🎁 Best Pgh markets for holiday shopping

🌊 10-Year Plan To Improve River Access

Friends of the Riverfront, a group dedicated to developing the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, will create two new entries into Pittsburgh’s rivers and improve others. Work is already underway in Verona, Baldwin, and Braddock. [Allegheny Front]

• ❄️ We know it’s cold, but you should look forward to these ways to enjoy Pittsburgh’s rivers. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🚒 Riley’s Pour House Destroyed

Only charred remains are left of the popular Irish pub in Carnegie after a kitchen fire took over the building late last week. Nearby businesses on East Main Street were also damaged. Owners are urging the public to look out for fake fundraising pages. [Pittsburgh Magazine]

🎤 Millvale Gets A Game Show Studio

The folks who brought escape rooms to Pittsburgh opened Playground Dropout, a game show venue that can hold 20 to 24 people — and has axe-throwing and bar-style ice curling, too! [TribLIVE]

• 🎮 Speaking of games… Pittsburgh is bringing back retro favorites! [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🏆 Who Has the Best Design in Pittsburgh?

The Pittsburgh chapter of the American Institute of Architects honored local landmarks with sleek interiors, sustainability-focused design, expert masonry, and more at the 41st annual Design Pittsburgh awards. Put these spots on your must-visit list. [NEXTpittsburgh]

Want to gift your loved ones something special AND support local businesses and creators? Do all of your holiday shopping at these Pittsburgh-area markets.

🎄 Peoples Gas Holiday Market | Nov. 22 - Dec. 24 | 11 a.m. - Various Times

Find one-of-a-kind wares from local makers at this European-style holiday market in Downtown’s Market Square.

🛍️ I Made It! for the Holidays | Nov. 23 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Head to The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon to pick out gifts from more than 90 vendors.

❄️ Homemade + Vintage Winter Market | Nov. 23 | 5-10 p.m.

Shop from small businesses, watch two movie screenings, and nosh on food and drinks at the Hazelwood Brew House.

🎁 Handmade Arcade | Dec. 6-7 | Various Times

Find something for everyone on your list from more than 275 makers at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown. Don’t like crowds? Go to the Friday night preview party for $35.

🍻 Crafts & Drafts | Dec. 14 | 12-4 p.m.

Join Alternate Histories for its annual event featuring local artists & makers at East End Brewing in Larimer.

🌟 I Made It! Merry & Bright | Dec. 14-15 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Enjoy holiday drinks from the winter-themed bar while browsing tons of local vendors in the SouthSide Works.

🍪 Lawrenceville Cookie Tour | Dec. 14-15 | 12-5 p.m.

Participate in this sweet, 17-year-old tradition of tasting cookies and shopping all over the neighborhood.

🎨 Holiday Handmade Crawl | Dec. 15 | 11-4 p.m.

Shop at WorkshopPGH and inside the historic Wilkinsburg Train Station, plus do DIY activities and grab lunch from food trucks.