Free Weddings, No School Closures & What To Know for Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night

It’s the Friday news roundup! It’s Light Up Night weekend in Pittsburgh, and we’re sharing all the things we’re excited to see, including a new themed light show on the Sister Bridges and an interactive art exhibit in Mellon Square. Pittsburgh Public Schools won’t close any district locations yet, and parents are hopeful an alternate plan could win out over a harsher one proposed this fall by consultants. Local businesses are offering free wedding services for queer couples who want to get married before Trump’s inauguration. Plus, cannabis legalization will have to wait for another legislative session, and there’s a new local Christmas ornament honoring Century III Mall that we’re very excited to add to our collection. 

If you know of any other local businesses or wedding service providers offering their skills or spaces for free, we’d love to add them to our list. Call or text us at 412-212-8893.

Discussed in today’s episode:

• Pittsburgh Walk of Fame
• Pittsburgh Public Schools announces no school closures next year [WESA]
• Fewer closings, regional schools and choices featured in parent-crafted alternative to PPS consolidation plan [PublicSource]
• Final recommendations still set PPS on course for multiple closures, consolidations [PublicSource]
• Community-Driven Proposal for PPS 
• Free wedding services offered to LGBTQ couples in Pittsburgh until Trump inauguration [TribLive]
• Harold’s Haunt offers quickie, LGBTQ-friendly weddings ahead of Trump’s inauguration [City Paper]
• Light Up Night 2024 promises more lights, more fireworks and the Fray [Pittsburgh Magazine]
• Century III Mall and sinkhole bus ornaments
• No ‘Keystoned State’ on the horizon as recreational marijuana bill stalls in Harrisburg [WVIA]

Learn more about the sponsors of this November 22nd episode:

Handmade Arcade

Luray Caverns

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