🍁 Where to see the good leaves

Trans Patients File Complaint Against UPMC

A group of patients and their families allege the health care giant is discriminating against patients based on sex by no longer providing gender-affirming care to patients under 19 at Children’s Hospital. Following pressure from the Trump administration, UPMC stopped providing care in June. [WESA / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Shapiro Considers Leaving Regional Power Grid

Gov. Josh Shapiro says that PJM, the nation’s largest power grid operator, needs to make changes so that electricity bills don’t keep rising and the state can move more quickly on energy-producing projects. PA is the largest energy producer in the 13-state system. [Inside Climate News / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

PA Launches New Fall Foliage Map

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is launching its new and improved fall foliage map today with interactive features, photos, and tips for exploring. Check back every Thursday for a new report so you can track when our trees are at peak color. [PADCNR]

• Want more fall tips? Browse our guides to autumn festivals, apple picking, and seasonal tours like haunted neighborhood walks. [📝 Hey Pittsburgh]

Maggie’s Farm To Reopen Strip District Shop

After a temporary closure, the popular distillery is reopening its bottle shop and bar on Smallman Street. Maggie’s Farm recently closed its restaurant in Upper St. Clair, though the location is still used for production. [🔒 Business Times]

• Taste some spirits and learn local history on these distillery tours. [📝 Hey Pittsburgh]

Pittsburghers love our professional sports teams, but you don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars and brave the traffic (and cold!) to catch a game at Acrisure Stadium or PPG Paints Arena. We rounded up some of our favorite spots to root for the black and gold, as well as a few fan watch parties for other teams around the region.

Southern Tier

📍 North Shore

Craft beer is the focus, but don’t skimp on the food — we love their huge salads and bowls, and the veggie ciabatta handheld is truly divine. They also host special events like their Irish Brunch and pop-up market for the Steelers away game in Ireland on Sept. 28.

City Works

📍 Downtown

Known for its 90 craft beers, spacious footprint, and large TVs, City Works is great for a game anytime, butttt we love that they serve Sunday brunch until 3 p.m. — the perfect option for a day game.

William Penn Tavern

📍 Lawrenceville

This was a Shadyside staple before taking over the former Franktuary spot in Lawrenceville. Old fans and newcomers alike will feel right at home with American pub fare (including $1 wings) and a friendly atmosphere.

Bottlerocket

📍 Allentown

This darling of the Pittsburgh comedy scene also offers a unique venue for games. Think peak, retro Yinzer — wood paneling, a cardboard cutout of Terry Bradshaw, and a popcorn machine in the corner. The space previously served as a social club for St. George's Church, and today offers Steelers Bingo so you can play along with what happens on the field.