🍟 Best late night eats

Downtown Construction Almost Done

Arts Landing, Market Square, and dozens of small retail and art installations are nearing completion in advance of the NFL Draft. Regional leaders are celebrating that progress — not just because of the big public party coming in April, but because these assets are “going to be here for the rest of our lives and for future generations.” [TribLive]

• Learn how Pittsburgh is getting creative with its Downtown revitalization efforts. [City Cast Pittsburgh]

Cutch Won’t Come Back To the Pirates

Beloved outfielder Andrew McCutchen is ending his second stint with the Buccos and reportedly signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. The All-Star player spent a total of 12 years with the Pirates. [Sports Illustrated]

Former Councilwoman Darlene Harris Dies

The proud North Sider and longtime City Council member died from cardiac arrest on Friday. She was known for her love of (and fierce efforts to protect) animals, relationships with her constituents, and advocacy for marginalized communities and labor unions. Her colleagues called her “fiesty” — she held fast her right to smoke in her city council office. [TribLive / 🔒 Post-Gazette]

Gas Prices Increase After Strikes on Iran

The Pittsburgh area saw a 17 cent increase at the pump last week following the U.S. and Israel’s strikes on Iran. The national average could reach $3.25 to $3.50 per gallon in the coming weeks. [Axios Pittsburgh]

• PA Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick both voted against scaling back the war in Iran. [WHYY]

Club Cafe Closes Daytime Coffee Shop

After just five months in business, the South Side music spot is ending its daytime coffee service on March 13. “We must focus our resources on our main goal: maintaining our commitment to the local and touring artist community,” owners said in a social media post. [Club Cafe]

• Looking for your next latte? Check out these new Pittsburgh coffee shops. [City Cast Pittsburgh]

Where To Get Late Night Bites in Pgh

We threw out a challenge to City Cast Pittsburgh contributor Hal B. Klein — where can you get a meal in Pittsburgh after midnight? He’s rounding up over 20 delicious spots (and what to order!), plus sharing who’s behind a recent resurgence in Pittsburgh’s late-night dining scene. [City Cast Pittsburgh]

Millvale Music Festival Lineup Announced

Hundreds of musical acts, as well as visual artists, spoken word performers, and comedians, will take the stage at the Millvale Music Festival, May 15 and 16. Check out the recently-announced lineup for the free event.

• More music festival news: Pittonkatonk is asking for donations to continue their free annual event in Schenley Park, May 8-9; Northside Music Festival will take place July 10-12 in East Allegheny; and Fitzfest, a music event supporting mental health and suicide prevention, announced its return on September 19.
• Punk in the Park was recently cancelled. One of the bands pulled out of the lineup when they discovered that the organizer donated to Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. [🔒 Post-Gazette]