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November 21, 2025 ยท โ McKenna Harford
Hello readers! Itโs City Cast editor McKenna Harford, filling in for Francesca today and Monday.
๐โโฌ Today is Black Cat Friday! The Oakland TNR Coalition is offering $20 off adoption fees for any black kitty โ including tuxedo and cow patterns, torties and calicos โ adopted through December. Your next furry friend could be waiting!
What's CITY Talking About
Trump Accuses Deluzio of Sedition
President Donald Trump accused U.S. Rep Chris Deluzio and five other Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior, punishable by death" after they shared a video urging members of the military to disobey illegal orders. Deluzio, who represents Western PA, said he would not be intimidated or deterred from his work. Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned Trump for "actively encouraging political violence." [TribLive]
Will Pittsburgh Public Schools Go Phone Free?
The school board is considering a districtwide policy to ban cellphones following a violent incident at Carrick High School in September. Currently, 44 of the district's 54 schools have their own bans. Parents have 30 days to weigh in on the proposed ban before the board votes. [WTAE]
- We're digging into the ban and other big news from the week on todayโs City Cast Pittsburgh podcast. [City Cast Pittsburgh ๐ง]
Allegheny County Debuts Free Legacy Planning
The county's Financial Empowerment Center is now providing long-term financial counseling to help residents prepare for what happens to their homes, bank accounts, and other large assets when they die. The center already offers free personal financial counseling. [WESA]
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What To Do
Friday, Nov. 21
- ๐ฒ Enchanted Winterโs Eve at Phipps (Oakland)
- โจ Fuel the Future Gala at August Wilson Center (Downtown)
- ๐ผ Elf in Concert at Heinz Hall (Downtown)
- ๐งถ CRAFTED Market at Contemporary Craft (Lawrenceville)
- ๐ Exhibition Opening at Mattress Factory (North Side)
- ๐ Wicked: For A Night at Riverstone Books (Squirrel Hill)
- ๐ Psychedelic Comedy at Bottlerocket (Allentown)
- โ๏ธ Annual Winter Fundraiser at Trace Brewing (Bloomfield)
- ๐ฝ Sci-Fi Play Fest at the Glitterbox Theater (Homestead)
- ๐ญ Fast-Paced Sketch Spectacular at Arcade Comedy (Downtown)
- ๐ซ Kombucha & Wild Soda at Workshop PGH (Wilkinsburg)
- ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ It's Giving "Thanks" LGBTQIA+ Mixer (South Side)
- ๐งต Commemorative Quilt at Contemporary Craft (Lawrenceville)
- ๐ผ๏ธ Open House Exhibit at Frechard Gallery โ Nov. 22 (Lawrenceville)
- ๐ฒ Dating in PGH Game Night at Kingfly Spirits (Strip District)
- ๐ Light Up Night at Phillips Park Rec Center (Carrick)
- ๐ณ Tree Plantings with Western PA Conservancy โ Nov. 22 (Squirrel Hill)
Saturday, Nov. 22
- ๐ Pittsburghโs Light Up Night (Downtown)
- ๐ป Light Up Night Concerts at Heinz Hall (Downtown)
- ๐ Home for the Holidays at Clayton Mansion โ Jan. 4 (Point Breeze)
- ๐ Holiday & Tree Lighting on Main Street (Sharpsburg)
- ๐ป Creepmas Bazaar at the Convention Center โ Nov. 23 (Downtown)
- ๐ Wicked Drag Brunch at Kingfly Spirits (Strip District)
- ๐ถ Intersections at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater (East Liberty)
- ๐ธ Stranger Things Pop-Up Bar Opening (Larmier)
- ๐ฆ Friendsgiving at Kลญlcher Kitchen & Bar (South Side)
- โค๏ธโ๐ฉน Artist Talk Mental Health 4 Year Anniversary (East Allegheny)
- โ๏ธ Generative Writing at Riverview Park (Perry North)
- ๐ถ Pet Themed Market at Success Just Clicks (Spring Garden)
- ๐ชต Intro to Wood Turning at Contemporary Craft (Lawrenceville)
- ๐ง Yoga for Every Body at Kingsley Association (Larimer)
- ๐ชป Natural Dye with Plants at Workshop PGH (Wilkinsburg)
- ๐ Arcade Hootenanny at Arcade Comedy Theater (Downtown)
- ๐ Floral Design at Contemporary Craft (Lawrenceville)
- ๐ฎ Witch's Ladder Retreat with Camp Goldenrod (Monroeville)
- ๐ Very Bookish Holiday Market with Yellow Daisy (Irwin)
- ๐ฌ Taffy Pull & Fall Celebration at Meadowcroft (Avella)
- ๐ฆ Eco-Market at Beechwood Farms (Dorseyville)
Sunday, Nov. 23
- ๐งถ Handmade Holiday Crochet at Heat Check (Shadyside)
- ๐ผ Elf in Concert at Heinz Hall (Downtown)
- ๐ถ Great Pumpkin Patch Market at The Dog Penn (Strip District)
- ๐ Neighborhood Walk with BikePGH (Friendship)
- ๐จ Lavender Estero Annual Studio Sale (Troy Hill)
- ๐ชท Somatic Release & Renewal at Thrive On Health (Brookline)
- ๐ค Beyhive Drag Brunch at City Winery (Strip District)
- ๐ Stillers Sunday at Bottlerocket (Allentown)
- ๐ฅ Farmers Market in Bartlett Lot (Squirrel Hill)
- ๐ฒ Free Community Meals with Flour Power (Allison Park)
- ๐ Thanksgiving Blooms Workshop at A&N (Highland Park)
- โ In-Depth Tour of USS Requin (Chateau)
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Got pop-up bars on the brain now? I know we just shared a whole list of holiday themed pop-ups, but if youโre looking for a more otherworldly vibe, a Stranger Things-inspired spot opens tonight! Over & Under will be serving themed cocktails at City Kitchen through February 28 ๐บ๐ฆ
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