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"No Kings" protests set for Pittsburgh

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

News

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.

Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown to headline free NFL Draft shows

Free concerts at the NFL Draft will feature major stars over three days.

Music

Wiz Khalifa, Bret Michaels, and Kane Brown will headline a slate of free <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="concerts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/nelly-2-chainz-to-headline-north-shore-plaza-shows" data-vars-content-id="7ebb08ac-8cfa-48f3-9963-5b2d6e9221f8" data-vars-headline="Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown to headline free NFL Draft shows" 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/nelly-2-chainz-to-headline-north-shore-plaza-shows" target="_self">concerts</a> for fans outside Acrisure Stadium during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL 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="7ebb08ac-8cfa-48f3-9963-5b2d6e9221f8" data-vars-headline="Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown to headline free NFL Draft shows" 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">NFL Draft</a>.Why it matters: One of football&#x27;s biggest events is a national showcase for its host city, and Pittsburgh&#x27;s entertainment lineup leans on local roots.

Kick field goals at Acrisure during NFL Draft

Fans can step onto Acrisure's field and try kicking during the NFL Draft events.

Sports

Fans <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="visiting the NFL Draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/27/free-light-rail-nfl-draft-pittsburgh-sheetz" data-vars-content-id="1de61530-aaae-47c0-a3a0-12e179b9aff5" data-vars-headline="Kick field goals at Acrisure 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/2026/03/27/free-light-rail-nfl-draft-pittsburgh-sheetz" target="_self">visiting the NFL Draft</a> will have access to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the field at Acrisure Stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/06/steelers-field-holy-water-tradition" data-vars-content-id="1de61530-aaae-47c0-a3a0-12e179b9aff5" data-vars-headline="Kick field goals at Acrisure 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/2026/01/06/steelers-field-holy-water-tradition" target="_self">the field at Acrisure Stadium</a> and can even kick field goals through the uprights, NFL officials tell Axios.Why it matters: The NFL Draft is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="taking over the North Shore and Point State Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/03/nfl-draft-renderings-city-parks-acrisure" data-vars-content-id="1de61530-aaae-47c0-a3a0-12e179b9aff5" data-vars-headline="Kick field goals at Acrisure 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">taking over the North Shore and Point State Park</a> on April 23-25, which will provide fans not just up-close views of football prospects, but also a festival atmosphere for hundreds of thousands of visitors.

What to do in Pittsburgh this April

From the NFL Draft to food festivals, here's what's happening across Pittsburgh this April.

Things to Do

April is packed with everything from massive fan conventions and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL 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="bcc20306-36c7-4dd8-a0ac-00e027b6af43" data-vars-headline="What to do in Pittsburgh this April" 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">NFL Draft</a> to food festivals and live shows.Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening around the city this month.

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.

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.

Nelly, 2 Chainz to headline North Shore plaza shows

Nelly, 2 Chainz, and DJ Steve Aoki will perform at the newly unveiled <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Plaza at North Shore" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/19/north-shore-plaza-opens-pnc-park" data-vars-content-id="8b929187-17e2-4bdc-9e4f-96b52248176e" data-vars-headline="Nelly, 2 Chainz to headline North Shore plaza shows" 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">Plaza at North Shore</a> during the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.Why it matters: The headliners will kick off programming at the highly anticipated plaza near PNC Park as the city takes center stage for one of football&#x27;s biggest events.

How to swim in our only indoor public pool

A guide to hours, prices and what to expect at Oliver Bath House.

<figure><img alt="A man swimming in a pool underneath a yellow and black flag" height="448" id="41871226-7f71-4c72-acec-7d702769da32" src="https://images.axios.com/F-bKixPJzL-4xfTEn9tyG_28zBQ=/2026/03/19/1773943738315.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>GIF: Alexis Johnson/Axios</figcaption></figure>Summer is months away, but you can still affordably swim in Pittsburgh. Why it matters: The city recently reopened the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Oliver Bath House" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Pools/Oliver-Bath-House" data-vars-content-id="ac542952-8b08-458e-a3fe-cf33e021d3ef" data-vars-headline="How to swim in our only indoor public pool" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Pools/Oliver-Bath-House" target="_blank">Oliver Bath House</a>, its only indoor public swimming pool, bringing back one of the most budget-friendly swimming options in the region.

Pittsburgh Fringe Festival brings alt art to city

The 10-day festival fills venues with indie theater, comedy and more.

The Pittsburgh <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fringe Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://pittsburghfringe.org/" data-vars-content-id="58ba767c-f702-4b0a-a54a-5265b78357d2" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh Fringe Festival brings alt art to city" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pittsburghfringe.org/" target="_blank">Fringe Festival</a> returns this week, packing stages across the city with offbeat stand-up, clowning, puppetry, poetry and more.Why it matters: The exhibition puts risk-taking indie artists front and center, giving audiences a look at work that doesn&#x27;t follow the usual script.

Where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Pittsburgh

Our St. Patrick's Day Parade kicks off Saturday, but the celebrations span all weekend.

Pittsburgh&#x27;s St. Patrick&#x27;s Day <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Parade" data-vars-click-url="https://pittsburghstpatricksdayparade.com/" data-vars-content-id="fdd9b57d-e61f-4353-8669-d2e094175381" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate St. Patrick&#x27;s Day in Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pittsburghstpatricksdayparade.com/" target="_blank">Parade</a> kicks off <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://pittsburghstpatricksdayparade.com/parade-routes-and-rules/" data-vars-content-id="fdd9b57d-e61f-4353-8669-d2e094175381" data-vars-headline="Where to celebrate St. Patrick&#x27;s Day in Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pittsburghstpatricksdayparade.com/parade-routes-and-rules/" target="_blank">Downtown</a> at 10am Saturday, but the celebrations span the whole weekend and roll right through Tuesday.Here are a few ways to turn up the Irish cheer.

Market to elevate Black-owned vendors at NFL Draft

The Cocoapreneur Market is set for April 23-25 at the Pitt Building in Downtown.

A new initiative aims to ensure Black-owned businesses share in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="economic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/01/local-biz-can-score-big-with-nfl-draft-gig" data-vars-content-id="adfe76ba-08ef-4bce-b673-30d104fa4a50" data-vars-headline="Market to elevate Black-owned vendors at 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/2025/04/01/local-biz-can-score-big-with-nfl-draft-gig" target="_self">economic</a> windfall tied to one of the nation&#x27;s largest sporting events.Why it matters: The<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" NFL Draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/02/06/downtown-development-pittsburgh-park-nfl-draft" data-vars-content-id="adfe76ba-08ef-4bce-b673-30d104fa4a50" data-vars-headline="Market to elevate Black-owned vendors at 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/2025/02/06/downtown-development-pittsburgh-park-nfl-draft" target="_self"> NFL Draft</a> will bring tourism, national attention and spending to Pittsburgh in April. Khamil Bailey, founder of Pittsburgh-based <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cocoapreneur" data-vars-click-url="https://cocoapreneur.com/" data-vars-content-id="adfe76ba-08ef-4bce-b673-30d104fa4a50" data-vars-headline="Market to elevate Black-owned vendors at NFL Draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cocoapreneur.com/" target="_blank">Cocoapreneur</a> and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Greenwood Plan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.greenwoodplan.com/" data-vars-content-id="adfe76ba-08ef-4bce-b673-30d104fa4a50" data-vars-headline="Market to elevate Black-owned vendors at NFL Draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.greenwoodplan.com/" target="_blank">Greenwood Plan</a>, doesn&#x27;t want small, minority-owned businesses left out.

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