Mechanical Pickles, Giant Eagle's New Owner & Free Outdoor Adventures

Kroger may have just bought Giant Eagle, but this isn't the first time these two brands have been intertwined. Host Megan Harris and producer Sophia Lo are sharing what we know so far about the Giant Eagle sale, more changes coming to our region's grocery store scene, and what to look forward to during Picklesburgh even if you're not a fan of pickles. Plus, Megan talks with Marcus Shoffner, the president and CEO of the Outdoor Inclusion Coalition, about how you can take advantage of free outdoor activities for complete beginners. (Think mountain biking, mushroom hiking, birding and disc golf!)

Notes and references from today’s show:

• Kroger to buy Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle grocery store chain, but name will stay the same [WESA]
• Giant Eagle's Artman on scouting downtown: "all the things that we have discussed, we will continue to discuss" [Business Times]
• Try something new outside this summer [First Try Collective]
• Picklesburgh 2026 [Picklesburgh]

Learn more about the sponsor of this Thursday, July 9th episode:

Woodward Summer Camps

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