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🤕 Big week for John Fetterman
November 14, 2025 · — Francesca Dabecco
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What's CITY Talking About
Senator Fetterman Hospitalized in Pittsburgh
John Fetterman sustained minor injuries after a fall near his home in Braddock caused by a ventricular fibrillation flare-up. This follows an eventful week for the Democratic lawmaker. His new memoir, "Unfettered," dropped Tuesday, just days after he broke from his own party and voted to end the government shutdown. [TribLive]
- U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, a Pittsburgh-area Democrat, called the shutdown deal “weak” on “The Daily Show.” [WESA]
- Need to catch up? We dig into this and more news on today’s City Cast Pittsburgh podcast. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
Starbucks Workers Strike on Red Cup Day
Starbucks Workers United says they shut down five stores across Southwestern PA as part of a nationwide strike on the chain's popular giveaway day. The union is holding an “open-ended” strike over stalled contract negotiations and calling for higher pay, better benefits, and more staffing. [TribLive / 🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
UPMC Closes Narcotics Treatment Program
UPMC Western Behavioral Health is shutting down its methadone clinic in Wilkinsburg after a months-long search to find a new location. The health care provider says it's working to connect patients with other providers. [WPXI]
College Football Takes Over North Shore
ESPN’s “College GameDay” pre-game show will be set up on Acrisure Stadium’s Great Lawn for Saturday’s Pitt vs. Notre Dame matchup. Both teams are headed into the sold-out game with lengthy winning streaks. Not going? Check out the best places to watch football in the Burgh. [TribLive / 📝🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
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Pittsburgh Pop Quiz
What To Do
Friday, Nov. 14
- 🍝 Spaghetti Disco at Spirit (Lawrenceville)
- 🔥 Bluegrass Bonfire at Trace Echo (Uptown)
- 🥘 Culinary Chemistry 21+ at the Science Center (Chateau)
- 🍁 Dried Flower Wreaths at WorkshopPGH (Wilkinsburg)
- 💙 Shibori Indigo Dye at WorkshopPGH (Wilkinsburg)
- 🎄 Holiday Market & Tree Lighting at the Terminal (Strip District)
- 🎀 Hand-Dyed Ribbons at War Streets Art Salon (Mexican War Streets)
- 🥟 Karaoke & Dumplings at Ruggers Pub (South Side)
- 🪩 Pop Girls Dance Party at Avalon Social (South Side)
- 🎶 Fellow Travelers with Pittsburgh Opera — Nov. 16 (Strip District)
- 🖼️ Nourish Your Neighbors at Frechard Gallery (Lawrenceville)
- 🛍️ Brew Tour Maker Market at at Helltown Brewing (Butler)\
- 🎷 Jazz Fridays at Greenhouse Co-Op (Greenfield)
- 🕯️ Winter Candle Refill at Chez Lapin Studio (Lawrenceville)
- 🚲 Critical Mass Group Ride at Friendship Parklett (Friendship)
Saturday, Nov. 15
- 🛍️ Days Gone By Market at Velum Fermentation (South Side)
- 🎁 I Made It! Holiday Market at the Block Northway (Ross)
- 🌟 Holiday Glow & Pop-Up Market (SouthSide Works)
- 👖 Thriftember at The Open Road (Garfield)
- 🎭 Little Women at City Theatre — Dec. 7 (South Side)
- 📷 Photo Print Fair with Eastern Standard Photo (Wilkinsburg)
- 💎 Queer Fashion Show at Glitterbox Theater (Homestead)
- 🥧 Friendsgiving Potluck with Pgh Social Health (Downtown)
- 🎄 Holiday Market at The Terminal (Strip District)
- ♻️ Clean Up on Penn Avenue (Bloomfield/Garfield)
- 🍻 Kölsch Service at Two Frays Brewery (Garfield)
- 🔥 Forged Coat Racks at Carrie Blast Furnaces (Rankin)
- 🧶 Beginner Knitting at Moon & Yarn Craft Room (Bellevue)
- 📸 DIY Camera Light at Rosie's Workshop (Lawrenceville)
- 🍓 Mocktail Class at Rosie's Workshop (Lawrenceville)
- 👻 Spooky Self-Care with Pgh Haunters Club (South Hills)
- 💦 Pilates Soiree with Create the Shift (Homestead)
- 🎄 Edible Ornaments with Tree Pittsburgh (Lawrenceville)
- 💪 Workout Fundraiser for Best Buddies (Strip District)
- 🎉 One Year Anniversary at Psári Market (Regent Square)
Sunday, Nov. 16
- ✏️ Scribble House Lit Fest at Spirit (Lawrenceville)
- 🎶 Mamma Mia Brunch at City Winery (Strip District)
- 🎁 Holiday Market on Main Street (Carnegie)
- 🍂 Nature Walk at the Community Farm (Garfield)
- ✂️ Laser Cutter Training with Prototype PGH (Oakland)
- 🧚 Fairy Underworld Market by Pittsburgh Vegan (Strip District)
- 🥦 Farmers Market in Beacon Bartlett Lot (Squirrel Hill)
- 🏈 Stillers Sunday at Bottlerocket (Allentown)
- 👜 Leather Tote Bag Class at WorkshopPGH (Wilkinsburg)
- 🧵 Visible Mending & Artful Hand Embroidery (Wilkinsburg)
- 🚲 Tailgate & Parking Demo in Allegheny Commons (North Side)
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