⚾ Remember when the Pirate Parrot sold drugs?

Meet the Aviary’s Eagle-Owl Chick

Need a dose of cuteness? Check out these photos of the new Eurasian eagle-owl chick (about the size of a small lime) that recently hatched at the National Aviary. You can visit the Aviary’s Avian Care Center window to watch the chick as it develops and becomes fully grown over the next eight weeks. [TribLIVE]

Children’s Museum Employees Launch Union Campaign

In an effort to “improve health and safety conditions, increase transparency, and create better experiences for both museum workers and attendees,” employees at the Children’s Museum launched their union campaign with the United Steelworkers over the weekend. The United Steelworkers also represents more than 500 museum employees across all four Carnegie Museums. [90.5 WESA]

• ➡️ The Steelworkers are also pushing for federal intervention into the sale of U.S. Steel [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Renovated Carnegie Music Hall Reopens

After an eight-month, $9 million renovation project, the 129-year-old music hall inside of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History has been restored to its former glory — with modern perks like comfier seating and air conditioning. [Pittsburgh Magazine]

Help Mr. Roberto Project Buy Its Building

The DIY music venue Mr. Roboto Project and experimental art gallery Bunker Projects are fundraising to purchase their shared building at 5106 Penn Ave. in Garfield. Right now, they’re just a few thousand dollars away from their $50,000 goal. [Pittsburgh City Paper]

• 🎶 Mark your calendar for a benefit show April 6 with local acts.

Let’s play a game! At what Pittsburgh coffee shop can you find this wooden table with a keystone design? 👀

🌟 Shoutout to Christopher H., Addie H., Liz S., Lori S., and Lizzie B. who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge!

Can you find your neighborhood flag? Wildcard in Lawrenceville has the best Pittsburgh-themed gifts, plus a wall of stationary for every occasion.

I love anything that shares neighborhood pride. Check our website for neighborhood guides, from communities within city limits to some highlights on the outskirts of tahn.

I’m always working on new guides in the background (there’s still a ton to get to!). Send me a note if you want to share a little love for your neighborhood.

Remember When the Pirate Parrot Sold Drugs?

The Buccos return on Thursday, and it hasn’t always been family-friendly fun and games for our beloved mascots. Today we’re looking back at how we got a big goofy green bird, plus a bunch of wild stories about the men who’ve worn the suit.