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Rise and shine, Pittsburgh!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Bert Kreischer, Penguins-Hurricanes rivalry night, and St. Joseph’s Day feast + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Pennsylvania drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*
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📰 In the news
Help for storefront makeovers: On March 10, the city announced $500,000 for the proposed Main & Main Commercial Façade Grant Program, and URA applications will open in mid-April for up to 25 businesses — see when applications open.
Convenient preventive health options: Pitt’s Vaccination and Health Connection Hub offers 20 free pop-up clinics across campus this spring with screenings for blood pressure and cholesterol for faculty and staff enrolled in UPMC plans — get all the details.
How to participate live: Ampco-Pittsburgh, the local specialty metals maker, holds its fourth quarter 2025 results call today at 10:30 a.m. ET, offering a look at performance and outlook for its engineered products — get dial-in and replay details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
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💎 Local business spotlight
Cold-weather comfort, unlocked: Whether you’re team tonkotsu, craving a spicy miso kick, or noodling over extra toppings, Fujiya Ramen delivers deeply savory broths and slurp-worthy noodles that just hit. File this under weeknight rescue: easy, cozy, and exactly the kind of bowl your future self will thank you for.
Pinball therapy, anyone? Whether you’re chasing a quick after-work reset or a full-on nostalgia spiral, Pittsburgh Pinball Dojo packs nearly 60 pinball machines plus classic arcade bits, consoles, and side-quests like darts and ping-pong. BYOB-friendly and super welcoming, it’s an easy midweek plan that actually feels fun.
Upgrade your jungle: Synthesis mixes sculptural cacti, hoyas, and other easygoing houseplants with handmade ceramics and hanging pots, so that sad corner finally gets some personality. Swing by for quick, judgment-free plant advice and a mood-lifting browse when you need a little green boost right here in town.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →
Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎉 Allegheny YMCA Reopening @ Allegheny YMCA | Monday (3/16) at 5:30 AM – North Side, the Allegheny Y is back, and it cleaned up nice. Expect a redesigned wellness floor, shiny strength and cardio gear, a real-deal group studio, fresher locker rooms, and better accessibility, plus a nostalgic $26 join offer that beats your old cable bill.
🍽 St. Joseph’s Day Feast @ Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Thursday (3/19) at 6:00 PM – Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day the Italian way with a multi-course Southern Italian feast, Prosecco aperitivo, and a Nonna-approved bread shrine, because carbs are a love language. Expect antipasti, St. Joseph’s Day bread, spaghetti with toasted breadcrumbs and anchovy, and a dessert bar, then help decorate.
🎃 Steel City Spooky Market 2026 @ Allegheny Commons Park | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Over by the Aviary, the Steel City Spooky Market is kicking off at Allegheny Commons Park, giving our year-round Halloween habit some fresh air. Shop delightfully creepy goods from local artists, free to enter and pet friendly, then come back every other week through spooky season.
👜 AVFC Purse Bash @ West View VFW | Saturday (3/21) at 2:00 PM – Purse Bash is back at the VFW, where designer handbags pair nicely with a buffet plate and raffle luck. Tickets are $50 and capped at 400, include wine and soda, beer and cocktails for sale, plus 50/50s and baskets, winner need not be present.
🎨 Paint & Sip Night @ Ruckus Coffee Gallery & Cafe | Saturday (3/21) at 6:00 PM – Shake off winter and head to Shaler for a paint and sip where Mike Z. walks you from blank canvas to bragging rights. All supplies, apps, dessert, and a curated pour are included, so you can paint, chat, and pretend it’s spring already.
👩 Spotlight on Her @ Back Alley Brewing Company (Dormont) | Saturday (3/21) at 7:00 PM – Swing by Back Alley Brewing for Steel City Cabaret’s Women’s History Month salute, with songs by and for the leading ladies. Raise a pint, hum along, and call it cultural enrichment. No panel discussion, just talent, heart, and the good seats you actually want.
🐷 Peppa Pig: My First Concert @ Heinz Hall | Sunday (3/22) at 1:00 PM – Ready to trade screen time for snort laughs and strings? Peppa Pig’s My First Concert brings Peppa, George, baby Evie, Mummy and Daddy Pig to town for an interactive intro to orchestra, with favorites from the show, kid-friendly classics, little piggies onstage, and wheelchair seating.
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Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Pittsburgh report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 66°F – Low: 23°F – Precip: 95%
A chance of rain before 8am, then rain and isolated thunderstorms between 8am and noon, then rain showers. Mostly cloudy. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 31°F – Low: 20°F – Precip: 24%
A slight chance of snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of snow between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
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