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⛲ A makeover for Point State Park
December 9, 2024 · — Francesca Dabecco
Hi neighbor! 💛
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National news is pretty overwhelming, but we’ve always focused on stories that connect you to your neighbors. When you become a member, you support our ability to share news and events that make our city feel like home. Will you become a member today?
What's CITY Talking About?
🏙️ Corey O’Connor To Run for Mayor
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor plans to formally announce this week that he’s running for mayor of Pittsburgh. He'll face off against Mayor Ed Gainey in the Democratic primary. O’Connor served as a city council member for a decade before he was named controller in 2022. [TribLive]
- When Gainey launched his re-election campaign in September, there was already speculation that O’Connor would challenge him. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
⛲ Point State Park’s $3.4 Million Upgrade
The state is giving out millions to improve Pittsburgh’s iconic 36-acre park ahead of big events in 2026, like the NFL Draft and the nation’s 250th birthday. It’ll be closed to major events next year while contractors work on the fountain, landscaping, sidewalks, lighting, benches, and drinking fountains. [Union Progress]
- 🎉 The Point turned 50 this year! [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
🎄 Eat’n Park’s Holiday Commercial Still Shines
Eat’n Park’s Christmas star TV ad is one of the longest-running seasonal commercials in the country, and it all started as a special thank you note to our city. Pittsburgh Magazine’s Kristy Graver joins us on today’s podcast to share the story behind Pittsburgh's most enduring commercial. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
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What To Do
Monday, Dec. 9
- 🎁 Peoples Gas Holiday Market in Market Square | varies — through Dec. 24 | free | Downtown
- 🛍️ A Very Merry Krampus Market at Trace Brewing | 5-10 p.m. | free | Bloomfield
- 💐 Advanced Wreath Making Workshop at Armful of Flowers | 6-9 p.m. | $95 | Mt. Washington
- 🍝 Best Buddies Taste Buds at the Convention Center | 6-10 p.m. | $175+ | Downtown
- 🎄 A Very Yinzer Christmas at the Benedum Center | 7:30 p.m. | $47+ | Downtown
Tuesday, Dec. 10
- 🪡 Embroidering True Stories at Contemporary Craft | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🔔 Jingle & Mingle with Pittsburgh Food Policy Council | 4-6:30 p.m. | free | Point Breeze
- 🏡 Mansions on Fifth Holiday Open House | 5-8 p.m. | $15-35 | Shadyside
- 🫙 Fermenting Memories with Community Cultures | 7-8:30 p.m. | $20 | virtual
- 🥂 Hot For Teacher: Holiday Party at Harold’s Haunt | 7-10 p.m. | $25 | Milvalle
- 🎄 A Christmas Story at The O’Reilly | 7 p.m. — through Dec. 22 | $35+ | Downtown
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📰 Thanks to reader & City Cast Pittsburgh podcast guest Mark Houser for helping me dig up old newspaper clippings to bring you the tale of the fussfungle! Check out his Pittsburgh skyscraper tours.
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