💸 Property reassessments?

County Considers Regular Property Reassessments

Three Allegheny County Council members are calling for a full reassessment of property values in 2028, followed by recurring reassessments every three years. The county hasn't done a property reassessment in more than a decade, and PA is the only state in the U.S. that doesn’t require regular reviews. A council committee is set to review the bill.

• What does this mean? You could be in for a higher tax bill when assessments finally catch up to current property values. [WESA]
• You pay taxes, so why don’t big nonprofits like UPMC, Highmark Health, Pitt, and CMU? [City Cast Pittsburgh]

DA Serves Search Warrant on City of Pittsburgh

Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala served a search warrant on the City of Pittsburgh this week. Mayor Corey O’Connor said the DA's office is seeking information on city contracts and that he has “nothing to hide.” The warrant is sealed for 60 days. Zappala previously investigated the city in 2024 for alleged misuse of a city credit card. [TribLive]

A Better Plan for Clearing Snow?

The city is creating an inventory of areas that need to get cleared after snow storms — like curb cuts, transit stops, and accessible parking spaces — as a "first step" toward figuring out which areas to prioritize. It's supposed to be completed by Nov. 15, ahead of next winter. [TribLive]

The Clarks Announce 40th Anniversary Concert

The iconic Pittsburgh band is celebrating the milestone with a concert at Stage AE on June 13. Fun fact: Their song "Better Off Without You" played during the opening scene in this season of "The Pitt," as Dr. Robby rode his motorcycle across the Rachel Carson Bridge. [WPXI / City Cast Pittsburgh]

Find vintage clothes and home decor, plants and seedlings, handmade goods, and more at these spring Pittsburgh pop-up markets.

Modern Craft Market

March 27-29

If you love Handmade Arcade’s annual holiday market at the Convention Center, check out their new springtime shopping event. Modern Craft Market celebrates contemporary craft makers and artists from around the country. Browse over 100 vendors selling furniture, glass, basketry, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, metal, and more.

All About Plants Crop Swap

April 4

This event is part market, part community share. Bring your own seeds, bulbs, plants, and pots to swap with neighbors at Velum Fermentation. Don’t have any? There will be plenty to purchase. Plus, you can check out other eco-minded vendors and workshops.

Vintage Pittsburgh Retro Fair

April 4

Step into an antique-lover's dream at the Neighborhood Flea’s 12th annual market at Heinz History Center. The fair features more than 50 local makers selling one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories, home decor, vinyl records, and more.

Earth Month Vintage Mart

April 11

Construction Junction is a reuse superstore that sells all sorts of affordable items for construction projects — and they also hold special pop-up markets. Swing by for retro toys, comics, books, vintage glassware, home goods, clothing, furniture, records, and more.

Spring Indie Mart

April 12

Workshop PGH is hosting a day of community shopping and DIY workshops at two venues in Wilkinsburg. Check out vendors, a plant sale, and activities at their warehouse on Pennwood Avenue, then grab a free shuttle to the Wilkinsburg Train Station for a Sustainable Fair featuring repurposed goods, environmentally-friendly businesses, and more.