City Cast Pittsburgh
👟 What to know for marathon weekend
May 2, 2025 · — Francesca Dabecco
Today’s the final day of our spring membership campaign 🎉 and your last chance to get that cool City Cast Pittsburgh diner mug ☕ and an invite to our upcoming members-only happy hour 🍻
It’s been 🌟 amazing 🌟 to see so many of you support our work.
Like Nicole P. who wrote: “I really appreciate your mix of local news and local fun stuff. Now, especially, we need easy, fun ways to engage with local politics and our local community.”
That’s why we’re here — to help you feel more connected, informed, and in on the local conversation.
Becoming a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor helps us keep this thing going — and helps make our city a better place to live 🏡
What's CITY Talking About?
🚦 Major Traffic Disruptions
The Pittsburgh Marathon, Pitt graduation, and a Pirates game are all happening Sunday. More than 100 streets will be closed throughout the weekend. [TribLive]
- 👟 We’ve got tips for making the most of Marathon Weekend (and making sure your car doesn't get towed!) on today’s Friday news roundup. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
😥 Fiori’s Condemned After Storm
Strong wind from Tuesday’s storm ripped the roof off the beloved South Hills pizzeria — making it unsafe for service. Both Mayor Ed Gainey and Gov. Josh Shapiro visited to survey the aftermath. Construction crews are putting on a temporary roof, and the family hopes to reopen as quickly as possible. [KDKA]
- 🍕 Rockaway Pizzeria had to postpone its grand opening in Regent Square this weekend after it lost all its dough during the power outage. [Rockaway Pizzeria]
🚎 Locals Call For More Transit Funding
Riders gave emotional testimonies at a public hearing with Pittsburgh Regional Transit this week — speaking out against potential service cuts and bus fare increases if the transit agency can’t get more state funding. Attendees raised concerns about cuts to late-night rides; the loss of independence for people who use paratransit services; and repercussions for students who rely on public transit. [NEXTpittsburgh]
- 🏛️ What are lawmakers saying? Democratic Sen. Jay Costa wants to create a multi-county regional transit system. And Democrats in the House and Senate support a tax on ride-share programs or an increase on car rental fees to create more revenue. PA’s House Republican leader says transit agencies in Philly and Pittsburgh should consider privatizing. [KDKA / 90.5 WESA]
- 📣 Make your voice heard at upcoming public hearings on May 6 and June 12.
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What Neighbors Love
Introducing Neighbor shoutouts 📣 This is where City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors get to shine a light on their fave local people and spots.
- 🧵 Nicole P. wants to give some love to Firecracker Fabrics and Cut and Sew Studio in Morningside: “They are conjoined, community-minded small businesses focused on bringing people together.”
- 📚 Ryan S. thinks everyone should know about Banned Book Trivia Night on May 15 benefiting Reading Room Pittsburgh.
- 🥞 Jacob K. says the longstanding, family-run Dari-Villa Restaurant in Bellevue is “one of the best diners around town.”
Want to share your own shoutout? 🌟
What To Do
Friday, May 2
- 📣 Mayday fundraiser at Belvedere's Ultra-Drive (Lawrenceville)
- 🎭 Twelve Angry Men at New Hazlett Theater (Allegheny Center) — through May 4
- 🎶 Freshworks: Anya Collins at KST Alloy Studios (Friendship) — through May 3
- 🥂 Mom’s Night Out at Kingfly Spirits (Strip District)
- 🎨 Marbling Art at Turkish Cultural Center (Brookline)
- 🍹 Music & Margs at Howl at the Moon (Downtown)
- 👟 Live Well Expo at the Convention Center (Downtown) — through May 3
- ✨ May Day Variety Show at Glitterbox Theater (Homestead)
Saturday, May 3
- 👟 Yinz Run Club at Velum Fermentation (South Side)
- 🌿 Spring Parklet Cleanup on Bryant Street (Highland Park)
- 🚲 POGOH 101 at YMCA (Homewood)
- 🥕 Bloomfield Saturday Market on Liberty Ave. (Bloomfield)
- 🎵 Pittsburgh Record Fest at Spirit (Lawrenceville)
- 🛍️ Spring Market with Pgh Center for Arts & Media (Point Breeze)
- 🌟 Holistic Wellness Fair at Franklin on Penn (Strip District)
- 🎨 Mother's Day Art Market at Cove Art Center (Avalon)
- 🍳 Cookbook Club at Millvale Library (Millvale)
- 🪐 Music of Star Wars with the Symphony (Downtown)
- 🐕 Carnival & Mascot Mania with Riverhounds (South Side)
- 🐎 Kentucky Derby Party at Velum Fermentation (South Side)
- 🪕 Live from the Parking Pad Concert Series (Dormont)
- 🎹 Title Town Soul & Funk Party at Spirit (Lawrenceville)
Sunday, May 4
- 👟 2025 Pittsburgh Marathon (all over the city)
- 🐈 Cats N Tats Fundraiser at PMA Tattoo (McKees Rocks)
- 📖 Cookbook Club at Stay Gold Books (Regent Square)
- 🍹 Meows & Margaritas with Cats N’at (Wexford)
- 🎶 Acoustic Daze at Kingfly Spirits (Strip District)
- 💐 Mother's Day Crafting at PSquare Scents (Bellevue)
- 🌟 Star Wars Trivia at Shiloh Plate & Pour (Mt. Washington)
- 💄 Drag Brunch at Strange Roots (Millvale)
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🎉 Thanks to our newest City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors: Matthew P., Alex L., Ashton L., Annie S., Nicole P., Christine M., and John V. 💛
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