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It’s Friday, Pittsburgh! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: New frozen custard drive-thru, Mahler’s Resurrection, and Stand By Me celebration + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
New ice cream concept announced: Meadows Original Frozen Custard will open in Ross this spring, taking over the former Avis building on Babcock Boulevard near McKnight Road, with renovations and a drive-thru planned — read the full story.
Systems engineering behind resilience: At Pittsburgh International Airport, the completed terminal blends a 1990s campus with an 800,000 square foot landside building, improving check in and flow while keeping operations running during construction — see how resilience was engineered.
Pioneering holistic healing model: Elements Counseling & Wellness Spa co-owners Autumn Walsh and Lauren Aikin-Smith were recently featured on Close Up Radio, highlighting their Pittsburgh spa that blends licensed therapy with yoga and massage — discover their trauma-informed approach.
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.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Sustainable art haul: If your junk drawer wants a glow-up, Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse fuels makers, teachers, and last-minute project heroes with paint, paper, fabric, yarn, frames, and wildly useful odds and ends. Inventory shifts daily… expect a delightfully odd treasure to spark your next idea.
Backyard upgrade time: SelectDecks designs and builds custom decks, covered porches, patios, and other outdoor living upgrades with an award-winning crew focused on spaces that last and actually get used. From first sketch to finish, they guide smart design choices and keep projects moving, perfect for dialing up home hangouts.
Fresh catch, no fuss: Penn Avenue Fish Company doubles as fish market and lunch counter, serving oysters, sushi, chowder, and sandwiches from the day’s haul. It’s BYOB and low‑key, so linger at a table or snag fresh fillets for the dinner you keep meaning to cook.
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
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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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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 →
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🐟 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.
🎬 Stand By Me: The Film and Its Stars @ Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland | Friday (3/13) at 7:30 PM – Whether you wore out your VHS or discovered it on streaming, come relive Stand By Me, 40 years later, at Carnegie Music Hall with cast stories, onstage nostalgia, and memories that actually age well. Expect behind-the-scenes laughs, a Q&A, and no train-dodging or leeches required.
🐰 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.
☘ 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Downtown Pittsburgh | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Feeling lucky, or just thirsty? Come cheer on the Legendary Hucklebucks as they fly the Truss Brewing banner in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, with bagpipes, green gear, and that satisfying small-town pageantry. Wear something emerald, claim a curb spot, then plan the celebratory pint.
🎨 Painting with a Purpose @ Painting with a Twist – Pittsburgh, PA – South Side | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – Paint Your Pet is taking over Painting with a Twist in the South Side, raising funds for women farmers in Liberia, West Africa. Bring that pet glam shot, sip something decent, and feel heroic while choosing the right whisker shade.
🎼 Mahler’s Resurrection @ Heinz Hall | Sunday (3/15) at 2:30 PM – Mahler’s Resurrection is taking over the hall with the full goosebumps package, led by Manfred Honck, with Ying Fang, Kate Lindsey, and our Mendelssohn Choir. It opens with Pigovat’s Yizkor, then swells into choral glory. Big feelings, zero fluff, totally worth the babysitter.
🛠 Industry Friends Maker Marketplace @ The Kingsley Association | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – This maker marketplace keeps it non-toxic and pleasantly social, think shopping without the pushy sales pitch. Browse local brands, small businesses, and nonprofits, learn a thing or two, and leave feeling strangely empowered, reasonably elevated, and definitely carrying something you actually wanted.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Pittsburgh report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 56°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 26%
A chance of snow between 8am and 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 8 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 10 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 1%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 9 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
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