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🥊 Pittsburgh’s biggest beefs
December 23, 2025 · — Francesca Dabecco
What were the biggest beefs in Pittsburgh this year? 🥊
Gainey versus O'Connor. South Side business owners versus their clientele. Pirates fans versus Bob Nutting.
There were so many juicy rivalries in our city. We’re discussing the biggest clashes of 2025 and which feud we’d like to see resolved in the new year.
Heads up: The City Cast Pittsburgh team is taking some time off for the holidays, but we’ll be in your inbox and podcast feeds a couple times before the new year.
Scroll for our guide to wrapping up 2025 🎉
What's CITY Talking About
New Proposal for Century III Mall Site
Under a potential new owner, the former West Mifflin shopping area could be transformed into a mixed-use development with retail, apartments, a hotel, and restaurants. The demolition of the mall is currently about 60% to 70% complete. [Business Times]
- Can Pittsburgh Mills avoid Century III’s fate? [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
PPS Bans Electronics During School Day
The Pittsburgh Public Schools board voted to prohibit students from using cellphones and other electronic devices in schools, on buses, and at school-related activities during school hours. The policy will go into effect at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. [Post-Gazette]
Feedback Wanted for County’s Comprehensive Plan
Allegheny County wants public input for a plan that will guide growth, investment, and development over the next 25 years. Share your priorities through a survey, and stay tuned for community meetings. [Allegheny County]
- Pittsburgh is coming up with its first-ever comprehensive plan, but the process is complicated. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
County Gets Grant for Dementia Intervention
The Allegheny County Health Department received funding from the CDC to tackle rising rates of Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses. Our county population is among the oldest in the U.S., with more than a quarter of residents over the age of 60. [WESA]
What To Do
Tuesday, Dec. 23
- 🎷 Jazz & Soul Christmas at City Winery (Strip District)
- 🐟 Feast of 7 Tinned Fishes at Tina’s (Bloomfield)
- 💡 Tinsel Trivia at Back Alley Brewing (Dormont)
- 🎥 The Muppet Christmas Carol at Two Frays (Garfield)
- 🎊 The Jingle Bar at 11th Hour Brewing (Lawrenceville)
- 🍌 Bario Kart at Bottlerocket (Allentown)
- 🎄 A Musical Christmas Carol at Byham Theater (Downtown)
- 🎶 Jazz Jam at Conjure Bar & Stage (Allentown)
Wednesday, Dec. 24
- 🍳 Brunch with Santa at Southern Tier (North Shore)
- 🎄 Holiday Lights Drive-Thru (Moon Township)
- 🎞️ The Secret Agent at Harris Theater (Downtown)
- 🎬 Marty Supreme at Row House Hollywood (Dormont)
Thursday, Dec. 25
- 📚 Winter Warm Up at Amazing Books & Records (Squirrel Hill)
- 🍻 Christmas at Allegheny City Brewing (East Allegheny)
- 🍿 Movies at Row House Cinema (Lawrenceville)
Friday, Dec. 26
- 🩰 The Nutcracker at Benedum Center — Dec. 28 (Downtown)
- ✨ Holiday Light Tours at Vanka Murals (Millvale)
- 🪄 Whose Trick is it Anyway? at Liberty Magic (Downtown)
- 🎥 Rob Reiner Retrospective at Row House Hollywood (Dormont)
- ⛸️ Learn to Curl with Pittsburgh Curling Club (Stowe)
- 🎶 Bill Deasy’s Boxing Day Show at Club Cafe (South Side)
- 🪩 Relive The Upstage at Spirit (Lawrenceville)
- 🎷 OPEK: Live at Kingfly Spirits (Strip District)
- 💀 Dark Room at Grim Wizard (Allentown)
- 🎸 Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers at Crafthouse (Whitehall)
Tasty tip! Now through Dec. 29, Kyuramen in East Liberty is offering free noodle refills with your ramen order 🍜
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