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🍪 Go on a cookie tour this weekend
December 13, 2024 · — Francesca Dabecco
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What's CITY Talking About?
🏭 Mon Valley Makes Last Pitch for US Steel Sale
During a rally at Clairton Coke Works yesterday, Clairton Mayor Rich Lattanzi spoke in favor of the proposed $15 billion sale of U.S. Steel to Japan-based Nippon Steel — warning that “without it, we would be done.” President Biden, President-elect Trump, and the United Steelworkers Union all oppose the deal, but the supporters are calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro to intervene and protect local jobs. [Reuters / 90.5 WESA]
🏘️ City Pushes Off Zoning Decisions
The Pittsburgh Planning Commission decided to postpone a vote on zoning reforms aimed at creating more affordable housing. Dozens of residents expressed concerns about plans to build denser housing near transit junctions in Polish Hill, Sheraden, and the South Hills, and commissioners agreed to table the entire zoning proposal until next year. [PublicSource]
- 📍 Meanwhile, City Council is debating two bills with different approaches to inclusionary zoning, which requires developers to set aside a certain number of units for low-income residents. [90.5 WESA]
- 📣 We explain what these proposals could mean for Pittsburgh. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
🍕 Mineo’s Expands to the Airport
You’ll soon be able to take a Mineo's personal pizza onto the plane! They’re opening a new location at PIT’s Airside Terminal. Mineo’s originally opened in Squirrel Hill and also has spots in Mt. Lebanon and Allison Park. [TribLive]
- ✈️ Flying soon? Here’s our tips for surviving PIT Airport. [📝 Hey Pittsburgh]
- 😋 Real talk: Where’s the best pizza in Pittsburgh? [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
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What To Do
Friday, Dec. 13
- 🐈⬛ Friday the 13th: Superstition Edition at Eleventh Hour Brewing | 2-11 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
- 🐱Pittsburgh C.A.T. Holiday Party | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | $10 donation | South Side
- 🎶 Holiday Music Bingo at Trace Echo | 7 p.m. | Uptown / Bluff
- 🦌Ugly Sweater Party at Rudolph’s Rooftop | 8 p.m. | free | Downtown
- 🎤 Taylor Fest at the Government Center | 8 p.m. | donations benefit Planned Parenthood | North Side
- 🖋️International Poetry Forum Presents: Emily Wilson | 8-9 p.m. | $0-35 | Oakland
- 🪼 Jellyfish Queer Dance Party at Cobra | 9:30 p.m. | $15 | Bloomfield
Saturday, Dec. 14
- 🎁 Holiday Artist Market at Tazza D’oro | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | free | Highland Park
- 🌳 Tree Planting at Ormsby Park | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | volunteer | Mt. Oliver
- 🔔 I Made It! Merry and Bright Holiday Market | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — through Dec. 15 | free | South Side
- 💿 Vintage Mart Holiday Special | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | free | Point Breeze
- 🎅 Threadbare Winter Market | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | free | Spring Garden
- 🍺 Crafts and Drafts Holiday Show at East End Brewing | 12-4 p.m. | free | East End
- 🤗 AWCommunity Days at the August Wilson Center | 12-4 p.m. | free | Downtown
- 🍪 Cookie Tour along Butler and Penn | 12-5 p.m. — through Dec. 15 | free | Lawrenceville
- 📖 Prepare for Takeoff Book Launch at Heinz History Center | 1-3 p.m. | $0-10 | Strip District
- 🎀 German Holiday Market at Eleventh Hour Brewing | 4-9 p.m. — through Dec. 15 | pay as you go | Lawrenceville
- 🎶 Pittsburgh Plays The Cure at Roxian Theatre | 6:30 p.m. | $27+ | McKees Rocks
- 📽️ Secret Cinema Premiere at Harris Theater | 7 p.m. | $10 | Downtown
Sunday, Dec. 15
- 🐤 Christmas Bird Count at Dead Man’s Hollow | 9-11 a.m. | free | McKeesport
- 🥕 Winter Farmers Market at Beacon/Bartlett Parking Lot | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | free | Squirrel Hill
- 🛍️ Holiday Handmade Crawl | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | free | Wilkinsburg
- 🐦 Holiday Brunch at the National Aviary | 11 a.m. & 12:45 p.m. | $35-55 | North Side
- 📰 Zine Workshop at Prototype PGH | 12-2 p.m. | $10 | Oakland
- 🏳️🌈 Queer Craft Market at Union Project | 3-7 p.m. | free | East Liberty
- 🎷 Haul out the Holly Holiday Show | 5:30-9 p.m. | $75 | Downtown
- 🥾 Full Cold Moon Night Hike with Venture Outdoors | 6-8 p.m. | $15 | Mt. Washington
- 👻 Holiday Spirit(s) Ghost Story Workshop with Write Pittsburgh | 7-9 p.m. | $25-35 | virtual
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