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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.

Food and Drink

🤤 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.

Why Pa.'s energy boom isn't lowering power bills

Demand, grid limits and delays are driving higher electricity costs in Pennsylvania.

Domestic energy <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="production is at an all-time high" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/23/behind-the-curtain-americas-energy-jam" data-vars-content-id="b1d47740-f68a-48f8-a13e-99360812f953" data-vars-headline="Why Pa.&#x27;s energy boom isn&#x27;t lowering power bills" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/23/behind-the-curtain-americas-energy-jam" target="_self">production is at an all-time high</a>, but it&#x27;s not leading to lower electricity bills.Why it matters: Electricity rates are rising across the country — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="25% in Pittsburgh" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wesa.fm/environment-energy/2026-02-12/electric-bills-expensive-pennsylvania-cost" data-vars-content-id="b1d47740-f68a-48f8-a13e-99360812f953" data-vars-headline="Why Pa.&#x27;s energy boom isn&#x27;t lowering power bills" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wesa.fm/environment-energy/2026-02-12/electric-bills-expensive-pennsylvania-cost" target="_blank">25% in Pittsburgh</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="45%" data-vars-click-url="https://www.citizensutilityboard.org/blog/2025/06/04/amid-45-increase-in-comeds-power-price-cub-calls-on-utility-to-work-with-customers-to-keep-them-safe-cool-connected-this-summer/#:~:text=With%20Commonwealth%20Edison%20customers%20facing,at%20least%20through%20next%20May." data-vars-content-id="b1d47740-f68a-48f8-a13e-99360812f953" data-vars-headline="Why Pa.&#x27;s energy boom isn&#x27;t lowering power bills" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.citizensutilityboard.org/blog/2025/06/04/amid-45-increase-in-comeds-power-price-cub-calls-on-utility-to-work-with-customers-to-keep-them-safe-cool-connected-this-summer/#:~:text=With%20Commonwealth%20Edison%20customers%20facing,at%20least%20through%20next%20May." target="_blank">45%</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in Chicago" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/09/illinois-utility-bill-alternate-suppliers-price-caps-comed-peoples-gas-cub" data-vars-content-id="b1d47740-f68a-48f8-a13e-99360812f953" data-vars-headline="Why Pa.&#x27;s energy boom isn&#x27;t lowering power bills" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/09/illinois-utility-bill-alternate-suppliers-price-caps-comed-peoples-gas-cub" target="_self">in Chicago</a> since last year and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="23% in Richmond, Virginia, " data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/12/01/richmond-virginia-dominion-electric-bills-rise-january-2026" data-vars-content-id="b1d47740-f68a-48f8-a13e-99360812f953" data-vars-headline="Why Pa.&#x27;s energy boom isn&#x27;t lowering power bills" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/12/01/richmond-virginia-dominion-electric-bills-rise-january-2026" target="_self">23% in Richmond, Virginia, </a>this year.

Bucco Bricks return as plaques at PNC Park

Fans can now find their messages on new plaques around the stadium.

Sports

Those <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="missing their Bucco Bricks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/09/pirates-bucco-bricks-removed-recycled" data-vars-content-id="3c3177ca-4473-4d9e-9c6f-7ad9c73f7622" data-vars-headline="Bucco Bricks return as plaques at PNC Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/09/pirates-bucco-bricks-removed-recycled" target="_self">missing their Bucco Bricks</a> can now find the messages on plaques at PNC Park.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Pirates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/pirates-season-preview-hope-playoff-run" data-vars-content-id="3c3177ca-4473-4d9e-9c6f-7ad9c73f7622" data-vars-headline="Bucco Bricks return as plaques at PNC Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/pirates-season-preview-hope-playoff-run" target="_self">The Pirates</a> removed fans&#x27; engraved bricks last year — which temporarily caused controversy — before announcing they would replace the commemorative messages first installed as sidewalk blocks when PNC Park was built 25 years ago.

The Silly Goose opens Downtown

A viral gift shop opens with playful finds and local art.

Business

The goose is loose in Pittsburgh.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Silly Goose Unapologetic Gifts &amp; Novelties" data-vars-click-url="https://sillygoosegifts.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorH-gOYsDo8OVmsmQ7itVGFTUCAI60DaljBLlMWYKhHk4J3I4yV" data-vars-content-id="73c8a4d8-19a1-48ad-ba37-fc5356e1539c" data-vars-headline="The Silly Goose opens Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sillygoosegifts.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorH-gOYsDo8OVmsmQ7itVGFTUCAI60DaljBLlMWYKhHk4J3I4yV" target="_blank">The Silly Goose Unapologetic Gifts &amp; Novelties</a>, a playful indie gift shop with a fast-growing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="online following" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesillygoosejimthorpe" data-vars-content-id="73c8a4d8-19a1-48ad-ba37-fc5356e1539c" data-vars-headline="The Silly Goose opens Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesillygoosejimthorpe" target="_blank">online following</a>, opened its first Western Pennsylvania storefront on Saturday.

World Cup fan fest coming to Pittsburgh

Fans can watch World Cup matches on Acrisure's big screen this summer.

Soccer fans who can&#x27;t make it over to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Philly for World Cup matches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/08/fifa-world-cup-philadelphia-schedule-lincoln-financial-field" data-vars-content-id="7647409e-06fe-457e-aaea-48892b550bc2" data-vars-headline="World Cup fan fest coming to Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/08/fifa-world-cup-philadelphia-schedule-lincoln-financial-field" target="_self">Philly for World Cup matches</a> can still enjoy a festival-like atmosphere in the Steel City.The intrigue: Acrisure Stadium is hosting fan zones on the field to watch knockout round, quarterfinal and final matches on the stadium&#x27;s massive <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="96-by-28 foot screen" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/new-enhancements-acrisure-stadium-steelers-2025-season/NOQ4CNB4CVG4FBNYET7KLSQ2TE/" data-vars-content-id="7647409e-06fe-457e-aaea-48892b550bc2" data-vars-headline="World Cup fan fest coming to Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/new-enhancements-acrisure-stadium-steelers-2025-season/NOQ4CNB4CVG4FBNYET7KLSQ2TE/" target="_blank">96-by-28 foot screen</a>, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Visit PA" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2026-press-releases/governor-shapiro-unveils-three-free-fifa-world-cup-fan-zones-acr" data-vars-content-id="7647409e-06fe-457e-aaea-48892b550bc2" data-vars-headline="World Cup fan fest coming to Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2026-press-releases/governor-shapiro-unveils-three-free-fifa-world-cup-fan-zones-acr" target="_blank">Visit PA</a>.

Free light-rail rides during NFL Draft

Sheetz will cover light rail and incline fares to ease draft travel.

Pittsburgh&#x27;s light-rail trains will be free during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL Draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/03/nfl-draft-renderings-city-parks-acrisure" data-vars-content-id="87df98b4-54bf-442c-b04e-0a116d9cc61e" data-vars-headline="Free light-rail rides during NFL Draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/03/nfl-draft-renderings-city-parks-acrisure" target="_self">NFL Draft</a>. Why it matters: Local officials want people to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="avoid driving to the draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/25/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-tips-road-closures-parking" data-vars-content-id="87df98b4-54bf-442c-b04e-0a116d9cc61e" data-vars-headline="Free light-rail rides during NFL Draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/25/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-tips-road-closures-parking" target="_self">avoid driving to the draft</a>, and now convenience store giant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sheetz" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/28/sheetz-first-pittsburgh-store-banksville" data-vars-content-id="87df98b4-54bf-442c-b04e-0a116d9cc61e" data-vars-headline="Free light-rail rides during NFL Draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/28/sheetz-first-pittsburgh-store-banksville" target="_self">Sheetz</a> is paying for free rides on the region&#x27;s two light-rail lines and the Monongahela Incline between April 23-25.

Pittsburgh metro population dips again

New census estimates show the region continues a slow population decline.

We&#x27;re returning to Pittsburgh normalcy: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="population decline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/28/trump-deportation-immigration-pittsburgh-jobs" data-vars-content-id="13ef2115-996f-45f2-bdad-abfd7e660b74" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh metro population dips again" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/28/trump-deportation-immigration-pittsburgh-jobs" target="_self">population decline</a>.Why it matters: Census estimates released Thursday show the eight-county Pittsburgh metro region is losing population again, continuing a well-trodden trend.

How to take transit, park and navigate the NFL Draft

Transit, road closures and parking tips for navigating draft crowds in Pittsburgh.

You can drive to and park at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL Draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/18/pittsburgh-ready-nfl-draft-2026-crowds-logistics" data-vars-content-id="2f300b5f-b6c3-455e-8881-70abdb9995f6" data-vars-headline="How to take transit, park and navigate the NFL Draft" 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/pittsburgh-ready-nfl-draft-2026-crowds-logistics" target="_self">NFL Draft</a>, but local leaders really don&#x27;t want you to.Why it matters: When Pittsburgh hosts the draft April 23-25, hundreds of thousands of people will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="converge on the North Shore and Downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/03/nfl-draft-renderings-city-parks-acrisure" data-vars-content-id="2f300b5f-b6c3-455e-8881-70abdb9995f6" data-vars-headline="How to take transit, park and navigate the NFL Draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/03/nfl-draft-renderings-city-parks-acrisure" target="_self">converge on the North Shore and Downtown</a>, so the region is adjusting transit service, closing roads and explaining the best pedestrian and bike paths to use.

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