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May 14, 2025 · — Francesca Dabecco
☀️ Looking for a new summertime sipper?
Cinderlands recently released Ruby's Red Raspberry Tea, inspired by the Zoo’s beloved red panda mascot. Stop by the Strip District to give it a try, or get a free sample at the Zoo tomorrow 🍹
More of a wine drinker? We got you 🍷
What's CITY Talking About?
🏈 Countdown Begins for NFL Draft
The North Shore Great Lawn now features a towering countdown clock for next year’s NFL Draft, which is expected to bring between 500,000 to 700,000 fans to Pittsburgh April 23-25. [Visit Pittsburgh]
- 🍀The Steelers got lucky! They’re playing in Ireland Sept. 28. [KDKA]
🌿 Senate Panel Rejects Cannabis Legalization Bill
The Republican-led panel rejected a bill advanced by House Democrats that would’ve allowed the sale of recreational cannabis through state-owned stores, similar to Fine Wine & Good Spirits. The committee's leader said he supports cannabis legalization but believes the state model would unfairly exclude small businesses and create legal challenges. [SpotlightPA]
- ⚖️ Why is it so difficult to get cannabis legalized here? [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
✈️ New Stores Land at the Airport
Five new shops recently opened at the Pittsburgh International Airport: two Hudson travel convenience stores, Champion City Sports, Duquesne Supply Company, and MAC Cosmetics. Check out what else is coming. [KDKA / BlueSky]
- 🚧 PIT’s new terminal will be ready this fall. Here’s a peek inside what it’ll look like. [📝 Hey Pittsburgh / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
⚾ Fans Flock To See Famous Skenes Card
Dick’s Sporting Goods snagged the highly sought-after autographed Paul Skenes rookie baseball card for $1.11 million — and it’s now on display at Dick’s House of Sport in Ross Park Mall. [TribLive]
- 💯 We’ll take any win we can get … since Bob Nutting won’t sell the team. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
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Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books: May 31
Get ready, book lovers. The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is happening on May 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main in Oakland. Experience author talks, poetry readings, workshops and so much more. Register for free today!
What To Do
Wednesday, May 14
- 🍷 Backyard BBQ Wines at the PA Market (Strip District)
- 🍄 Beginners Mushroom Hike with Allegheny Land Trust (Sewickley)
- 🪴 Macrame Planter with WorkshopPGH (Wilkinsburg)
- 🍷 Wine Down with ALPFA at Refucilo (Allegheny West)
- 🔍 Micro-Ecosystem Workshop with 3ROC (Regent Square)
- 🌊 Fireside Forum with UpstreamPgh (Regent Square)
- 🍎 Vegan Restaurant Week — through May 18 (multiple locations)
- 📚 Great Pittsburgh Book Crawl — through May 18 (multiple locations)
Thursday, May 15
- 🧘♀️ Women of Wellness with the Beauty Boost (Strip District)
- 📽️ Power Point Party at Greenhouse Co-op (Greenfield)
- 🍷 Alfresco Wine Dinner at Priory Hotel (East Allegheny)
- 🖼️ On the Edge Of Exhibition at Brew House Arts (South Side)
- 🌈 Queer Craft Night with Assemble (Garfield)
- 📚 Banned Book Trivia Night with The Reading Room (Carnegie)
- 🎉 Raising the Roof on the Rotunda with Boom Concepts (Garfield)
- 🎶 Brewery Sessions at Jackworth Ginger Beer (Larimer)
- 📖 Family Activities at Stories Like Me (Greenfield)
- 🎷 Jazz Poetry Month at City of Asylum (North Side)
- 🌙 Night Market at 15 North Sprague Ave. (Bellevue)
- 📣 Owning Our Future at Kelly Strayhorn — through May 18 (East Liberty)
- 🍎 Vegan Restaurant Week — through May 18 (multiple locations)
- 📚 Great Pittsburgh Book Crawl — through May 18 (multiple locations)
💗 Here’s your reminder to show some extra love to Penn Avenue businesses. The Bloomfield-Garfield business corridor is having a tough time with all of the construction.
⭐ Tip! Score some gems at the Vintage Crawl this weekend. There are a ton of unique thrift shops in the neighborhood.
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