Brian Conway

Brian Conway is a freelance enterprise reporter based in Pittsburgh's South Side. He is a member-owner and communications manager at the Work Hard Pittsburgh digital media cooperative.

Step inside the ring of the Keystone State Wrestling Alliance (KSWA)

By Brian Conway / February 18, 2020

The Keystone State Wrestling Alliance has been bringing pro wrestling to Pittsburgh neighborhoods for 20 years. Meet the owner, wrestlers, and fans who make the magic happen.

Empire State Building Steel

The Empire State Building is anchored by Pittsburgh steel

By Brian Conway / February 13, 2020

A historical look at how Pittsburgh’s Homestead Steel Works was tapped to helped build some of the most significant works of 20th century architecture.

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Kick up your heels. It’s time for Honky-Tonk Jukebox at the Elks. 

By Brian Conway / September 25, 2019

Pittsburgh loves twang. Honky-Tonk Jukebox is a monthly dance party with live country and honky-tonk style music performed by an all-star house band. 

Fresh Fest Collab: Grist House partners up with Smittox Brewing from Texas

By Brian Conway / August 6, 2019

We got a behind the scenes look at the raspberry / blackberry / lime kettle sour Grist House will serve at Fresh Fest. Try it this Saturday at Nova Place.

Fresh Fest Collab: Hitchhiker x Walter’s Southern Kitchen team up on ‘Hard Corn’

By Brian Conway / July 30, 2019

Here’s a sneak peek of Hitchhiker’s ‘Hard Corn’ ale – a collaboration beer brewed using actual cornbread. Try it at Fresh Fest on August 10.

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Fresh Fest Collab: Brew Gentlemen x Chardaé Jones, interim Mayor of Braddock

By Brian Conway / July 23, 2019

We got a first look at Brew Gentlemen’s refreshing, zesty wheat beer – a collaborative effort that debuts at Fresh Fest on August 10.