🥞 Cozy winter breakfasts

Shake Up in South Hills House Seat

Mt. Lebanon Democrat Dan Miller is stepping down from the 42nd state House District seat to become an Allegheny County Common Pleas Court judge, and two Democrats are running to replace him in a special election. Miller has held the seat for more than a dozen years. [WESA]

• Learn about efforts to remake the Democratic Party in PA. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Hair Discrimination Now Illegal in PA

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the CROWN act, making PA the 28th state to ban discrimination based on hair or appearance. The bill expands the definition of “race” to include hair texture, protective hairstyles, and religious creed. [TribLive]

Clean Energy Tax Credits Expire Soon

Pennsylvanians have one month left to make clean energy upgrades and claim federal tax credits. Check out the list of eligible upgrades, such as new water heaters, electrical boxes, and solar panels. [WHYY / Rewiring America]

• Read on: Your electric bill is going up this month. [KDKA]

The Grant Bar Closes in Millvale

After more than nine decades in business, the neighborhood institution closed its doors Nov. 29. The property is listed for $1.5 million. It first opened as the Bennett Hotel in the 1880s. [🔒 Business Times]

1. Cheers at a Holiday Pop-Up Bar

Life-size snowglobes, over-the-top decor, festive cocktails, and so much more — that’s what you can find at Pittsburgh’s best holiday pop-up bars. Whether you want to sip a spicy spirit by the fire, cheers under twinkly lights, or go on an immersive bar tour, we’ve got your night out planned for you.

2. Treat Yourself to a Hearty Breakfast

Combat cold weather fatigue with a nourishing breakfast in the Burgh. One of my favorite spots for comfort food is Wise County Cafe in Allegheny West. Take a pal and order both a savory and sweet dish to split. You won’t want to skip their stack of johnnycakes or homemade biscuits and gravy. Get more meal inspiration with the City Cast Pittsburgh team’s favorite brunch spots.

3. Take in a Seasonal Show or Performance

Enjoy a laugh-out-loud, Pittsburgh-style parody of everyone’s favorite holiday disaster with Midnight Radio Lampoon’s Christmas Vacatyinz; a jazz adaptation of The Nutcracker at Kelly Strayhorn Theater; nostalgic music from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; a ZOOT jazz and comedy showcase at Bottlerocket Social Hall; a drag variety show at Glitterbox Theater; and more performances this month.

4. Eat Your Way Through the Lawrenceville Cookie Tour

Participate in this sweet, decades-long tradition of tasting cookies and shopping all over the neighborhood, Dec. 13-14. Don’t forget to grab a map and look for gift-wrapping stations along Butler Street. Bonus: Find more treats at Flour Power’s cookie exchange, Pittsburgh Philharmonic’s cookie reception, Sharpsburg Library’s cookie walk fundraiser, and the Post-Gazette’s holiday cookie challenge.