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🙌 What a night
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What Pittsburgh is talking about
Fourteen people were arrested during protests against President Donald Trump’s visit to Downtown Pittsburgh yesterday. Trump was in town to speak at the annual Shale Insight Conference at the convention center. City police said 14 demonstrators were taken into custody after blocking the ramp from the Fort Pitt Bridge and refusing to move. (KDKA-TV)
Heeeee’s out! Frank Coonelly, that is. After lots of drama and another stinky season, Coonelly has resigned as president of the Pirates. “Results matter and our results simply were not acceptable. It was clear that change was necessary,” Coonelly said. (WTAE)
Well, that was short-lived. After just three weeks, food delivery robots at Pitt have gotten the boot because of accessibility and safety issues. For example, a student in a wheelchair was trapped on Forbes Avenue because a Starship robot was blocking the only accessible sidewalk entrance. Pitt asked Starship to pause testing for further review. (90.5 WESA)
Ever want to meet up with somebody in a place that’s nicer than a Starbucks but not quite as fancy as the Duquesne Club? There’s a new Downtown social club trying to fill that void. The Americus Club, located inside the Beauty Shoppe co-working space, will offer a members-only social club with events like craft cocktail happy hours and catered dinners. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
😏 Make the “moose” out of membership
We’re partnering with New Sun Rising to give one lucky Incline member a pair of tickets to the 3rd Annual Moo-Ha Halloween Fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 1.
The Millvale Moose Lodge will be transformed into a chilling haunted forest for a dance party with raffles, a tarot card reader, and a demonic moose on the loose.
Not a member yet? No worries. You can join our member community for just $8 a month and get your chance to win.
Our partner events
😈 Friday, November 1: Raise funds and dance with New Sun Rising at the 3rd Annual Moo-Ha Halloween Fundraiser. See the Millvale Moose Lodge transformed into a haunted forest for a dance party with raffles, a tarot card reader, and a demonic moose on the loose. (Millvale)
Around town
Today
📣 Engage in dialogue with Alisha Wormsley about her There Are Black People in the Future artwork (Homewood)
🌊 Clean trails in costume during Crews & Brews (South Side)
❤️ Play giant games and jump around in an adult-size bounce house while supporting Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (East Liberty)
Tomorrow
💃 Come dressed to hypnotize at the Renaissance Hotel’s Dark Magic Manor Halloween Dance Party (Downtown)
🌸 Bring little ghouls and ghosts to the gardens (Oakland)
📖 Book it to this inspiring evening of readings (Bloomfield)
👀 See the unveiling of Sarah Heinz House 4.0 with an autumn-themed family fun (East Allegheny)
🕯️ Drink up, witches, for Cookies and Candles (Lawrenceville)
🍹 Say cheers to fears at this Halloween costume party (Downtown)
Saturday
💪 Learn to build a little free library at this women-only power tool workshop (Millvale)
🎨 Create an original painting reflecting your yoga flow (Oakland)
🇺🇦 Join the Kyiv Ukrainian Dance Ensemble for dance through decades (Carnegie)
🌎 Participate in a one-day forum on plants, landscapes, and our role as environmental stewards (Oakland)
👻 Trick or Treat at the Booseum (Oakland)
🎃 March in a Halloween parade before pumpkinfest (Brighton Heights)
✨ Create your own magic wand (Uptown)
Sunday
📝 Enjoy an afternoon of art, literature, and hands-on activities at Pittsburgh Zine Fair (East Liberty)
🕍 Remember the lives lost in the Tree of Life mass shooting with official commemorative events (Oakland and Pittsburgh)
💜 Meet LGBT friendly wedding vendors at the Love is Love wedding expo (Allegheny East)
Monday
🍭 Dress up for a costume and candy crawl (Brentwood)
💪 Work out with a day of healthy activities (Coraopolis)
🍰 Take a cheesecake making class (South Side)
Tuesday
🎤 Attend this inaugural program celebrating the work of LatinX literary voices (Central North Side)
Wednesday
💥 Get craftical in this intense crafting competition (East Liberty)
💜 Help fight pancreatic cancer at the PurpleStride kickoff party (Spring Garden)
🍺 Eat, drink, and be scary while supporting Autism Speaks (Downtown)
One more thing ...
It’s last call for Who’s Next: First Responders nominations. We’re looking to honor the helpers who are there anytime we need them. Know somebody who fits the bill? Nominate them here by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25.
See you back here tomorrow for FRIDAY!