roof that were damaged by the fire to complete the scope of work for the complete restoration of the historic slate roof.</p> <p>Building owner, Westinghouse Castle, LP, has been working since 2021 with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's State Preservation Officer, as well as the US Department of the Interior, to preserve the architectural and historical features of the building, which was built in 1890 by George Westinghouse, a pioneer of the electrical and railroad industries. The historic preservation project has been proceeding in phases according to Malloy. The preservation of the lower two floors has been approved, and completed, and the work on the upper floors is ongoing. The phase that will be completed by the end of 2024, is the preservation of the historic features of the 3rd and 4th floors which include George Westinghouse's office on the 3rd floor. Thereafter, as the Westinghouse Arts Academy student population continues to grow, the school will occupy those floors as well. "Fortunately, with the fast reaction to the fire so far, and continued cooperation by Utica National Insurance company partners and the contractors, the overall historic restoration project will not be delayed or impaired by the fire," Malloy stated.</p> <h4>Classes to resume in August without delay</h4> <p>Dr. Lombard said that "classes will resume on August 19, 2024, and teachers will return on August 12th, for the new academic year. The school fully expects that Utica insurance company and the contractors will get the Castle ready for August 12th. However, should there be any unforeseen delays, the school is prepared to use temporary classrooms." She assured parents and students that the quality of education and the safety of the school community will not be compromised by the fire. The school also encouraged prospective students to apply for admission, as there are still spots available for the 2024-2025 school year.</p> <p>The author, Joseph Lawrence, is a partner of Westinghouse Castle, LP.</p>

<p>Get ready to celebrate the love of everything green and "pickled!" </p> <p>Picklesburgh 2024 is set to kick off Thursday July 18 in the hear of Downtown Pittsburgh! </p> <p>The three day event will showcase some of the best pickle flavored foods, desserts and drinks-- along with the option to purchase Picklesburgh themed merchandise! </p> <p>Festival hours will be as follows: </p> <p>Thursday - Saturday, 12 to 10 p.m.</p> <p>Sunday, 12 to 6 p.m. </p> <p>To find out more information, check out the Picklesburgh official <a href="https://www.picklesburgh.com/">webage</a>! </p> <p>Photo by Jonathan Pielmayer on <a href="Photo%20by%20&lt;a%20href="https:/unsplash.com/@jonathanpielmayer?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash"&gt;Jonathan%20Pielmayer&lt;/a&gt;%20on%20&lt;a%20href="https://unsplash.com/photos/bowl-strainer-and-pickles-aZzYKVLVki8?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash"&gt;Unsplash&lt;/a&gt;">Unsplash</a></p>

Western Pennsylvanians are experiencing a sweltering hot summer. And so are most of the animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. But thanks to beat-the-heat animal enrichment items that include frozen ice treats, air-conditioned habitats, sprinklers and water pools, mammals at the zoo are managing to keep their cool despite

<p>Kim Bearden is the Co-Foundef and Executive Director of The Ron Clark Academy. <br><br></p> <p>Select Pittsburgh Public School students went to Atlanta to attend academy workshops on Sunday July 7th. </p> <p>The Ron Clark Academy is a non-profit middle school, housed in a renovated red brick warehouse located in southeast Atlanta, Georgia. <br><br>Each year, over 15,000 educators from around the world visit Kim's classroom and attend her workshops to learn better ways to engage students, build relationships, foster creativity, enhance communication, and create a climate and culture for success. </p> <p>An unforgettable 2-day experience for students and PPS staff. <br><br></p> <p>Staff is looking forward to implementing what was learned during this experience into the 2024-2025 school year.</p>

<p>Looking to clear out unwanted treasures? Donate them to Christ the Divine Shepherd Flea Market! Drop off Days at the Lourdes Center (St Bernadette Campus) are Saturday July 13th, and Sunday July 14th from 9AM to 1PM.</p> <p>We accept most clean, unbroken items, including furniture, housewares, books, toys, jewelry/fashion accessories and seasonal d&eacute;cor. Sorry, we cannot accept clothes, TVs, computers/electronics, VCR or cassette tapes, encyclopedias, stuffed animals, and chandeliers. For more information call or text Lisa Fennessy at (412) 607-0226.</p>

For the first time, Pittsburgh Public Schools will have a student on its board of directors. The board voted unanimously this week to establish the role of a non-voting student representative following a monthslong process. Board President Gene Walker said the goal is to have student voices weighing in during