Bar Marco exudes chic city charm before you even enter the building. The 13-year-old restaurant sits right on Penn Avenue in the historic Strip District in an old firehouse.

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, many Americans will gather to commemorate Veterans Day — a day to honor and thank all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, living and dead, for their patriotism, courage, and willingness to serve the country.

Kristin Wilson still remembers the first time she had to say goodbye to a foster pet. She cried so hard after the adoption that she couldn’t drive and had to pull over. Now, Wilson has learned to see the goodbyes differently. She’s just dog-sitting until the animals find their forever families.

December transforms the Pittsburgh region into a holiday wonderland, with everything from spectacular light displays to bustling artisan markets drawing families out into the festive spirit.

Local events happening in Pittsburgh in November 2025.

For Karen Phillips, it all started with a small potbellied pig. When the veterinarian was working at a local shelter, a tiny pig came in, but the facility was not equipped to deal with the farm animal. So, Phillips took him home. And that was the beginning of Hope Haven, a nonprofit farm animal sanctuary.

Creating with your own two hands is beneficial in many ways, according to several research studies. Some studies have found that creative work satisfies a basic need to make things, and creating items by hand can increase the sense of well-being, be relaxing, and reduce stress — to say nothing of the actual satisfaction of creating something. But studies aside, local crafting studio owners have seen firsthand how much people enjoy crafting.

Ask just about anyone who lives in Bellevue about what makes the northern suburban borough a special place, and they will invariably point to the same factors: the friendly people, its walkability, and its proximity to Pittsburgh.

Each November, the United States celebrates Veterans Day on Nov. 11. There are multiple organizations that work to support veterans and their families. The Veterans Leadership Program has been recognized nationally as an organization that helps to prevent veteran homelessness, as well as provide supportive services to maintain veteran well-being and career development through a comprehensive system.