🎃 What to do with leftover pumpkins

Your Water Bill Is Going Up

The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority wanted to bump its rate by 60% over the next three years but landed on an agreement with the state to increase just 16% in 2024. PWSA is also launching an assistance plan for low-income residents to get a discount. [90.5 WESA]

• 🚰 Why are water rates rising in Pittsburgh? [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

U.S. Steel Debuts Electric Locomotive

After 122 years of gas power, U.S. Steel converted two locomotives at its Mon Valley plants to batteries — a $2.3 million project in partnership with the state. The trains, which haul tons of steel, coke, scrap metals, and iron ore for steel production, are expected to reduce emissions equivalent to 7,000 gasoline-powered vehicles. [TribLIVE]

New Support for Overdose Victims

Pittsburgh City Council approved a $1 million pilot program, the Post Overdose Support Team (POST), that will deploy peer recovery specialists and case managers after EMS respond to an overdose. POST, which will focus first on Downtown and the South Side, is funded through a federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. [TribLIVE]

Funds for Pittsburgh Film

The Pittsburgh Film Office got a $200,000 grant from Citizens Bank to cover hands-on makeup and wardrobe education tracks for CREATE PA, a workforce training program launched earlier this year. Film office leader Dawn Keezer says it's the only film industry training program of its kind outside New York City. [Pittsburgh Film Office]

• 🎥 Look out for carpentry and HVAC classes soon.

📚 Educators’ Night | Friday | 5-7 p.m.

If you’re a K-12 teacher, librarian, or principal, join City of Asylum for drinks, discounts, and raffles. [free, Mexican War Streets]

🛍️ Garfield Night Market | Friday | 5-9 p.m.

Shop from artists, craftspeople, and local businesses along Penn Avenue. [free, Garfield]

🍻 Crafts & Drafts | Friday | 6-9 p.m.

Learn how to weave willow spirals while enjoying beer and light snacks with Contemporary Craft. [donation, Lawrenceville]

🥀 Día de los Muertos | Friday | 6-9 p.m.

Celebrate Mexico’s Day of the Dead with Latin music, an empanada tasting menu, statement floral headpieces and fashions, and face painting at the Renaissance Hotel. [$45, Downtown]

Your Guide to Latin American Food in Pgh

Luz Amanda Hank and Howard Alvarez from Pitt’s Center for Latin American Studies share their top picks for new and traditional Latinx favorites — from the perfect rice and beans to arepas and carne asada — plus grocery staples and so much more.