Pothole Villain Returns, Walmart Eyes Bloomfield & Book Deli Debuts
About this episode
The episode discusses Walmart's plans for a delivery hub in Bloomfield, updates on the Steelers' stadium renovations, and highlights local events.
Walmart wants to turn the former Bloomfield Rite Aid into a delivery hub, the Steelers are replacing a ton of seats at Acrisure Stadium (and making some interesting aesthetic choices in the process), and the notorious owner of Pittsburgh Mills mall is taking over a Downtown centerpiece. Host Megan Harris and executive producer Mallory Falk break down the latest development news, with help from contributor and City Paper managing editor Colin Williams. Then former newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco joins the show for a new segment rounding up the events we're most excited to check out this week, from a tattoo mini-convention to a new store that sells books by the pound. Notes and references from today’s show: Steelers to replace nearly 18,000 more seats at Acrisure Stadium [TribLive] After decades of all gold seats, Art Rooney II says Acrisure Stadium’s touch of black add subtle new look [TribLive] Walmart seeks to use former Bloomfield Rite Aid as delivery hub [WESA] New owner emerges for Gateway Center complex [Business-Times] Eye Kon XX [Kyklops Tattoo] Floriography [Posh] The Book Deli Grand Opening [Instagram] Know what's happening with the former Rite Aid in Squirrel Hill…
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