City Cast Pittsburgh
🍻 Drinking with the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild
December 21, 2023
Good morning, neighbor! Some fun Pittsburgh brew news: Necromancer Brewing is launching an Inner Circle club, and you have to sign up before January 1. For more insider tips, listen to today's City Cast Pittsburgh podcast to learn about beer trails and how you can win cool prizes 🍻
And don't forget about tomorrow's special all-request Christmas show with Kevin Gavin on WZUM! Myself and the team will be there, spreading holiday cheer!
What's CITY Talking About?
McCutchen Signs On for Another Year
He loves us, and we love him. Five-time All-Star Andrew McCutchen has agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract to stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates. This will be his 11th season with the Buccos. [The Athletic]
$2 Million for Affordable Housing
Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority is using more than $2 million from the Housing Preservation Program to convert over 420 apartments into affordable housing, including units at Wood Street Commons in Downtown, New Pennley Place in East Liberty, and Marian Plaza Apartments in East Hills. [TribLIVE]
- Related: A new rule from Pittsburgh's housing authority requires housing voucher holders to stay in the city a year before they can transfer elsewhere. [PublicSource]
Vacant Land Goes To Urban Farmers
The Farm-a-Lot Program gives urban growers access to vacant URA-owned land for personal or commercial agriculture, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, legumes, nuts, grains, and flowers. Farmers can get a three-year license with the potential to purchase one year in. [TribLIVE]
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‘Hey Pittsburgh’ Holiday Gift Guide
It’s almost time to wrap up my recommendations, and I’ve got an idea for a gift that keeps on giving… or pouring… all year long.
For The Natural Wine Aficionados
Nine O’Clock Wines inside the Lawrenceville Market House is your spot for natural wines in the ‘Burgh, but you don’t even have to visit them in person to get this delectable drink. Gift the wine-lover in your life a monthly subscription box of three natural wines, plus fun facts on the wine and pairings.
Nine O’Clock wants you to think of them as your wine pen pal, so you can send comments and questions anytime you pour your wine!
What To Do
Thursday, Dec. 21
- 💍 Jewelry Making Workshop at True T Studios | 6 p.m. | $0-$15 | Bloomfield
- 🥂 Rivers' and Richards' 11th Annual Holiday Soirée | 6 p.m. | $50+ | Strip District
- 👟 ‘Burgh Christmas Lights Run starting at Allegheny City Brewing | 6:30 p.m. | free | East Allegheny
Friday, Dec. 22
- 🎶 Keven Gavin's All Request Christmas Show with WZUM & City Cast Pittsburgh | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | free | Downtown
- 🎁 A Very Taylor Swiftmas at Coven Brewing | 4-11 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🥧 Pies & Pints at 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. | 5-8 p.m. | free | Regent Square
- 🎄 The Night Before Krampus at Necromancer Brewing | 6-10 p.m. | free | Ross Township
- ✨ Allegheny County Holiday Laser Show at North Park | various times | $30 | Allison Park – through Saturday
- 📽️ Row House Christmas at Row House Cinema | various times | $12.57 | Lawrenceville – through Monday
- 🩰 “The Nutcracker” at the Benedum Center | various times | $29-130 | Downtown – through Saturday
- 🎁 “A Christmas Story: The Play” at the O’Reilly Theater | various times | $75-93 | Downtown – through Saturday
- 🎄 Home for the Holidays Tour at Clayton Mansion with The Frick | various times | $12-24 | Point Breeze
Saturday, Dec. 23
- 👟 Holiday Cookies & Pajama Run starting at Allegheny City Brewing | 8 a.m. | free | East Allegheny
- 🍪 Holiday Cookie Pop-Up at Cafe Conmigo | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | free | Wexford
- 🖼️ 'Buttery Spread' Exhibition at Brew House Gallery | 11 a.m. | free | South Side
- 🎉 Lolev’s 1st Anniversary Party with a special beer release | 4 p.m. - 12 a.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🎄The Bottlerocket Holiday Party with a DJ and drinks | 8 p.m. | free | Allentown
- 🎁 Home for the Holidays Tour at Clayton Mansion with The Frick | various times | $12-24 | Point Breeze
Today on City Cast
How to Drink Your Way Through Pgh's Brewery Trail
Pittsburgh has a brewery or craft beer for just about any craving, and we also have a Brewers Guild that supports the more than 40 craft breweries that create these libations. We’re with the incoming executive director Mel Larrick to learn about the brewery trail, their new code of conduct, and how to get prizes for supporting local spots.
Talk to yinz tomorrow!
— Francesca Dabecco
Thanks to City Cast Pittsburgh’s Megan Harris for editing this newsletter!
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