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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 ⬇️

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What's CITY Talking About

photo of point state park fountain behind Acrisure Stadium
Point State Park is one of several landmarks getting a glow up before the NFL Draft. (Justin K. Aller / Getty)

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]

‘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

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.

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About Face: Disrupting Ballet | Nov 19, 7:30pm | Pittsburgh Playhouse

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.

August Wilson historical marker outside his house
Walk in August Wilson’s footsteps. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

Want to help continue the legacy of a local legend? Purchase a fundraiser brick for the August Wilson House in the Hill District.

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