⚽ New sports complex

McKees Rocks To Get Youth Sports Complex

Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation and the Josh Gibson Foundation are working together to build a new sports facility, which will include a disability-friendly field and educational spaces for kids. [Business Times]

• Josh Gibson was a local baseball legend who played in the Negro Leagues. Learn about his legacy. [📝 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Shapiro Signs Disaster Declaration Over SNAP Funding

Gov. Josh Shapiro is releasing $5 million in state funding to Feeding Pennsylvania, a nonprofit that partners with food pantries in every county, to help with food assistance during the federal government shutdown.

• On Friday, two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to continue paying for SNAP with contingency funds, but it’s not yet clear if the program will be fully funded in November. [🔐 Philadelphia Inquirer]

PPS Shares Details for School Closure Plan

Superintendent Wayne Walters presented new details about the district’s multi-year plan to close and consolidate schools — including staffing cuts, a timeline of closures, bus route changes, and how the plan could save millions of dollars annually. The board could vote on the proposal as soon as Nov. 26. [WESA / Public Source]

• We interviewed Walters on his vision for the district. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

KDKA, WPKD Lay Off Staff

Twelve employees at the local CBS stations were cut as part of major Paramount layoffs — including three on air personalities for the programs “Pittsburgh Today Live,” “Talk Pittsburgh,” and "Intersections." [TribLive]

27 People Rescued from Mon Incline

Both cars on the Monongahela Incline stopped along the tracks Saturday afternoon, and it took nearly four hours to rescue all passengers. [TribLive]

This November, be thankful you live in Pittsburgh. There’s lots to see and do with new art exhibits, creative fairs and artist markets, indie movie showings, and holiday traditions.

Scroll for 10 things to do this month ⬇️

1. Capture the Moment at the Photographic Print Fair

More than 35 local photographers will be selling and displaying their best shots at the Photographic Print Fair on Nov. 15 at the Wilkinsburg Train Station. This is Eastern Standard Photo’s fourth year gathering shutterbugs of all levels for a creative showcase and market.

2. Attend the First Allegheny Sport & Outdoor Summit

If you love rock climbing, hiking, biking, skiing, and other outdoor activities, you’ll want to head to Rockwell Park in Point Breeze on Nov. 8 for a summit and expo day. Gear makers and shop owners will have items for sale, and coaches, race directors, and trail groups will share how you can get involved in their clubs and events. It’s free and open to the public!

3. Get Nostalgic at the Hollywood Theater Reopening

The historic Hollywood Theater on Dormont’s Potomac Avenue will be back in action Nov. 6. Brian Mendelssohn, the owner of Lawrenceville’s Row House Cinema, began a $2 million renovation almost two years ago. Learn about its 1920s-inspired art deco design, and check out the movie lineup.

4. Check Out the New International Sculpture Center

There’s a new arts exhibit space in Lawrenceville! The International Sculpture Center is hosting its grand opening Nov. 6. ISC Executive Director Johannah Hutchison told City Cast Pittsburgh they chose to base their headquarters here because “Pittsburgh is a city with a deep history of industry, innovation, and artistry, a combination that makes it an ideal home.”

5. Start Holiday Shopping at Local Markets

Buying gifts from small Pittsburgh makers means you find unique presents and support the local economy. Get your loved ones something special at the Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer Nov. 7-8; Tree Pittsburgh’s Maker Mart Nov. 8; The Terminal’s Holiday Market Nov. 14; I Made It! for the Holidays at The Block Northway Nov. 15 and The Galleria of Mt. Lebanon Nov. 22; or Contemporary Craft’s CRAFTED Nov. 21.