Oakmont Hosts 10th U.S. Open, Three Rivers Arts Fest Returns, Sinkhole Troubles Pittsburgh Residents

Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Friday, June 6, 2025. The U.S. Open returns to Oakmont Country Club next week for a record 10th time, with more than 200,000 visitors expected to pass through the area. If you're planning to shop at the event, the main merchandise pavilion will feature over 500,000 items for golf enthusiasts. The Three Rivers Arts Festival opened its gates yesterday with eager crowds waiting to get in. The festival is expected to draw more than 100,000 people to downtown Pittsburgh through its run, bringing a vibrant mix of art, music, and food to our city streets. At City Hall, council recently approved an increase of $93,000 for vehicle purchases for the Office of Community Health and Safety, and agreed to a nearly $1 million reimbursement agreement with Pittsburgh Water for the Haverhill Project's storm water management components and roadway rehabilitation. In neighborhood news, Pittsburgh has announced priority areas for its sidewalk repair program, though specific neighborhoods haven't been widely publicized yet. This comes as residents in one Pittsburgh home are dealing with a growing sinkhole outside their property that's causing significant problems. On the business front, Voodoo Brewery has announced they're closing their pub to focus more on brewing operations and expanding distribution across Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, South Side business leaders report that while crime is down in the area, vacant storefronts along East Carson Street continue to increase. In healthcare news, Allegheny Health Network warns that most Cigna members may lose in-network access to AHN physicians and facilities unless a new agreement can be reached soon. Sports fans are buzzing about former NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers reportedly agreeing to a one-year contract with the Steelers. The 41-year-old's signing has generated mixed reactions among the fan base. In basketball news, Pittsburgh native T.J. McConnell wore his sister Megan's Phoenix Mercury jersey to his first NBA Finals appearance last night as his Indiana Pacers defeated Oklahoma City 111-110. Entertainment options are expanding in Pittsburgh with pop-punk bands A Day To Remember and Yellowcard announcing a co-headlining tour coming to town. Plus, another streaming series has announced plans to film in the Pittsburgh area, continuing our city's reputation as a film-friendly destination. Tuesday's severe storms have passed, making way for what should be a pleasant festival weekend ahead. This has been Pittsburgh Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.