😎 Pittsburgh staycations that feel like time travel

Would You Live In A Modular Home?

For $150,000, you could get a two-bedroom, one-bathroom house that can be placed on just about any foundation. Pittsburgh’s only state-approved tiny home maker, Harry Vine Homes, is manufacturing prefabricated, 600-square-feet houses right in Lawrenceville — and two are being put in Millvale. Take a look at their functional layout and high-end finishes. [Pittsburgh Magazine]

• 🏠 Psst — here are some expert tips for buying a home in Pittsburgh. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Time Travel With These Staycations

Pittsburgh’s rich history is on display in our museums and architecture, but you can truly immerse yourself with a close-to-home getaway at the Gatsby-esque Omni William Penn Hotel in Downtown or the Victorian retreat at The Inn on Negley in Shadyside. Check it out (and check in). [Pittsburgh City Paper]

You Could Own This Historic Inn

Speaking of local landmark getaways, the Parador Inn, an 1870s mansion on Western Avenue (that may or may not be haunted), can accommodate you for any North Side adventure — or you could own it! The asking price is $2 million. If you’re going on the Old Allegheny Victorian Christmas House Tour this year (sadly, soldout!), you can see it decked out for the holidays.

• ☕ Pro tip: Stop in for something cozy across the street at Adda Coffee & Tea House, then mosey around the corner to try biscuits at the new Wise County Cafe, and pick up a new read at Pittsburgh’s oldest used book store, City Books.

Tuesday, Nov. 28

• 👟 Sparkle Season Light Hike with the Women’s Adventure Club of Western PA | 6-9 p.m. | $33 | Station Square
• 📖 “All Things Edible, Random, and Odd” book launch with White Whale Bookstore | 6-9 p.m. | free | Bloomfield / virtual

Wednesday, Nov. 29

• 🎄 Dried Flower Wreath Making Class at Ruckus Coffee Gallery & Cafe | 6 p.m. | $65 | Shaler
• 🍷 Fall by the Glass at The Pennsylvania Market | 6:30-8 p.m. | $65 | Strip District

Thursday, Nov. 30

• 🎤 Short Form Jelly with Select Start at Arcade Comedy Theater | 7:30 p.m. | $7 | Downtown
• ✨ Spectrum of Lights autism-inclusive celebration at Kennywood | 5-9 p.m. | $25-30 | West Mifflin

Why PA Judges Got So Much Money & Attention

Judicial elections don’t usually take the spotlight. But this year, the race for PA’s Supreme Court between Democrat Daniel McCaffery and Republican Carolyn Carluccio set huge spending records. AP reporter Marc Levy explains how all that cash made a difference in the race and what this could mean for future races.