Hey, it’s Tuesday, and we’ve got an idea. 

It’s an election year, and believe it or not, there aren’t that may Tuesdays until Election Day.

If you find yourself with a little extra time on your hands these days — and something tells us you will — make sure you’re registered to vote.

There’s no time like the present to get ready to cast your ballot in the not-so-distant future.

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Happy Friday! 

Before we dive in, some housekeeping notes: The Incline is on vacation next week. But don’t worry, you won’t miss us too much because we’ve already written two special behind-the-scenes mini newsletters for you. You’ll see one in your inbox on Tuesday and the other on Thursday. We’ll be back to our regular news round-up on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

Thank you for allowing us space to take some time away from work during what’s bee
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Hey hey, it’s Thursday.

It’s also expected to be peak visibility for the NEOWISE comet tonight. Here are some tips for spotting it. We haven’t been able to yet, but thankfully Dave DiCello’s photos make us feel like a part of
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Hello and welcome to Tuesday.

Let’s kick things off with a game, courtesy of Dippy the Dinosaur. See if you can close your eyes and type “Diplodocus carnegii.” It’s harder than it sounds and kind of makes us feel like a T-Rex.

Now, on to tod
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Welcome to the week.

In case you haven’t been to the Strip District recently, the Penn Avenue McDonald’s is gone. Like, GONE gone. There’s not a whiff of french fries or a golden arch to be found.

Also in the Strip, the Produce Terminal development is changing quickly, with new illustrations added just last week. Keep scrolling for a peek.

Now
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Hey there, it’s Friday. 

Remember when they found part of a mastodon — the prehistoric elephant, not the metal band — near Sharpsburg? Probably not since it was 1909.

But this colorized photo shared by Odd Pittsburgh takes you there when a contractor discovered a massive tusk — the long and pointed tooth, not the Fleetwood Mac album — on the banks of t
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Hi there, it’s Thursday, everybody. 

But since time has no meaning anymore, 🙃 let’s pretend fish fry season is back. Swissvale Fire Department is serving its famous fish dinners for takeout on limited dates through this fall. This fish fry is one of the most beloved in the ‘Burgh — it even made the read more

Hey hey, it’s Tuesday and somehow we’re halfway through July. Is it just us or is time moving both extremely slowly and extremely quickly this year?

Speaking of time, it’ll take you just 4 minutes, 25 seconds to catch up on today’s news: The latest on local COVID-19 cases, how the protest movement swept through small towns in Pennsylvania, what you need to know if you’re driving through Oakland anytime soon, and a round-up of cool treats for these h
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Welcome to the week. 

Today’s word of the day: Jumpwalk.

Definition: Steps built directly into sidewalks.

Use it in a sentence: Pittsburgh has 350 jumpwalks among its 800 staircases.

Give me an example? Keep scrolling for today’s Instagram of the Day.

Now, let’s jump into the news: The latest COVID-19 case numbers, a new LGBTQ youth center, the answer t
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Happy Friday!

As we head into another weekend at home, we wanted to share a bit about how we’re making the most of staying home.

From Rossilynne:

• I make this super easy shortbread every Saturday morning because butter always starts my weekend off right.
• I’ve
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