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"No Kings" protests set for Pittsburgh

Roughly a dozen demonstrations are planned across the region on Saturday.

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Pittsburghers will rally Saturday alongside millions of Americans in a new wave of &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="No Kings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/10/16/no-kings-protests-pittsburgh-trump" data-vars-content-id="a76520a2-47c2-46d1-ad46-8d858ac61169" data-vars-headline="&quot;No Kings&quot; protests set for Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/10/16/no-kings-protests-pittsburgh-trump" target="_self">No Kings</a>&quot; protests.Why it matters: Thousands are expected to take to the streets to denounce the Trump administration&#x27;s policies, from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ICE&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/11/allegheny-county-bans-ice-cooperation-county-police-workers" data-vars-content-id="a76520a2-47c2-46d1-ad46-8d858ac61169" data-vars-headline="&quot;No Kings&quot; protests set for Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/11/allegheny-county-bans-ice-cooperation-county-police-workers" target="_self">ICE&#x27;s</a> growing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="presence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/09/trump-immigration-shift-ice-detentions-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="a76520a2-47c2-46d1-ad46-8d858ac61169" data-vars-headline="&quot;No Kings&quot; protests set for Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/09/trump-immigration-shift-ice-detentions-pittsburgh" target="_self">presence</a> to concerns about the Iran war pushing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="prices" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/04/iran-war-gas-prices-trump" data-vars-content-id="a76520a2-47c2-46d1-ad46-8d858ac61169" data-vars-headline="&quot;No Kings&quot; protests set for Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/04/iran-war-gas-prices-trump" target="_self">prices</a> higher.

Homer City plant will boost local power supply

A new gas plant in Homer City will power data centers and add energy to the grid.

A new Western Pennsylvania power plant will not only power a gargantuan <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/12/18/pennsylvania-data-center-expansion" data-vars-content-id="33d0a673-f13b-460b-b801-52070c42baf1" data-vars-headline="Homer City plant will boost local power supply" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/12/18/pennsylvania-data-center-expansion" target="_self">data center</a> campus, it will actually add electricity generation to the region&#x27;s much strained grid.Why it matters: Data centers are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="putting pressure on the electrical grid" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/09/30/data-centers-grid-electricity-costs-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="33d0a673-f13b-460b-b801-52070c42baf1" data-vars-headline="Homer City plant will boost local power supply" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/09/30/data-centers-grid-electricity-costs-pittsburgh" target="_self">putting pressure on the electrical grid</a>, contributing to surging demand and rising prices for electricity.

Cursive mandate hits Pa. schools in April

Cursive is making a comeback in Pennsylvania classrooms.

Cursive is making a comeback in Pennsylvania classrooms this April under a new state law.Why it matters: Spending valuable class time teaching students to put pen to paper is a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nationwide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/des-moines/2024/07/25/cursive-makes-a-comeback" data-vars-content-id="bae64e4c-bcc9-4613-a3ef-cb4f5b452887" data-vars-headline="Cursive mandate hits Pa. schools in April" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/des-moines/2024/07/25/cursive-makes-a-comeback" target="_self">nationwide</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="trend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/06/25/cursive-writing-returns-to-georgia-classrooms" data-vars-content-id="bae64e4c-bcc9-4613-a3ef-cb4f5b452887" data-vars-headline="Cursive mandate hits Pa. schools in April" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/06/25/cursive-writing-returns-to-georgia-classrooms" target="_self">trend</a>, despite students using computers for a growing share of assignments.

We tried PNC Park's new 2026 food

From chipped ham fries to vegan empanadas, here's what to try and skip.

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🤤 Come hungry to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="PNC Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/19/north-shore-plaza-opens-pnc-park" data-vars-content-id="4ce3863c-5b02-41c3-8633-4fae3df61e8a" data-vars-headline="We tried PNC Park&#x27;s new 2026 food" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/19/north-shore-plaza-opens-pnc-park" target="_self">PNC Park</a> this Friday.⚾️ The intrigue: The Pirates <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="unveiled their concession lineup for 2026" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/18/pirates-new-pnc-park-food-2026-season" data-vars-content-id="4ce3863c-5b02-41c3-8633-4fae3df61e8a" data-vars-headline="We tried PNC Park&#x27;s new 2026 food" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/18/pirates-new-pnc-park-food-2026-season" target="_self">unveiled their concession lineup for 2026</a>, with a mix of savory surprises, sweet pastries and inventive yinzer comfort foods.

Pittsburgh has an Easter candy abundance

Local candy shops across the region offer handmade treats ahead of the holiday.

Pittsburgh is the second-best city in the country at celebrating Easter, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a Wallet Hub study" data-vars-click-url="https://wallethub.com/edu/best-places-to-celebrate-easter/19774" data-vars-content-id="3b629790-8ae1-413d-bcc3-4feffdc1c38c" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh has an Easter candy abundance" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wallethub.com/edu/best-places-to-celebrate-easter/19774" target="_blank">a Wallet Hub study</a>, and when you look around, it makes sense why.🐰 Why it matters: Easter is, of course, about Christianity, but for secular celebrators it&#x27;s also about candy — and the Pittsburgh region has a plethora of local confectioners offering sweets made on-site.

Pirates unveil new food lineup for 2026 season

New menu items include pierogies, beignets and creative hot dogs.

<figure><img alt="Toasted hot dog bun filled with sausage, ground meat, onions, red peppers, shredded cabbage, ketchup, and a mound of crispy shoestring potato sticks." height="1080" id="05b5b974-4814-45aa-9d2d-0d57bd79f563" src="https://images.axios.com/28Qkp4yiwxu-5gYP43RIaavKEk8=/2026/03/18/1773860788380.gif" width="1920"/><figcaption>Some of the new food offerings at PNC Park, including the Boricua Dog, the Heavy Hitter Dog, the Coop Puppy chicken sandwich and Nutella Beignets. GIF: Courtesy of Pittsburgh Pirates</figcaption></figure>PNC Park is whetting our appetites for the start of Pirates baseball. The intrigue: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Longtime Pirates food vendor" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/03/17/new-food-2025-pirates-season-pnc-park" data-vars-content-id="34cafc15-92f7-41e8-a3d7-5ef8b476d3de" data-vars-headline="Pirates unveil new food lineup for 2026 season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/03/17/new-food-2025-pirates-season-pnc-park" target="_self">Longtime Pirates food vendor</a> Aramark announced Wednesday a new food menu coming to the ballpark this year that includes plenty of local favorites like pierogies and chipped ham, as well as some new creations.

Taste of the Draft brings local treats, Steelers stars

Over 20 local restaurants join Steelers alumni for a draft week fundraiser event.

A Steel City smorgasbord is coming to NFL Draft week.🍽️ The intrigue: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taste of the Draft" data-vars-click-url="https://tasteofthenfl.com/taste-of-the-draft-2026/" data-vars-content-id="48c75956-88ab-4f29-8e85-d5b020167ca8" data-vars-headline="Taste of the Draft brings local treats, Steelers stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tasteofthenfl.com/taste-of-the-draft-2026/" target="_blank">Taste of the Draft</a> will bring together food from over 20 local restaurants and chefs, and diners can mingle with former Steelers players as a fundraising effort for the youth anti-hunger initiatives of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="GENYOUth" data-vars-click-url="https://genyouthnow.org/" data-vars-content-id="48c75956-88ab-4f29-8e85-d5b020167ca8" data-vars-headline="Taste of the Draft brings local treats, Steelers stars" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://genyouthnow.org/" target="_blank">GENYOUth</a>.

North Side Croatian National Hall Javor voted Pittsburgh's best fish fry

The North Side social club has served Lenten classics with a twist since the 1980s.

<figure><img alt="Colorful mural on a brick wall: a hand holding a bouquet of red, white, and blue flowers, a guitar nearby, swirling blue and orange vines, and the text &quot;Taylor est. 1705&quot;." height="1258" id="6d7e42c6-346d-4315-861c-9ab272b56ee4" src="https://images.axios.com/q1GCAoQh4-Kh9in4IxSSkTN4yqM=/2026/03/12/1773342664762.gif" width="1920"/><figcaption>Art outside Croatian National Hall Javor on the North Side. Photos: Chrissy Suttles/Axios</figcaption></figure>The votes are in: Pittsburghers have crowned a new favorite fish fry.The big picture: Axios Pittsburgh readers named <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Croatian National Hall Javor" data-vars-click-url="https://www.javor.org/" data-vars-content-id="ce15df14-38dc-4dfd-ab0b-0e5daed9884a" data-vars-headline="North Side Croatian National Hall Javor voted Pittsburgh&#x27;s best fish fry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.javor.org/" target="_blank">Croatian National Hall Javor</a> the region&#x27;s best fish fry this year in a competition stacked with heavyweights.

Vote for Pittsburgh's best fish fry

Axios Pittsburgh is back for year two of our hunt for Western Pennsylvania's best fish fry.

Update: Axios Pittsburgh readers named Croatian National Hall Javor the region&#x27;s best fish fry this year! <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Read more here" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/13/croatian-national-hall-javor-voted-pittsburghs-best-fish-fry" data-vars-content-id="4ef868ce-589c-400a-9070-963aea0103fb" data-vars-headline="Vote for Pittsburgh&#x27;s best fish fry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/13/croatian-national-hall-javor-voted-pittsburghs-best-fish-fry" target="_self">Read more here</a>!Axios Pittsburgh is back for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="year two" data-vars-click-url="http://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/03/03/pittsburgh-best-fish-fry-vote" data-vars-content-id="4ef868ce-589c-400a-9070-963aea0103fb" data-vars-headline="Vote for Pittsburgh&#x27;s best fish fry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/03/03/pittsburgh-best-fish-fry-vote" target="_self">year two</a> of our hunt for Western Pennsylvania&#x27;s best fish fry.Why it matters: We&#x27;re in the heart of fish fry season, and everyone has a favorite. Some stick with the fire hall down the street, while <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="others" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/02/mayor-corey-oconnor-fish-fry-order" data-vars-content-id="4ef868ce-589c-400a-9070-963aea0103fb" data-vars-headline="Vote for Pittsburgh&#x27;s best fish fry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/02/mayor-corey-oconnor-fish-fry-order" target="_self">others</a> set out to visit as many as they can.

Roaming Bean opens Strip District cafe

The popular mobile coffee shop now serves fans on Smallman Street

The region&#x27;s hottest mobile coffee shop has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="settled into a storefront" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVeUWIiD2Dx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" data-vars-content-id="824a6e2e-fc55-4a00-a4c1-287487d31745" data-vars-headline="Roaming Bean opens Strip District cafe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVeUWIiD2Dx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" target="_blank">settled into a storefront</a>, bringing scores of fans with it.The intrigue: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Roaming Bean" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DVeUWIiD2Dx/" data-vars-content-id="824a6e2e-fc55-4a00-a4c1-287487d31745" data-vars-headline="Roaming Bean opens Strip District cafe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DVeUWIiD2Dx/" target="_blank">The Roaming Bean</a> opened a brick-and-mortar cafe in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Strip District" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/07/strip-district-pittsburgh-growth-report-2025" data-vars-content-id="824a6e2e-fc55-4a00-a4c1-287487d31745" data-vars-headline="Roaming Bean opens Strip District cafe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/07/strip-district-pittsburgh-growth-report-2025" target="_self">Strip District</a> in late January. It&#x27;s been full of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="java heads" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/11/pittsburgh-coffee-shops-best-views" data-vars-content-id="824a6e2e-fc55-4a00-a4c1-287487d31745" data-vars-headline="Roaming Bean opens Strip District cafe" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/11/pittsburgh-coffee-shops-best-views" target="_self">java heads</a> since.

Cranberry Costco set to sell beer and wine

The wholesale club secured a liquor license but must complete more steps before selling alcohol.

Pittsburgh could soon have the first Costco in the state to sell <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="beer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/23/pittsburgh-nonalcoholic-drinking-trend-bero" data-vars-content-id="ffc06d3b-55e0-4e66-b8d3-94a32426e77a" data-vars-headline="Cranberry Costco set to sell beer and wine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/23/pittsburgh-nonalcoholic-drinking-trend-bero" target="_self">beer</a> and wine.Why it matters: Pennsylvania&#x27;s liquor laws restrict where businesses can sell alcohol, and no Costco in the state sells beer or wine.

How Mayor O'Connor enjoys his fish fry

From hot sauce to mac and cheese, he shares how he does fish fry season.

If you want to know which of Pittsburgh&#x27;s hundreds of fish fries to try, just ask Mayor Corey O&#x27;Connor.The intrigue: Axios Pittsburgh is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="searching for this year&#x27;s best fish fry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/18/nominate-best-fish-fry-pittsburgh-2026" data-vars-content-id="4b742ec5-60d2-4206-b0dc-ab4edf29157c" data-vars-headline="How Mayor O&#x27;Connor enjoys his fish fry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/18/nominate-best-fish-fry-pittsburgh-2026" target="_self">searching for this year&#x27;s best fish fry</a>, and the city&#x27;s mayor may have the deepest knowledge on the topic.

Pittsburgh a leader in nonalcoholic drinking trend

Local restaurants and retailers are expanding nonalcoholic options as drinking declines.

We might be early (ish) on a national trend for once.The intrigue: The region is embracing nonalcoholic beverages at a pace similar to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bigger" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/08/22/chicago-soft-clubbing-trend-gen-z-sober-events" data-vars-content-id="193232c8-583a-46e4-ab65-768888762547" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh a leader in nonalcoholic drinking trend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/08/22/chicago-soft-clubbing-trend-gen-z-sober-events" target="_self">bigger</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hipper cities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/09/03/seattle-sober-travel-health-trend-booze-free" data-vars-content-id="193232c8-583a-46e4-ab65-768888762547" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh a leader in nonalcoholic drinking trend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/09/03/seattle-sober-travel-health-trend-booze-free" target="_self">hipper cities</a>, Pittsburgh native and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="BERO" data-vars-click-url="https://berobrewing.com/collections/our-beers?srsltid=AfmBOorPsWc9xicjib0doZMBVBm4m1TmReZHd0Wh6W3oY2Hw13aeRXKM" data-vars-content-id="193232c8-583a-46e4-ab65-768888762547" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh a leader in nonalcoholic drinking trend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://berobrewing.com/collections/our-beers?srsltid=AfmBOorPsWc9xicjib0doZMBVBm4m1TmReZHd0Wh6W3oY2Hw13aeRXKM" target="_blank">BERO</a> co-founder and CEO John Herman tells Axios.

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