Pittsburgh’s Pulse: Incline Back, Paper Closes | Pittsburgh News

Pittsburgh’s iconic Monongahela Incline is back in action after a three-week mechanical hiatus, while the city hands out free mulch and compost made from recycled Christmas trees at the zoo’s parking lot. But not all news is good—the Pittsburgh City Paper, a 34-year staple of local alternative journalism, is shutting down for good. Meanwhile, outdoor pools are winding down, with only six CitiParks pools staying open until Labor Day. And on the sports front, the NFL Draft drew a record 320,000 fans to Pittsburgh, as the Steelers made key picks to strengthen their roster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ea7b161e7da1c05