Your Daily Guide

Roads Close for Marathon Weekend

More than 52,000 people are expected to participate in 11 events across Saturday and Sunday, making it Pittsburgh’s largest marathon weekend yet. Check out maps for the 5K, full marathon, half marathon, Champion’s Mile, pet walk, and more. Plus, be prepared for these road closures.

• Want free swag and health tips? Head to the Live Well Expo today and tomorrow at the Convention Center in Downtown. It’s free and open to the public. [Pittsburgh Marathon]

Draft Spending Was More Than Its Return

City officials estimate that Pittsburgh spent about $3 million on last week’s NFL Draft — a big expense Pittsburgh is unlikely to get back. The city could at least cover the cost of overtime and additional personnel with a $2 million reimbursement from the state. Official numbers for the event’s economic impact are still being calculated. [TribLive / WTAE]

• Some successes: PRT estimates that tens of thousands of people used public transportation during the draft, and 412 Rescue is on track to deliver nearly 60,000 pounds of leftover food to neighbors in need. [KDKA / City Cast Pittsburgh]

New Apartments Showcase Inclusionary Zoning

Albion Lawrenceville, a new luxury apartment building on Butler Street, has 27 units set with moderate rent prices — a requirement under the neighborhood’s inclusionary zoning ordinance. Here’s how the ordinance is making Lawrenceville more affordable and what it could look like if other Pittsburgh neighborhoods adopt similar rules. [WESA / City Cast Pittsburgh]

Club Cafe Needs Help To Stick Around

The South Side venue is asking for donations to make repairs and keep the iconic music spot jamming on South 12th Street. Club Cafe reopened last July under the local entertainment firm Keystone Artist Connect. Support the venue with a donation or go see a show. [Club Cafe]