The Best Holiday Markets for Shopping Local in Pittsburgh
It’s the best time of year, if your love language is giving and receiving gifts — or the worst, if finding the perfect present stresses you out. Whether this season brings you joy or anxiety, we want to make your holiday shopping a little smoother. City Cast Pittsburgh executive producer Mallory Falk and Hey Pittsburgh newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco are rounding up some of the best holiday markets for finding local gifts, from a ravioli spoon rest to art that pays homage to the Dirty O.
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