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📚 6 surprising library card hacks
November 17, 2025 · — Francesca Dabecco
It’s the perfect time of year to snuggle up with a good book from the library 📚
But did you know you can actually check out a ton of other cool things?
Scroll for library card hacks ⬇️

What's CITY Talking About

The Point Fountain Flows Again
Pittsburgh’s iconic centerpiece is back on after months of renovations and will run every day through November and possibly December, depending on weather. Construction crews repaired leaks and replaced lights as part of a $3.4 million improvement project at Point State Park. [KDKA]
Judge Throws Out Affordable Housing Lawsuit
A federal judge said the plaintiffs — a local builders group — didn't have the legal grounds to challenge Pittsburgh’s inclusionary zoning policy, which requires new developments in some neighborhoods to set aside units for lower income residents. The ruling doesn't directly impact an affordable housing bill that's currently up for consideration by the city's planning commission. [WESA]
- How does IZ actually work? Here’s how Lawrenceville does it. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
‘The Calling’ To Headline Light Up Night
The early 2000s band, known for their hit "Wherever You Will Go," will perform at the Riverside Stage at 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 22 after the Three Sister Bridges are lit up. Find Light Up Night details and learn about more fun events happening this month. [KDKA / 📝 City Cast Pittsburgh]
Uber Now Offers Women-Only Rides
The ride-share app is expanding its "Women Preferences" feature to Pittsburgh, allowing women riders and drivers to match with each other. Pittsburgh also has its own women-led rideshare service, Periwinkle Ladies Travel Club. [Axios Pittsburgh / City Paper]
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Enjoy Gilded Age Holiday Charm at Clayton
Celebrate the season and take in the cheerful atmosphere of a home decked for the holidays on a specialty tour of the Frick mansion!
Tickets at TheFrickPittsburgh.org.

What To Do
Monday, Nov. 17
- 🎞️ Three Rivers Film Festival — Nov. 23 (multiple locations)
- 🍗 Chef’s Favorite Holiday Meals on 7th Street (McKees Rocks)
- 🥫 Senior Social: Pop Generation at the Warhol (North Shore)
- ✨ Evening Yoga with 3ROC at WSCC (Swissvale)
- 💡 Trivia Night at Hop Farm Brewing (Lawrenceville)
- 🍕 80s Party & Trivia at Antonio's Pizzeria (Brookline)
- 👟 Safe Sidewalk Crew Training at East End Brewing (Larimer)
- 🍕 Pizzeria Opening at Spirit (Lawrenceville)
Tuesday, Nov. 18
- 😋 Fundraiser for Our Giving Kitchen (Squirrel Hill)
- 🎸 Brazilian Jazz Quartet at Greer Cabaret (Downtown)
- 🪡 Improv Embroidery at Contemporary Craft (Lawrenceville)
- 🍺 American History on Tap at Greer Cabaret (Downtown)
- ♟️ Cheers & Chess Social Club at The Terminal (Strip District)
- 🎶 Acoustic Tuesdays at Liberty Magic (Downtown)
- ✂️ Junk Journaling at War Streets Art Salon (Mexican War Streets)
- 🎁 Stuff-A-Bus with Cam Heyward at The Terminal (Strip District)
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About Face: Disrupting Ballet | Nov 19, 7:30pm | Pittsburgh Playhouse
In this eye-opening documentary, dancers Georgina Pazcoguin and Phil Chan challenge the dance world to rid ballet of offensive “yellowface” caricatures. Stay after the screening for a reception with drinks & bites, plus a Q&A with the director and lead ballerina! View the full 3RFF lineup at filmpittsburgh.org/3RFF.

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