# City Life: Pittsburgh

Updated Fri Nov 6, 6:25 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [Allegheny County urges Medicaid recipients to prepare for changes](/pittsburgh/stories/da3fcd8d5d.md): Allegheny County officials are urging Medicaid recipients to take steps to make sure they do not lose coverage ahead of major changes taking effect Jan. 1. (WESA (Pittsburgh's NPR News Station), 2026-11-05 15:56 EST)
- [Downtown Pittsburgh roads close for Veterans Day parade](/pittsburgh/stories/5159551ca1.md): The city said Liberty Avenue will close starting at 8:30 a.m. ahead of the Veterans Day parade, scheduled for Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m. (KDKA CBS News Pittsburgh, 2026-11-06 13:44 EST)
- [West Mifflin residents voice concerns on school restructuring](/pittsburgh/stories/eb4510ca73.md): Residents voiced concerns at an Election Day town hall on West Mifflin's school restructuring. Superintendent Jeffery Soles said no final decision was made. (Mon Valley Independent, 2026-11-06 03:09 EST)
- [Pittsburgh doctors explain viruses circulating this fall](/pittsburgh/stories/f4e47636ef.md): Pittsburgh doctors discuss the viruses circulating this fall. (TribLive (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review), 2026-11-06 17:14 EST)
- [AHN Wexford Hospital gets $1 million for EMS training center](/pittsburgh/stories/af52b55506.md): AHN Wexford Hospital and the McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority are building an EMS Training and Resource Center at the hospital, which received $1 million. (TribLive (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review), 2026-11-06 15:30 EST)
- [Penguins Foundation covers medical debt for about 400 veterans](/pittsburgh/stories/fc7d209908.md): The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation will deliver financial relief to about 400 local veterans, funded by a 50/50 raffle at PPG Paints Arena. (WPXI Channel 11 (NBC), 2026-11-06 13:18 EST)
- [Summer Lee says she wants to send Trump her top priorities](/pittsburgh/stories/e16d9369ff.md): In a PublicSource Q&A, Congresswoman Summer Lee said she wants to send President Donald Trump "all of our top priorities." (PublicSource, 2026-11-05 18:43 EST)
- [Downtown Partnership unveils 2026 holiday season plans](/pittsburgh/stories/9220f75efe.md): Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership officials unveiled plans for the city's 2026 holiday season at a Nov. 5 press conference. (Pittsburgh Magazine, 2026-11-06 09:41 EST)
- [Downtown partnership announces 65th Light Up Night plans](/pittsburgh/stories/65c08b4f80.md): The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership announced plans for the 65th Highmark Light Up Night on Saturday, Nov. 21, starting with a tree lighting at the City-County Building. (KDKA CBS News Pittsburgh, 2026-11-05 17:46 EST)
- [Serra Catholic loses WPIAL Class 1A volleyball final](/pittsburgh/stories/6374546522.md): Serra Catholic lost to Eden Christian in the WPIAL Class 1A volleyball title match on Thursday. (Mon Valley Independent, 2026-11-06 03:11 EST)
- [Steelers' Eli Heidenreich to wear military helmet decal](/pittsburgh/stories/9be5f32138.md): Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich is one of 12 NFL players wearing a military helmet decal in the league's Salute to Service program. (WPXI Channel 11 (NBC), 2026-11-06 11:55 EST)
- [Smiley Cookie Whiskey, holiday ice cream, Great British Bake Off fun, and more Pittsburgh food news](/pittsburgh/stories/58cae75558.md): This week includes updates on Wigle Whiskey, Yinz Coffee, Sheetz, Jeni's, DiAnoia's Eatery, The Drafting Room, and more Pittsburgh food news. (Pittsburgh City Paper, 2026-11-03 05:00 EST)
- [Billy Porter's Audacity Project launches youth film and TV pipeline](/pittsburgh/stories/a2d4b2fdd4.md): Billy Porter's new Audacity Project aims to build a pipeline for Pittsburgh youth in film and TV, project coordinator Gregory Lewis said. (NEXTpittsburgh, 2026-11-05 14:43 EST)
- [Pittsburgh’s top events: Thu., Nov. 5-Wed., Nov. 11](/pittsburgh/stories/6af212216e.md): Thu., Nov. 5 MUSIC • HIGHLAND PARKRock ‘n’ Roar: Autumn Nights. 6:30-10 p.m. (Pittsburgh City Paper, 2026-11-05 05:00 EST)
- [Let’s Go! 7 Things You Don’t Want to Miss in November](/pittsburgh/stories/2bb92c4b4a.md): Don’t miss PGH Vintage Mixer’s annual fair. Taking place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center Nov. 6-7, the event will feature a marketplace of more than 100 dealers of vintage, antique and timeless decor. (Pittsburgh Magazine, 2026-11-02 09:04 EST)
- [How mahjong became Pittsburgh’s new favorite game — and where to play](/pittsburgh/stories/f102671314.md): From Aspinwall banquet rooms to pop-up tables in the Strip, local organizers and entrepreneurs are turning the centuries-old tile game into the region's newest offline community. (NEXTpittsburgh, 2026-11-02 09:08 EST)
- [Pittsburgh gardening guru explains how you can use the fall leaves to save money on your garden](/pittsburgh/stories/f04aff9868.md): While few among us actually enjoy clearing the blanket of fallen leaves from our yard, there are those who see it as a money-saving process. (KDKA CBS News Pittsburgh, 2026-11-05 08:05 EST)