Good morning from Pistoia. Here are seven local developments to start Monday, August 24, with practical updates from the city and news from across the province.
Via Fiorentina is open again after the storm
The Municipality says Via Fiorentina has reopened and is now fully passable following the recent spell of strong wind and rain. The update removes one of the main immediate traffic concerns left by the bad weather, although residents should continue to follow official notices as recovery work proceeds elsewhere. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
Dog-shelter appeal reaches €30,000 in two days
A fundraising drive for dogs housed at the Pistoia shelter has reached its €30,000 target in just two days. The rapid response followed a widely shared appeal and included a touching contribution from a young donor named Raffaele, turning an urgent local need into a striking display of community support. Source: La Nazione – Pistoia.
La Torretta tennis centre reopens after storm damage
Montecatini’s La Torretta tennis facility has reopened following the storm, thanks to help from club members and friends of the sport. The recovery is another example of local associations restoring community spaces through volunteer effort and solidarity after severe weather. Source: La Nazione – Montecatini.
Pistoiese season-ticket sales pass last year’s total
US Pistoiese 1921 has sold 1,232 season tickets, already exceeding last season’s final total of 1,215. The club has extended the first sales phase through Monday, August 31, keeping its lowest-price window and renewal promotion open for another week. Source: Report Pistoia.
Don Biancalani’s altered Pietà prompts debate
Former Vicofaro parish priest Massimo Biancalani has posted a digital reworking of Michelangelo’s Pietà, replacing Christ with the body of a young migrant. He described the image as a warning against indifference and a defence of reception projects rooted in solidarity; the post, published shortly after his removal from the Vicofaro and Ramini roles, has generated strong reactions online. Source: Il Tirreno – Pistoia.
Free independent cinema begins tonight at Villa Baldi Papini
The three-night Doposole Film Festival opens at 9:15 p.m. with Giacomo Tazzini’s short Tempi morti, followed by Carla Simón’s feature Summer 1993. The programme continues through Wednesday with independent Italian and international films in their original language with Italian subtitles. Admission is free. Source: Comune di Pistoia.
Visitors begin paying tribute to Francesco Guccini in Pavana
Admirers have begun making quiet visits to Pavana cemetery, where Francesco Guccini’s ashes rest near his parents in accordance with his wishes. Report Pistoia describes a respectful, informal flow of people from different parts of Italy gathering in silence to remember the singer-songwriter and his close connection with the Apennines. Source: Report Pistoia.
This briefing was prepared from local reporting and official notices available on the morning of August 24, 2026. Details may change during the day.