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06/23/2026
Heads up, Oakland. The Commercial Street Bridge project is bringing a major detour to I-376 Parkway East this summer. Tentative closure July 10 – August 3, 2026.
Forbes Ave and Fifth Ave will carry the Interstate detour traffic. Plan now so the neighborhood doesn't catch you off guard.
Download the 511PA app and map your route before it matters.
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A fascinating story of Oaklands longest running barbershop The Natural Choice 💈 Before typical internet, before social media found his home with a $25 silver attendance clicker and a doorstep on Meyran Ave. Still running strong today.
06/18/2026
Summer Walks or Patio Coffee?
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Celebrating 20 years of Oakland's only carousel 🎠
06/06/2026
It's starting to feel a whole lot like summer here in Oakland ☀️
It’s that time of the year again ☀️ The Neighborhood Flea is back starting this weekend in Schenley Plaza. One of our favorite open air markets with tons of great finds, food, performances and more.
Scenes from the Carnegie Library 2026 Bookfest this weekend.
Spring in Oakland. No narration needed.
Volume on. Then come spend an afternoon here.
05/23/2026
Monday, Pittsburgh remembers.
The Annual Memorial Day Ceremony & Celebration returns to Soldiers & Sailors — 11am to 4pm, free, open to the public, rain or shine. Live music, family activities, a hand-sewn Civil War flag from 1861, patch blankets from a WWII Navy veteran, and the 3pm National Moment of Remembrance.
One of the most important buildings in Oakland, doing what it was built for.
Watch the feed Monday morning — we put something together for the day.
05/16/2026
Last day, late night energy. The days not over yet, and neither is Oakland Restaurant Week. CHiKN's Nashville hot sandwich. Melt'd's grilled cheese. Stack'd's half-pound burger. K-Town Snack Bar corn dogs. Moe's $2.50 tacos after 8. Today's the last day and here are some late night options incase you missed ORW.