The new ‘Three Rivers Tree’ sprouted from a 2020 petition drive that drew more than 10,000 signatures from people demanding that the tradition continue.
Pittsburgh kicks off the holiday season with Highmark Light Up Night on Saturday. This weekend will also be the debut of a new light display at Point State Park. Duquesne Light’s familiar “Tree of Lights” at the park’s fountain was retired after 30 years in 2021. It will replaced with