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Hello Pittsburgh! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: BNY workplace upgrades, PRT bus overhaul, and Ides of March sidewalk parade + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Major workplace upgrades advance: Nearly half of BNY’s Pittsburgh staff have settled into 500 Ross Street downtown, with five floors renovated, a fitness center expected this summer, and more space coming within 18 months — see what’s planned next.
Sweeping changes for riders: PRT released a Bus Line Refresh draft that would cut 13 routes, add nine, and boost frequent service, with more than 60 public meetings underway and a possible 2027 rollout — read the full story.
Aligned with AAP guidance: The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh launched its Early Literacy Initiative, adding nine cozy reading nooks across five locations to boost early language skills and bonding for local families — read the full story.
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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Slice-worthy this week: Paddy Cake Bakery keeps dessert easy with classic fruit and cream pies, including apple, cherry, coconut cream, lemon meringue, and more. They taste comfortingly homemade, and when dinner plans escalate, showing up with a whole pie from here turns you into the hero.
Petal-powered mood boost: The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers is a North Side brick-and-mortar oasis turning homegrown and locally sourced blooms into garden-y arrangements for birthdays, apologies, or your table, with delivery or pickup, plus occasional hands-on workshops. Consider it weekly serotonin, bottled in stems.
Level up your week: Craving a send that actually sticks? At ASCEND Climbing, bouldering and roped routes meet yoga, fitness, and an easygoing community that keeps you coming back. Shake off desk shoulders, build strength, or chase a fresh project, all without leaving Pittsburgh.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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⏰ Learn to Solder: Make & Take a Colorful Alarm Clock! @ HackPGH | Thursday (3/12) at 6:30 PM – Trade your phone’s half-hearted wake-up for a colorful alarm clock you build yourself at HackPGH. Beebo walks total beginners through soldering, all tools and coffee included, and you leave with a clock that shows time, date, and temperature, plus very Pittsburgh bragging rights.
🐟 Parish Fish Fry @ Ascension Catholic Church | Friday (3/13) at 4:00 PM – Grab a tray and head to the parish hall for a proper Lenten fish fry, with jumbo sandwiches, baked cod in OJ, and a seafood platter that means business. Eat in or take out, then hit the bakery, because penance pairs nicely with pie.
🐟 South Side Kids Fish Fry Food Truck Palooza @ Velum Fermentation | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – Skip the stove and hit Velum for a fish fry food truck takeover, where kids get crafts, an arcade, and you enjoy a pint. Tuna melts, fish tacos, fried sammies, pizza, and ice cream, with proceeds supporting South Side Kids.
🎲 Gathering for Good: Board Game Bonanza @ QMNTY Center | Saturday (3/14) at 4:00 AM – Board Game Bonanza is taking over QMNTY Center on East Ohio, so bring your competitive streak, reading glasses, and house rules. Ten bucks gets you in and a raffle ticket to win games, supporting Proud Haven, plus online Wild Cards if you cannot attend.
🐰 Easter Bunny Returns @ Wagsburgh (Bellevue) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Hop over to Wagsburgh for free Easter Bunny photos, then toss a few bucks toward the Humane Society of Greene County, because kibble is not a personality. Bring the kids, the leashed dog, or the crated cat, keep your chill, and enjoy the chaos.
🐍 Mr. McSlithers: Eastern Rat Snake @ CLP – Brookline | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Whether your kid is snake-curious or you prefer wildlife with a chaperone, Allegheny County Park Rangers introduce Mr. McSlithers, an Eastern black rat snake who earns his keep eating rodents. Get up close for a kid-friendly look at his habitat, diet, and clever adaptations.
🥁 Ides of March March: Sidewalk Parade @ Grim Wizard Coffee | Sunday (3/15) at 5:00 PM – Toss on a costume, grab a noisemaker, and join the Ides of March sidewalk parade rolling from Grim Wizard Coffee in Allentown. 31 years strong with the Eagleburger Marching Band, loud joy, and cake at the after party. Beware, in the fun way.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Pittsburgh report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 77°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 92%
Rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Rain and a chance of thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 52%
A chance of snow before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 12 mph.
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