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Schenley Ice Rink Returns for 50th Season

After being shut down because of equipment problems last year, Schenley Park’s ice rink is back for wintertime traditions in the Burrrrgh. You can find open times and tickets here. Adult admission is $5, and skate rentals are $3. [KDKA / City of Pittsburgh]

South Side Gets Its Own Promoter

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is hiring a business district manager to bring new life to East Carson Street, which currently has a 26% vacancy rate. Similar positions exist in Downtown, Allentown, Oakland, and Bloomfield. [90.5 WESA]

Pittsburgh Rep To Lead in Harrisburg

Manchester resident and District 19 representative Aerion Abney was selected by lawmakers to chair the county’s delegation at the Capitol in 2025. The chairperson keeps members focused on funding priorities and can serve as a liaison between House leaders. The legislative session ends Nov. 30, and the group still needs to develop a shared plan. [90.5 WESA]

A Plan to Improve Pittsburgh’s Arts Council

The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council presented its renewed mission and five-year plan to restore credibility, improve accountability, and increase capacity — which aims to better serve local artists and marginalized groups like the Disabled Artists Creative Cohort and the Black Arts Action Committee. [NEXTpittsburgh]

• 🎨 Want to shop from local artists? Visit these seasonal markets! [📝 Hey Pittsburgh]

💥 Pop quiz, Pittsburgh! It’s National Native American Heritage Month, so we’re testing your knowledge of Indigenous history in Western Pennsylvania.

Here’s this round’s first question:

⭐ Shout out to Robert R. for getting a perfect score on our last quiz 💯