💛 How to celebrate 412 Day

🏡 Gainey Vows to Fight Housing Discrimination

Mayor Ed Gainey signed two executive orders Friday to protect housing rights in Pittsburgh — rights he says are “under attack by President Trump and his allies.” City-funded housing providers will have to formally pledge to follow Pittsburgh's existing anti-discrimination rules, and they won't be able to turn away people with subsidized housing vouchers. [TribLive]

💊 Opioid Treatment Unit at County Jail

Allegheny County Jail recently opened an in-house opioid treatment unit to provide care for incarcerated individuals with opioid use disorder. It's now able to offer methadone treatment to people who don't already have an active prescription.

• 🩺 Pittsburgh Comprehensive Treatment Center received a two-year, $2.8 million contract to manage the unit. [90.5 WESA]

🏈 City Prepares for NFL Draft Tourism

The NFL Draft is expected to bring between 500,000 and 700,000 football fans to the Burgh next spring, and planners are taking on the unique challenge of connecting visitors to events on both sides of the Allegheny River.

• 🎉 NFL officials are eyeing Point State Park to host a free fan festival known as the NFL Draft Experience. [Next Generation Newsroom]
• 📈 Allegheny County saw a nearly 4% increase in visitors in 2024, VisitPittsburgh reports. [Pittsburgh Magazine]

🤓 Carnegie Opens Redesigned Digital Lab

The Carnegie Science Center revamped its BNY Fab Lab. The digital fabrication studio offers visitors hands-on experiences with advanced tools, including laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC routers, and more. Now located on the Center's third floor, the lab is open daily and included in general admission tickets. [KDKA]

🌧️ April is really showering us with good times here in the Burgh! Celebrate poetry month, treat yourself at fun food events, show off your Pittsburgh pride on 412 Day, and so much more.

🌎 Redd Up & Plant for Earth Month

It’s time for spring cleaning! Put on your muck boots to clean up Lake Elizbeth in Allegheny Commons Park April 10-12, pick up litter on the South Side April 12, volunteer at Braddock Farms April 26, or join Allegheny Cleanways for multiple trash removal days.

• 🦆 By the way! Once Lake Elizabeth is clean, it will be home to the Steel City Duck Derby April 26.
• 🌱 After you’re finished tidying, get some green in your life with Green House Co-op and Velum Fermentation’s Crop Swap April 20, a fertilizing workshop with Grow Pittsburgh April 26, or multiple planting days with Tree Pittsburgh.

🌸 Take in a Flowery Show

Find a bouquet of floral-inspired art from 14 different creatives at Bunker Projects in Bloomfield April 4 through May 18, enjoy bursts of color and fragrance at Phipps Conservatory’s Spring Flower Show through April 20, or find gorgeous views of pink blooms all over the city.

😋 Have a Party for Your Palate

April is packed with tasty events: Empty Bowls, a soup and ceramic fundraiser for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank April 6; Easter brunch in the National Aviary’s garden room April 20; and VegFair at Rockwell Park, Le Tour de Donut with POGOH, and a 5K Beer Run with Aslin Brewery, all on April 26.

🛍️ Keep Your Dollars Local

So, the economy isn’t great … but yinz can get your money’s worth by shopping locally. Browse our roundup of the best gift shops in the Burgh and our favorite places to thrift clothes.

• ‼️ And don’t miss this list of more than a dozen spring pop-up markets in April.

💛 Celebrate 412 Day in the Burgh

Put on your best black and gold and celebrate with the first taste of an iceball from Gus & Yiayais, tiny yinzer flash tattoos at love, Pittsburgh, 412 Fest in Bakery Square, a block party with 412 Food Rescue on the South Side, or opening day at Kennywood.