PITTSBURGH — (WPXI) – Everyone’s favorite bars and restaurants are struggling to stay open. It’s a dire situation for many restaurant owners, and some are headed to Harrisburg for a big rally on Wednesday to help save the industry. It’s a rally to rescue the restaurant industry. Michael Passalacqua, the owner of Angelo’s in Washington County, said the industry will not survive this winter without financial support. “We are more concerned now about funding relief and a package that will save restaurants,” Passalacqua said. “Hundreds of thousands of employees have been affected, hundreds of restaurants have closed, and now it’s time for the federal government and state government to step up.” The Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association held the rally. Passalacqua said staying open is important and getting relief is crucial. “it’s my industry, it’s my life, it’s who we are, it’s who I am and it’s important to be part of the activism,” Passalacqua said.