🚐 This Pgh van delivers reproductive care

🚐 The Auto Body Shop Delivers Reproductive Care

While the future of abortion access is uncertain across the country, there’s a team here in Pittsburgh providing the information and supplies people need for reproductive care — and they’re doing it out of an old van. Hear the van crew explain what steers their mobile mission. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

♻️ A New Recycling Facility for Allegheny County?

By 2030, Pennsylvania Resources Council wants to create a permanent collection facility for hard-to-recycle items like electronics, household chemicals, and other materials not accepted in curbside recycling — as well as regularly-accepted materials like glass, aluminum, plastics, and cardboard. [Union Progress]

• 🔋Have these hard-to-recycle materials? PRC hosts collection events throughout the year. [PRC]

🎰 Gambling Addiction Specialists Sound Alarm

The state Gaming Control Board is considering a change that would automatically remove problem bettors from casino ban lists after their self-exclusion period is up. (Right now, they have to request removal themselves.) Addiction professionals say the move would be dangerous for those at risk of a gambling relapse. [Next Generation Newsroom]

⛸️ New Girls Hockey Program Launches

The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation is hoping to make ice hockey more accessible and inclusive through the new Pennies girls hockey program. It’s named after the city’s first women’s ice hockey team, founded in 1972. [KDKA]

Let’s play a game! Where in Pittsburgh can you find the gold window design in the photo above? 👀

🌟 Congrats to Jade U., Amina T., Carla C., Jonathan W., GiGi G., and Gracelyn R. who correctly guessed the last “Where Is It?” challenge!

'Tis the season to sip on something cozy from De Fer’s winter menu. Brave the steep hill of Rialto Street to get to this homey cafe serving fresh brewed lattes and tea, breakfast goodies, pastries, and more. Then stop in the Troy Hill Art Houses and dine at one of my favorite spots in the city.

👀 Looking for more to see and do?

• ❄️ Make plans for the month with our guide to December in Pittsburgh
• 📖 Get primed for your holiday table and learn how to speak perfect Pittsburghese
• 🥂 Sip on something festive at Pittsburgh’s best holiday pop-up bars
• 🎁 Support local artists and businesses at these seasonal markets
• ☕ Try some of the city’s best new restaurants, bars, cafes, and bakeries
• 📍 Or get more ideas in our archive of Pittsburgh neighborhood guides