Top 5 Things to Know this March

St. Patrick’s Day Fun

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, and there are many opportunities to celebrate around the Pittsburgh area, including at the iconic Pittsburgh St. Patrick Parade.

Cozy Comfort for New Residents

The International Sculpture Center’s Welcome Blanket Project is accepting contributions until the end of March, giving Pittsburgh knitters a chance to create blankets for refugee families.

Doing the Math

Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) students’ math exam scores have increased annually since the 2020-21 school year, according to a new report. Currently, PPS is working on improving student attendance with its new Stay the Game! program.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette building
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette building (Drums600 via Wikimedia Commons)

No News is Bad News

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will be closing in May after 240 years of covering Pittsburgh area news. Its owners, Block Communications, cite financial losses as the reason for its closure.

See Nature in Pittsburgh

Spring arrives this month! This March, families can visit the Phipps Spring Flower Show and the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show, which both showcase seasonal plants.

Virtual Camp Expo

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