The best city steps for urban hikers

South Side To Get New Sports Court

The city approved plans for a new pickleball and basketball court on the East Lawn at SouthSide Works. The court will be connected to Hot Metal Bridge on the east and Three Rivers Heritage Trail on the west. [TribLIVE]

Pro-Union PA Amendment

Democrats in the Pennsylvania House narrowly passed a proposed workers’ rights amendment to the state constitution last week. The bill would add language to ensure that state workers have “the fundamental right to organize and bargain collectively." Constitutional amendments have to pass both chambers in two successive two-year sessions before going to voters for the final OK. [90.5 WESA]

• 🎧 Pittsburgh has a rich history in workers rights. Go back in time with our City Cast Pittsburgh episode about the deadly labor fight in Homestead that set the stage for workers rights all across the country, or hear about how local LGBTQ+ folks are at the center of coffee union organizing.

Help Make A Queer, DIY Theater Space

Glitterbox Theater went on hiatus during the pandemic, but they’re back and hoping to create a new home in West Homestead. The group launched a fundraising campaign to turn a mechanic’s garage into a community-based performance space that will host plays, concerts, dance parties, drag shows, craft markets, and more. [Pittsburgh City Paper]

📖 ’A New War on Cancer’ | Tuesday | 7 p.m.

Join local environmental journalist Kristina Marusic at White Whale Bookstore for the launch of her book “A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention.” [free, Bloomfield / virtual]

• 🎧 Hear from Marusic talk about how pollution changes our brains and the impact of the East Palestine train derailment on the podcast.

🍻 Support the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild | Thursday | 5 - 9 p.m.

Grab a beer and play trivia at Eleventh Hour Brewing Co. to help the Brewers Guild create inclusive spaces. [free, Lawerenceville]

🎶 National Opera House Fundraiser | Thursday | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Head to The Mansions on Fifth for a night of classical music, appetizers, and drinks to support the renovation of home of the National Negro Opera Company. [$25, Shadyside]

Blue House, Red Senate: What Can Get Passed in PA?

We’re two weeks into Pennsylvania’s new legislative session, and for the first time in years, Democrats have the House and Republicans have the Senate. We’re with Stephen Caruso of Spotlight PA to talk about what bills are moving, including anti-discrimination protections for queer people, gun safety proposals, and more.