PRT Tunnel Detours and Oakland Paving: November 2–7
October 30, 2026
Tunnel detours run November 2–7, with overnight paving and temporary left-turn restrictions on Fifth Avenue in Oakland.
Read More →Mail-Ballot Applications Are Due Today at 5 p.m.
October 27, 2026
Pittsburgh-area voters seeking a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot face an October 27 application deadline. Returning a completed ballot follows a separate…
Read More →PRT Weekend Rail Closures: October 23–26 Transfers
October 23, 2026
Downtown replacement buses and a separate Sunday evening tunnel detour affect weekend trips. Check the work window and transfer point for each journey.
Read More →Allegheny Pool and Spa Rule Comments Close Tonight
October 21, 2026
Written comments on proposed Article IX changes close October 21 at 11:59 p.m. The county provides submission instructions and a summary addressing rentals…
Read More →PA Voter Registration Deadline Is Today, October 19
October 19, 2026
Online applications are due by 11:59 p.m.; paper applications follow county office hours. Allegheny County lists daytime registration service and official links for…
Read More →GAP Landslide Closure: Ohiopyle–Connellsville Shuttle
October 18, 2026
The trail operator has closed miles 87–89 and posted shuttle arrangements for October 18–21. Check the alert before a Sunday ride or a through-trip from Pittsburgh.
Read More →Parkway East Weekend Lanes: October 16–19 Restrictions
October 16, 2026
PennDOT schedules westbound lane reductions Friday through Monday and a shorter two-direction window. Homestead Grays Bridge has separate restrictions; check both…
Read More →Forbes Avenue Paving: Uptown Restrictions Through Oct. 17
October 15, 2026
PRT lists daily turn restrictions, Friday Armstrong Tunnel access limits and temporary bus-stop changes during paving between Shingiss and Pride streets. Check your…
Read More →PRT: October 17–18 Tech Outage and Bus Schedule Changes
October 14, 2026
Real-time arrival tools may be interrupted Saturday night as revised bus schedules begin Sunday. Check route timetables and stop changes before the weekend.
Read More →How Pittsburgh’s RAD Pass Reservations Work
October 13, 2026
Allegheny County library cardholders can explore free and discounted cultural tickets through RAD Pass. Here is how to check eligibility, reserve a date and…
Read More →How to Reserve a Pittsburgh Library Meeting Room
October 13, 2026
Compare Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s reservation process with the Downtown law library’s room options, including published capacities, confirmation steps and…
Read More →Free GED Classes in Pittsburgh: How to Get Started
October 13, 2026
Literacy Pittsburgh and its CCAC Homewood-Brushton partnership offer free preparation routes. Here is how orientation, class placement, tutoring waitlists and…
Read More →Pittsburgh’s Fall Yard-Waste Pickup Is Scheduled for November 7
October 13, 2026
The city’s 2026 collection calendar lists November 7 for fall yard debris. Residents should use paper bags, bundle eligible branches and keep ordinary trash and…
Read More →Pittsburgh Airport Pickup: Free Wait Lot and Arrival Levels
October 13, 2026
Drivers meeting passengers at Pittsburgh International Airport can use the Free Wait Lot before heading to Arrivals. Compare waiting, terminal parking and…
Read More →Action For Animals in Latrobe: Adoption Documents, Fees and Visit Planning
October 13, 2026
Check the shelter’s application sequence, age-based fees and separate intake arrangements before making a trip.
Read More →Etna Center for Community Sets Oct. 17 Opening and Public Celebration
October 12, 2026
Etna’s new community library and gathering space plans a free Saturday opening with a ribbon cutting, programs, a street fair and food at the Butler Street center.
Read More →Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival: 2026 Visitor Guide
October 11, 2026
The Strip District festival returns Oct. 17–18 at 3 Crossings, with free admission, giant pumpkin displays, scheduled pumpkin drops, carving demonstrations and…
Read More →Pittsburgh Children’s Museum Opens New Fred Rogers Exhibit
October 11, 2026
It’s a Beautiful Day to Be You connects Mister Rogers, Daniel Tiger and Donkey Hodie through interactive activities on the North Side, with a national tour planned…
Read More →3 Pittsburgh Walking Tours for Food and Architecture
October 10, 2026
Compare a guided Downtown walk, a Strip District food tour and a self-guided Fourth Avenue architecture route, with meeting points, booking details and practical…
Read More →Pittsburgh Solar Mailers Point to Switch Together Program
October 10, 2026
City and county officials confirm October mailers for a solar group purchasing program, with an upcoming virtual class offering homeowners a place to learn about…
Read More →3 Pittsburgh-Area Escape Rooms for Private Groups
October 10, 2026
Compare private games at Escape Room Pittsburgh, Puzzle Room Pittsburgh and Breakout Games, with verified player limits, age guidance and booking details to help…
Read More →Pittsburgh Sets Halloween Hours and New House Contest
October 10, 2026
Pittsburgh’s 2026 Halloween plans include an October 23 decorating contest deadline, public voting, Track & Treat in Highland Park and a free City Hall Haunted…
Read More →How to Volunteer for Pittsburgh’s Greenways
October 10, 2026
City resources explain how residents can propose cleanups, trail improvements, gardens and orchards in Pittsburgh greenways, with separate applications and…
Read More →Pittsburgh Gingerbread Competition Opens Registration
October 10, 2026
The 24th annual competition accepts registrations through November 8, with a November 20 opening planned at the City-County Building and some visitor hours still to…
Read More →4 Pittsburgh Farmers Markets to Shop This Fall
October 10, 2026
Plan visits to Bloomfield, Squirrel Hill, Northside and Carrick markets with verified 2026 schedules, seasonal hour changes, parking details and links to Fresh…
Read More →3 Pittsburgh-Area Resources for DIY Projects and Repairs
October 10, 2026
Compare Millvale Tool Library, Free Ride Bicycle Collective and Protohaven for borrowing equipment, learning bike maintenance or accessing a shared shop, with…
Read More →3 Pittsburgh-Area Bowling Centers to Plan a Visit
October 10, 2026
Compare Arsenal Bowl, Zone 28 and Crafton Ingram Lanes using published age policies, booking guidance and pricing models, with practical details for planning a…
Read More →3 Pittsburgh-Area Places to Explore Astronomy
October 10, 2026
Start with Buhl Planetarium or plan an observatory visit at Mingo Creek Park or Wagman, using verified fall dates, admission details and practical guidance for…
Read More →3 Pittsburgh-Area Theaters for Art and Classic Films
October 10, 2026
Compare Row House Lawrenceville, Row House Hollywood in Dormont and the Harris Theater Downtown, with screening formats, ticket policies and accessibility details…
Read More →Plan an October Skate at Neville Roller Drome
October 10, 2026
Neville Roller Drome lists themed October sessions, weekend family skating and beginner lessons, with published admission prices, rental sizes and supervision rules…
Read More →5 Pittsburgh Museums for a Rainy-Day Outing
October 9, 2026
Compare five indoor cultural stops across Oakland, the Strip District, Point Breeze and the North Side, with practical notes on admissions, campus layouts and what…
Read More →5 Pittsburgh Gardens and Park Spaces for a City Break
October 9, 2026
Find a change of pace in Downtown, Oakland, the East End and the North Side with five public landscapes that bring gardens, trees and civic history into everyday…
Read More →3 Pittsburgh Places to Try Glass, Clay and Craft Classes
October 9, 2026
Compare beginner options at Pittsburgh Glass Center, Union Project and Contemporary Craft, with practical details about materials, ages and registration to help you…
Read More →3 Pittsburgh-Area Spots for Pinball and Arcade Games
October 9, 2026
Compare Pinball PA, Pittsburgh Pinball Dojo and Coop De Ville by admission style, location and visit policies, with practical details for planning an arcade…
Read More →5 Independent Bookstores Around Pittsburgh to Explore
October 9, 2026
From translated literature on the North Side to neighborhood shops in Bloomfield, Dormont and Sewickley, these five independent bookstores offer different ways to…
Read More →Strip District Food Guide: Where to Shop and Eat in Pittsburgh's Market District
September 24, 2026
Penn Mac, Wholey's, La Prima, the original Primanti's and more. A guide to the grocers, bakeries and breakfast spots that define Pittsburgh's Strip District.
Read More →A Guide to Pittsburgh's Inclines: Riding the Monongahela and Duquesne Inclines
September 24, 2026
Pittsburgh's two surviving inclines have carried riders up Mount Washington since the 1870s. Here is how they differ, how to ride them, and what to do at the top.
Read More →Fall Things to Do in Pittsburgh: A 2026 Seasonal Guide
September 24, 2026
Foliage in the city parks, riverfront trails, football weekends, Phipps' fall flower show and more. Here is how to make the most of autumn in Pittsburgh.
Read More →The Best Pittsburgh Overlooks and Scenic Views
September 24, 2026
From Grandview Avenue to West End Overlook Park and the North Shore riverfront, these are the viewpoints that show off Pittsburgh's rivers, bridges and skyline.
Read More →Pittsburgh Folk Festival Returns to Beechview After a Decade Away
July 28, 2026
A Taste of the Pittsburgh Folk Festival brings back a 60-year Pittsburgh tradition on August 1 in Beechview, celebrating the city's multicultural heritage.
Read More →Sharpsburg's Harvest on Main Ends Decades as a Food Desert
July 8, 2026
A nonprofit community market has opened in Sharpsburg, bringing fresh produce, a deli, and a bakery to a neighborhood that went without a grocery store for years.
Read More →A Brighton Heights Double Opening: Mun's Pizza and Allegheny City Brewing
July 3, 2026
Dan Tomcik's long-awaited pizzeria and Allegheny City Brewing's second taproom opened side by side in Brighton Heights, turning California Avenue into a new…
Read More →Pittsburgh's First EcoVillage Welcomes Residents as Construction Completes in McCandless
July 1, 2026
The Rachel Carson EcoVillage at Providence Heights, southwestern Pennsylvania's first cohousing community, is welcoming its founding residents this summer after…
Read More →Pittsburgh Launches Initiative to Rebuild Larimer, One Vacant Lot at a Time
June 23, 2026
Mayor O'Connor and the URA partner with the Larimer Consensus Group to release an RFI for 254 scattered-site lots across 16 acres in one of Pittsburgh's most…
Read More →Pittsburgh's Andy Warhol Bridge Turns 100
June 18, 2026
The oldest of Pittsburgh's Three Sisters bridges reaches its centennial with a free community celebration on June 27, featuring art, music, and history on Seventh…
Read More →After Seven Years, Hazelwood Brew House Opens With Three Breweries Under One Historic Roof
June 16, 2026
A 1905 brewery that survived Prohibition now houses three craft brewers in Hazelwood, reviving a century-old building and a neighborhood long overlooked.
Read More →McKinley Park's Chicken Hill Site Gets a $660K Community Grove
June 15, 2026
The City of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy are transforming a historic gathering space in McKinley Park into a hub for recreation, learning, and…
Read More →Shore Thing Returns: Riverlife's Beloved Floating Venue Opens for Its Second Season
June 12, 2026
After welcoming 50,000 visitors in its debut year, Riverlife's Shore Thing barge platform is back on the Allegheny River with expanded hours, 70+ free events, and a…
Read More →Hill District Lands $176,000 for Youth and Workforce Programs
May 19, 2026
The URA Board approved $176,460 through the Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund, backing seven organizations delivering STEM, arts, literacy, and…
Read More →Three New Restaurants Open on East Carson Street
May 11, 2026
La Dolce Vita, Teocalli, and Bedford House bring Italian, Mexican, and American bistro dining to Pittsburgh's South Side in a wave of East Carson Street investment.
Read More →Best Things to Do in Strip District Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Pittsburgh's Strip District. Markets, restaurants, shops, and culture along Penn Avenue and Smallman Street.
Read More →Best Things to Do in Squirrel Hill Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh. Restaurants, parks, independent shops, and culture along Murray and Forbes Avenues.
Read More →Best Things to Do in South Side Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Pittsburgh's South Side. Bars, restaurants, live music, and nightlife along East Carson Street.
Read More →Best Things to Do in Shadyside Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Shadyside, Pittsburgh. Shopping on Walnut Street, dining, parks, and culture in the city's most elegant neighborhood.
Read More →Best Things to Do in North Shore Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Pittsburgh's North Shore. Sports, museums, parks, and entertainment across the river from downtown.
Read More →Best Things to Do in Mount Washington Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 10 best things to do in Mount Washington, Pittsburgh. Stunning views, fine dining, incline rides, and trails above the city.
Read More →Best Things to Do in Lawrenceville Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh. Restaurants, breweries, shopping, and entertainment on Butler Street.
Read More →Best Things to Do in East Liberty Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in East Liberty, Pittsburgh. Restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and culture in one of the city's fastest-growing neighborhoods.
Read More →Best Things to Do in Downtown Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Downtown Pittsburgh. Attractions, restaurants, parks, and culture in the Golden Triangle.
Read More →Best Things to Do in Bloomfield Pittsburgh
May 5, 2026
The 12 best things to do in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh's Little Italy. Restaurants, bakeries, bars, and shops on Liberty Avenue.
Read More →Best Restaurants in Pittsburgh 2026
May 5, 2026
Discover the 12 best restaurants in Pittsburgh for 2026, from fine dining to neighborhood gems across Lawrenceville, Strip District, and beyond.
Read More →Best Pizza in Pittsburgh 2026
May 5, 2026
The 12 best pizza spots in Pittsburgh for 2026. From classic Sicilian squares to Neapolitan wood-fired pies across the city's neighborhoods.
Read More →Best Date Night Restaurants in Pittsburgh 2026
May 5, 2026
The 12 best date night restaurants in Pittsburgh for 2026. Romantic dining from Mount Washington views to intimate Lawrenceville bistros.
Read More →Best Brunch Spots in Pittsburgh 2026
May 5, 2026
The 12 best brunch spots in Pittsburgh for 2026. Weekend favorites from upscale dining to beloved neighborhood diners across the city.
Read More →Pitt Commits $5 Million to Pittsburgh Parks, Neighborhoods, and Small Business Corridors
April 27, 2026
The University of Pittsburgh pledges $5 million over five years to support city parks, neighborhood business districts, and public safety alongside Mayor O'Connor.
Read More →Millvale Riverfront Trail Expansion Complete
April 4, 2026
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy completes 2.1-mile expansion of Millvale Riverfront trail connecting the borough's business district to downtown via car-free…
Read More →Bloomfield's Liberty Avenue Experiences Major Revival
March 13, 2026
Pittsburgh's 'Little Italy' neighborhood sees 8 new independent businesses opening, marking highest Liberty Avenue occupancy in 15 years.
Read More →Hill District Renaissance Continues with 14 New Businesses
March 4, 2026
Fourteen new businesses opened on Centre Avenue in 18 months, reclaiming the neighborhood's identity as a cultural and commercial hub.
Read More →Creative Chem Co. in Bloomfield: Café, Coworking Prices and Studio Booking
January 20, 2026
At 4618 Friendship Avenue, the public café and upstairs coworking club serve different needs. Here are the current hours, desk options and studio rental details.
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