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🥟 It’s Pierogi Day
October 8, 2025 · — Francesca Dabecco
Happy National Pierogi Day! I hope you get some soft, buttery pockets of deliciousness today. I’m putting in my order for potato and sauerkraut pierogi from Polska Laska in Sharpsburg 🥟
What's CITY Talking About?
Election Could Shape PA’s Supreme Court
When you vote on Nov. 4, you'll be asked whether PA should retain three state Supreme Court judges — a decision that could shape whether Democrats or Republicans control PA's highest court and affect major rulings on everything from election law to abortion access. Here’s what’s on the ballot and what’s at stake. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
PPS Recommends a Tax Increase
In response to declining real estate tax revenues, Pittsburgh Public Schools is advocating for a 4% increase to generate more income. PPS leaders are projecting a $25.7 million operating deficit for 2026, not including a tax hike or impending school closures. [WESA / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
Pittsburgh Police Commanders Unionize
A dozen of the police bureau’s top supervisors unanimously voted to form a union with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The bargaining unit is separate from the union representing rank-and-file officers. [TribLive]
Walmart Plans To Demolish Monroeville Mall
The new owners of the shopping center applied for a $7.5 million state grant to tear down the Monroeville Mall and build a "modern, mixed-use destination” with retail, restaurants, and entertainment. [WTAE]
- Meanwhile, Pittsburgh Mills is hanging on by a thread. Bath & Body Works is the latest store to leave the mall. [🔒 Business Times / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
What To Do
Wednesday, Oct. 8
- 🍷 Intro to Malbec at Balvanera (Strip District)
- 🍝 Italian Night at East End Cooperative (East Liberty)
- 🥟 Pierogi Day with Kitchen by Vangura (North Huntington)
- 🫘 Growing Dry Beans with Grow Pittsburgh (Wilkinsburg)
- 🧵 Frankenpets with Assemble at Two Frays (Garfield)
- 🧼 How-To: Litter Cleanup with Allegheny CleanWays (virtual)
- ♻️ Rescued Quilts at Center for Creative Reuse (Point Breeze)
- 🧪 Frankenstein Cocktails at Wigle Whiskey (Strip District)
- 🎮 Bar-io Kart at Bottlerocket (Allentown)
- 🎞️ Film Kitchen at Parkway Theater (McKees Rocks)
Thursday, Oct. 9
- 🍂 Fall Foliage Paddle at Moraine State Park (Portersville)
- 🎷 Jazz Jam at Arsenal Cider (Dormont)
- 💡 Trivia Night at Mondays Brewing (Greenfield)
- 🫚 Growing Ginger at Churchview Farm (Hayes)
- 🌙 Pinewood Derby After Hours at Hazel Grove (Hazelwood)
- 🔮 Hocus Pocus with the Beauty Boost (Strip District)
- 🧶 Fall Feltacular at Contemporary Craft (Lawrenceville)
- 📖 Time Well Spent Book Launch at CMU (Oakland)
- 🛍️ Maker Market at Castle Consortia (McKees Rocks)
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