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Downtown Pittsburgh holiday events, celebrations begin this weekend

Holiday celebrations in Pittsburgh are just around the corner. Downtown Pittsburgh will once again host some of the city's favorite holiday events in November and December, bringing back Highmark Light Up Night for its 65th year, Peoples Gas Holiday Market for its 15th year and more. "We take the holidays very seriously in Pittsburgh," said Jeremy Waldrup, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, noting that more than 3.1 million people visited Downtown around the holidays in 2025. "This year, we are doing it bigger and better, just in time to celebrate 65 years of Highmark Light Up Night," Waldrup said. "The footprint includes Arts Landing, which will serve as the new home for the Xfinity Holiday Jam where our headliner Daya will perform before a supersized Grand Finale fireworks display." Here's a look at the holiday events scheduled to take place this November and December in Downtown Pittsburgh. Downtown Pittsburgh to celebrate holidays with tree lightings, ice skating, Santa, more Downtown Pittsburgh hosts multiple events throughout November and December to celebrate the winter holidays. Here's a look at what's coming up: UPMC Ice Skating Rink at PPG Place: Located in Downtown Pittsburgh's PPG Plaza, UPMC's ice skating rink

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

WITF

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PIttsburgh Pirates owner’s shooting range polluted Pa. stream with lead

At the bottom of a ravine in Forbes State Forest, Eric Harder stood above clear water running over what looked like the perfect stream. “Blue Hole Creek is, I would say, Southwest Pennsylvania famous,” said Harder. The stream flows east off a ridge, passing a popular backpacking trail, and...

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d
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A long… wait a minute, say what?

So… as you might recall from last week, your humble narrator was involved in a long scuttle along the Allegheny River side of Pittsburgh’s central peninsula, one filled with lots of self-recrimination. Fun walk, lots to see and ponder. Everybody hates me. All caught up. One had wandered...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d
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Franklin County Free Press

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Nearly $77,000 in Unclaimed Property Returned After Veterans Picnic

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Eric Nelson (R-57) announced that $76,960.42 in unclaimed property was returned following Nelson’s Veterans Picnic at Youngwood Area Park and Pool in Westmoreland County. The Youngwood Sportsman Association received $75,549.49. Picnic attendees received the remaining $1,410.93. Treasury holds more than $5 billion in...

Westmoreland County, PA · 1h
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Pittsburgh mayor presents 2027 budget proposal: 'Tough decisions'

During his first budget address Monday morning, Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor portrayed his proposed 2027 spending plan as one that makes difficult choices in a time of fiscal stress. “Starting with this budget, we must bring back strong financial responsibility,” O’Connor told city employees and gathered residents in Council...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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State investigating ‘seismic event’ near Allegheny Township fracking well

State environmental officials say an earthquake struck Allegheny Township last month, but it was so small it’s likely no one but seismologists noticed. On Oct. 4, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was alerted to a seismic event near EQT’s Porter well pad in Allegheny Township off Willowbrook Road.

Pennsylvania · 1d

pittsburghmagazine.com

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By the Numbers: All About Oakland’s New Kamin Tower

It won’t be long until a new tower joins Oakland’s distinctive skyline. UPMC Presbyterian Kamin Tower broke ground in 2022, adjacent to the nearly-100-year-old Presbyterian hospital. Officials say the medical giant received a “philanthropic gift” from Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin and the Kamin Family Foundation in 2025, which has advanced the project further; now, ribbon-cutting for the new building is expected to take place on Jan. 20, 2027 with patients slated to move in on Jan. 24, 2027.

Pittsburgh, PA · 23h

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Local wing spot ordered closed after sewage backup discovered

Big Shot Bob's wing restaurant in Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, closed by Allegheny County Health Department due to sewage backup and 15 inspection violations.

Pittsburgh, PA · 19h

KDKA News Radio

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Second nuisance bar on South Side ordered closed within a week

Linx bar on Pittsburgh's South Side closed by Allegheny County DA Nuisance Bar Task Force due to ongoing violence and misconduct incidents.

Pittsburgh, PA · 18h

wbut.com

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Portion of Boyers Road To Close For Road Work

Motorists should be aware of a railroad repair project in northern Butler County set to get underway soon. PennDOT officials say crews with the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad will be doing maintenance at the Boyers Road railroad crossing in Mercer Township. A weather dependent closure will be in place...

Butler County, PA · 2d

hoodline.com

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Old Steam Plant Near PNC Park to Become 97 Affordable Apartments Downtown

A hulking, orange-brick relic that once pumped steam heat to buildings across Downtown Pittsburgh is being reborn as affordable housing. Beacon Communities says it is converting the long-unused Pittsburgh Allegheny County Thermal building at 120 Cecil Place into a 13-story residential building with 97 apartments, and construction is already underway on the site.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Nation’s heroes honored during parades ahead of Veterans Day in Western Pennsylvania

Crowds gathered in Downtown Pittsburgh for the annual Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade, moving along a revised route through the city center on the Boulevard of the Allies and Grant Street. Organizers describe the event as one of the country's oldest and most enduring parades, with its inaugural occurrence dating back...

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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Route 148 Maintenance Activities Begin Monday in McKeesport

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing maintenance activities along Route 148 in the City of McKeesport, Allegheny County will begin Monday, November 9 weather permitting. To accommodate tree trimming and sidewalk cleaning activities, there will be a right-hand lane closure on Route 148 between Evans Avenue and the...

Mckeesport, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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New Allegheny County policy would require employers to provide designated paid sick days

While Allegheny County’s landmark 12-week paid parental leave mandate was debated extensively, another set of changes to the county’s existing paid sick leave flew largely under the radar. Tucked into the parental leave legislation approved in an 11-4 Allegheny County Council vote on Oct. 20 were changes to...

Allegheny County, PA · 3d

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Butler County to streamline jury management process

Butler County’s court administration office is rolling out a new jury management system aimed at streamlining the jury duty experience. The new Enterprise Jury Manager system from Tyler Technologies is making its debut in trials scheduled for November in Common Pleas Court and replaces the Jury Plus system, which had been used for more than 20 years, according to court administrator Candace Graff.

Butler County, PA · 2d

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3 more measles cases reported in Butler County

Butler County is up to five total measles cases after three new cases were added to the county’s existing two on Friday, Nov. 6, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. All five of Butler County’s cases were confirmed and added to the dashboard last week, according to health...

Butler County, PA · 14h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Westmoreland autonomous vehicle test track in East Huntingdon nears completion

Autonomous vehicles could begin speeding around a $39 million test track in East Huntingdon this spring. Construction on the ambitious Pennsylvania Safety, Transportation and Research Track — or PennSTART project, a 2-mile high-speed loop that will host vehicle testing and safety training for first responders — is expected to be complete as early as April.

East Huntingdon Township, PA · 4d

alleghenycounty.us

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Work Completed, Lane Closures End on Homestead Grays Bridge

PITTSBURGH – The Department of Public Works announced today that work on the Homestead Grays Bridge in Pittsburgh and Homestead has been completed and all related lane closures have ended. The traffic restrictions, which began on October 2, 2026, were required for bridge span, pier, and deck repairs. Pugliano...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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North Side parents weigh school culture, student transitions under Pittsburgh Public Schools plan

North Side parents raised concerns about school culture, leadership, student transitions, curriculum and facilities during a public session about Pittsburgh Public Schools’ proposed school closures and realignment. City school administrators held their third regional update meeting Thursday at Allegheny Traditional Academy, to hear feedback and provide details on its...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d