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More Pittsburgh Amtrak service starts Nov. 18

The new service gives Pittsburgh two daily trains to Harrisburg, Philadelphia and NYC.

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The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="second daily train" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/08/04/amtrak-second-pittsburgh-nyc-train" data-vars-content-id="ad28d0ba-977c-4bef-8055-328865e5ecd7" data-vars-headline="More Pittsburgh Amtrak service starts Nov. 18" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/08/04/amtrak-second-pittsburgh-nyc-train" target="_self">second daily train</a> between Pittsburgh and New York City via Harrisburg and Philadelphia will start Nov. 18, PennDOT announced Tuesday. Why it matters: This is the first time in decades that Pittsburgh is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="adding passenger train service" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/08/24/second-daily-amtrak-pennsylvanian-november-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="ad28d0ba-977c-4bef-8055-328865e5ecd7" data-vars-headline="More Pittsburgh Amtrak service starts Nov. 18" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/08/24/second-daily-amtrak-pennsylvanian-november-pittsburgh" target="_self">adding passenger train service</a>.

New exhibit brings Fred Rogers' lessons to life

A new Children's Museum exhibit turns kindness, bravery and patience into play.

Culture

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Children&#x27;s Museum of Pittsburgh" data-vars-click-url="https://pittsburghkids.org/" data-vars-content-id="74c573cc-5780-4d81-bc75-9c76a725fc2e" data-vars-headline="New exhibit brings Fred Rogers&#x27; lessons to life" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pittsburghkids.org/" target="_blank">Children&#x27;s Museum of Pittsburgh</a> is debuting a new Fred Rogers-inspired exhibit that will tour the country.Why it matters: Rogers&#x27; ideas about childhood still influence the museum&#x27;s exhibits, including his belief that play should honor children as whole people and speak to the child in all of us.

Nearly 1,000 Duquesne Light workers go on strike

The utility says service will continue, while the union warns outages could last longer.

Nearly 1,000 Duquesne Light workers who repair power lines, troubleshoot outages and assist customers are on strike after their union and the utility failed to reach a new contract Thursday morning.Why it matters: Duquesne Light says service will continue uninterrupted with non-union employees and outside contractors, while leaders with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 29 say the strike could slow power restoration during severe weather.<ul><li>The utility serves more than half a million customers across Allegheny and Beaver counties.</li></ul>

Pens debut a monster Pittsburgh sandwich, and more

Pierogies, mozzarella sticks and waffle fries all land on one massive sandwich.

Food and Drink

Pittsburgh&#x27;s favorite foods have been stuffed into one ridiculously massive sandwich — and you can eat it at a Penguins game.The intrigue: A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new Pens season is upon us" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/09/30/penguins-season-preview" data-vars-content-id="03cf818c-13cc-4266-8278-8010480b7f4a" data-vars-headline="Pens debut a monster Pittsburgh sandwich, and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/09/30/penguins-season-preview" target="_self">new Pens season is upon us</a>, and that means new treats at PPG Paints Arena.

Fall colors creep closer to Pittsburgh

Here's when to expect peak fall colors and where to see the brightest leaves.

Leaf-peepers, get ready: Fall colors are creeping into Pittsburgh. The intrigue: Some recent cold nights have spurred foliage to peak in the coldest parts of the state, and vibrant fall colors are getting closer to the Pittsburgh area, according to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/2026-fall-foliage-oct-8#table" data-vars-content-id="2cb6b88f-f8a5-4f39-93c6-6c6c7356f399" data-vars-headline="Fall colors creep closer to Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/2026-fall-foliage-oct-8#table" target="_blank">Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources</a>.

Best Day Ever in Pittsburgh: Illustrator Laura Garvin 

For the latest installment of our Best Day Ever series, we asked her to map out her ideal day.

Laura Garvin is a Pittsburgh-based illustrator, designer and self-proclaimed daydreamer whose whimsical and colorful artwork has been featured at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Heinz History Center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPbr3SSDkc0/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="af8b0a30-c0e4-4335-b9ce-a783d4b23d66" data-vars-headline="Best Day Ever in Pittsburgh: Illustrator Laura Garvin " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPbr3SSDkc0/?img_index=1" target="_blank">Heinz History Center</a> and on the cover of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="City Paper" data-vars-click-url="https://www.snailberryart.com/pgh-city-paper" data-vars-content-id="af8b0a30-c0e4-4335-b9ce-a783d4b23d66" data-vars-headline="Best Day Ever in Pittsburgh: Illustrator Laura Garvin " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.snailberryart.com/pgh-city-paper" target="_blank">City Paper</a>.Zoom in: She most recently collaborated with Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to bring <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Alice&#x27;s Adventures in Wonderland" data-vars-click-url="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/calendar/detail/Summer-Flower-Show-Alices-Adventures-in-Wonderland" data-vars-content-id="af8b0a30-c0e4-4335-b9ce-a783d4b23d66" data-vars-headline="Best Day Ever in Pittsburgh: Illustrator Laura Garvin " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/calendar/detail/Summer-Flower-Show-Alices-Adventures-in-Wonderland" target="_blank">Alice&#x27;s Adventures in Wonderland</a> to life for its summer and fall shows.

Our picks for must-see shows at The Wylie

From Modest Mouse to Boyz II Men, here are the shows on our calendars.

Music

There&#x27;s plenty to love about our newest music venue, but you still need a ticket to get in.The intrigue: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Citizens Live at The Wylie" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/07/28/citizens-at-the-wylie-tour-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="c46733a1-4bdc-4c2a-bec2-64fc2e0891fe" data-vars-headline="Our picks for must-see shows at The Wylie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/07/28/citizens-at-the-wylie-tour-pittsburgh" target="_self">Citizens Live at The Wylie</a> has lined up dozens of acts with big names like Styx, Wiz Khalifa, Little Big Town and Chance the Rapper.

Citizens Live at The Wylie opens

Citizens Live at The Wylie holds 4,300 people next to PPG Paints Arena in the Hill District

Pittsburgh&#x27;s newest entertainment venue opens this week in the Hill District. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Citizens Live at The Wylie" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/07/28/citizens-at-the-wylie-tour-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="d87cef82-b668-467f-b8b6-8d98062cac2b" data-vars-headline="Citizens Live at The Wylie opens" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/07/28/citizens-at-the-wylie-tour-pittsburgh" target="_self">Citizens Live at The Wylie</a> adds another piece to the Lower Hill&#x27;s redevelopment, decades after the neighborhood was demolished in the name of urban renewal.

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Pittsburgh

Meet fellow locals over dinner at a restaurant we hand-picked.

Things to Do

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios Social Club" data-vars-click-url="https://axiossocialclub.dnnr.io/" data-vars-content-id="670e1606-2f15-40e2-9336-d4981b23d6dd" data-vars-headline="Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://axiossocialclub.dnnr.io/" target="_blank">Axios Social Club</a> is bringing readers together for dinner in Pittsburgh&#x27;s Lawrenceville neighborhood on Tuesday, Oct. 6.Why it matters: Your city is full of interesting people you haven&#x27;t met yet. We&#x27;re making it easier to change that.

A toddler rave is coming to Pittsburgh

Australian DJ Lenny Pearce's "Toddler Rave" is coming to Pittsburgh on Nov. 19 at Stage AE.

Picture this: A concert venue filled with glow sticks, dance beats, and tiny hands in the air.Why it matters: Australian DJ Lenny Pearce&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Toddler Rave&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://promowestlive.com/pittsburgh/stage-ae/2026/11/lenny-pearce-toddler-rave-world-tour" data-vars-content-id="25ea7283-4193-4a81-aff9-2d3a20cb9b21" data-vars-headline="A toddler rave is coming to Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://promowestlive.com/pittsburgh/stage-ae/2026/11/lenny-pearce-toddler-rave-world-tour" target="_blank">&quot;Toddler Rave&quot;</a> is coming to Pittsburgh on Nov. 19 at Stage AE.

What to do in Pittsburgh this October

October brings a fresh crop of fall fun, with plenty of spooky season in the mix.

October brings a fresh crop of fall fun, with plenty of spooky season in the mix.Zoom in: From family festivals and Oktoberfests to monster markets and more, here are the best things to do in the Pittsburgh area this October.

Where to pick apples near Pittsburgh

Spring freezes mean the harvest may look different at some farms this year.

Fall is peak apple-picking season in Pittsburgh, but spring freezes mean the harvest may look different at some farms this year.Why it matters: After a tough growing season, farmers are encouraging visitors to support them beyond the orchard, too, with corn mazes, hayrides, fall festivals, seasonal treats and more.

What to do in Pittsburgh this September 

As fall approaches, expect a bevy of food fests, live music, Oktoberfest and a parallel parking showdown.

It may not feel like it with extreme heat settling over the region this week, but fall is closing in — bringing film fests, food fests and even a parallel parking championship.Here are Pittsburgh&#x27;s top events this September.

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Fall colors creep closer to Pittsburgh

New exhibit brings Fred Rogers' lessons to life

Best Day Ever in Pittsburgh: Illustrator Laura Garvin

Our picks for must-see shows at The Wylie

Citizens Live at The Wylie opens