An update of goings-on that reflect the continuing verve and vitality of the Strip District and Lawrenceville
PetVet365 has opened its eighth location in Pennsylvania at the Terminal Building in the Strip District. One of the unique qualities of this veterinarian practice is that it is owned by the veterinarians who practice there. The stress-free environment that has been created for both owner and pet is a welcome and differentiating cornerstone of the practice. When your pet arrives, you are escorted into your own living-room space, which is inviting and calming. Their exam rooms are designed to feel like home, with no exam tables. Every pet is given one-on-one attention, customized care, and tons of love.
Dr. Megan Garrison and Dr. Emily Morse are the owner/veterinarians of this practice. Both are from Pittsburgh and share a love for all things pets. Their philosophy is “Happy Pets are Healthy Pets.”
PetVet365 is now taking new clients and offers same-day appointments. In addition to well visits, services include urgent care, exotic animal care, and laser therapy. They offer care seven days a week, 365 days a year.
PetVet365
1821 Smallman St. (Terminal Building)
724-221-7414
petvet365.com
First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), officially opened its new Strip District office (located at 1636 Penn Ave.). It plans a festive ceremonial grand opening this summer. The arrival of this office furthers FNB’s success delivering a convenient, consistent, and consultative banking experience for all its customers.
FNB’s award-winning digital technology and modern-concept design play an important role in bringing that experience to life, with features including: An eStore® interactive digital kiosk where customers can shop for products and services, open accounts, apply for loans, schedule an appointment with an FNB expert, and access financial education … ITMs (ATMs with TellerChat) that expand access to a banker using two-way video chat technology seven days a week, including outside of traditional banking hours and on weekends … Meeting areas where various lines of business can interact with clients face-to-face.
The Strip District Office is among the latest examples of FNB’s significant investment in its Pittsburgh Region, where the company operates nearly 80 branches and 140 ATMs and opened its new corporate headquarters, FNB Financial Center, in late 2024.
First National Bank, Strip District Office
1636 Penn Ave. / 412-679-6811
fnbcorporation.com
Best in the Strip (BITS), a vendor market for arts, crafts, jewelry, and more, has opened on the corner of 19th and Penn Avenue. Vendors are showcasing their newest products and existing Strip District merchants are also welcome to display their products weekly. The market, open Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. year-round, offers high visibility on the best corner in the iconic Strip District.
Merchants: Let walking traffic in the middle of the Strip know you are there!
Best in the Strip (BITS) Vendor Market
1809 Penn Ave.
bitsvendormarket@gmail.com
Lawrenceville’s 
is pleased to announce Fiberart International 2025 (Fi2025), presented in partnership with Brew House Arts. Fi2025 features works by both established and emerging artists, representing a wide spectrum of creativity, materials, techniques, and perspectives. Following a “soft opening” for the exhibition at Contemporary Craft on June 6, 2025, the official opening at Contemporary Craft and Brew House Arts takes place on June 20, with an opening reception from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. (free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served; a free shuttle between the two venues will be available).
Since 1967, the Fiberart International triennial has been produced by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh, a nonprofit, member-supported organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation of fiber art and fostering its creative development. Fi2025 marks the 25th iteration of the triennial exhibition, which is globally recognized as a benchmark, documenting trends and innovations in the field. This year, 36 emerging and established artists from eight countries were selected for the exhibition.
Contemporary Craft
5645 Butler St. / 412-465-1637
contemporarycraft.org
John Tarallo of Steel City Salt Co. is excited to be back selling in his Strip District location in front of Mon Aimee Chocolat Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (weather permitting). He will have his salts, of course, and many other products that he sells in his Millvale store such as gift sets, t-shirts, soaps, and more. He adds: “We have a few new or special products. One is our Smoked Peppered Blend—it’s really, really good. Our Pierogi Salt is still very much in demand. And, we are bringing back our popular Watermelon Sugar, which people like to use to rim Margaritas, Mojitos, lemonade, ice tea, and more.”
If you aren’t sure how you would utilize a specific salt or sugar there are many recipes listed on their website to give you some ideas. If you can’t make it to their Strip location or to their store in Millvale, you can visit Steel City Salt at the Greensburg Night Markets. “We will be attending all these markets on Main Street in Greensburg, which are held the last Thursday of every month, year round, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.,” says John. “We will also be participating in Millvale Summer Market Day on July 26. There will be hundreds of vendors and we will have specials at our store in Millvale.”
Steel City Salt Co.
Strip District street vendor
Store: 206 Grant Ave., Millvale / 412-407-9271
steelcitysalt.com (Instagram: @steelcitysaltco)
This year’s Three Rivers Arts Festival takes place from June 5 through 8, 2025, at the 15th Street Plaza along Waterfront Place in the Strip. The four-day festival offers free art and music, in expectation of its usual impressive attendance and artist participation. Due to Downtown construction for an Eighth Street Block Civic Space to host festivals and performances in the Cultural District for 2026 and beyond, the 2025 event has a temporary home in Pittsburgh’s Strip District.
The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust recently revealed the lineup of musicians and artists who will participate—including the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Suzanne Vega, Teira Kennedy, and Lisa Loeb. The popular artist’s market will feature roughly 200 local and national artists.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival
June 5-8, 2025
15th Street Plaza in the Strip
TRAF.TrustArts.org