Emma Diehl

Emma is a Pittsburgh-based writer, with a focus on lifestyle and technology. Her work has been featured on HuffpostLive!, NPR, XOJane, NEXTPittsburgh, and Niche.

Switch and Signal Skatepark

Switch & Signal: a skatepark in Swissvale that is open to everyone

By Emma Diehl / August 22, 2022

Tucked away just steps from the busway in Swissvale, Switch and Signal Skatepark has become a welcoming haven for skateboarding. From skateboarding pros to novices, the park welcomes all walks of life to jump on a board and get rolling.

drive-in movie theaters near Pittsburgh

Guide to drive-in movie theaters near Pittsburgh

By Emma Diehl / April 27, 2022

Road-trip idea: Get out of the house and under the stars. Here are six drive-in movie theaters you can visit all summer long.

Guide to what you will see on Pittsburgh Marathon route

By Emma Diehl / April 27, 2022

A mile-by-mile guide to the neighborhoods, buildings and historic sites along the route for the 2019 Pittsburgh Marathon.

Psyanky Ukrainian tradition of decorating Easter eggs

One Smart-Looking Egg: Pittsburgh and the Art of Pysanky

By Emma Diehl / April 14, 2022

We chatted with Melissa Rogers to understand pysanky, an ancient Ukrainian tradition. Learn more about the history of this Easter tradition.

book about Pittsburghese

Yinz Hear That? A linguistic professor writes a book about Pittsburghese

By Emma Diehl / February 18, 2022

Meet Professor Barbara Johnstone, who wrote the book about Pittsburghese. Literally.

Goodlander Cocktail Brewery

Meet Goodlander: Pittsburgh’s First Craft Cocktail Brewery

By Emma Diehl / January 15, 2022

A meeting point between craft brewery and cocktail bar, Goodlander is serving fresh and delicious draft cocktails.

Getting to know Goodlander: Pittsburgh’s First Craft Cocktail “Brewery”

By Emma Diehl / April 28, 2021

A meeting point between craft brewery and cocktail bar, Goodlander is serving fresh and delicious draft cocktails.

Escape Winter Blahs with an Outdoor Adventure at Deep Creek

By Emma Diehl / January 7, 2021

Located just two hours from Pittsburgh, Deep Creek offers a fun winter getaway. Here’s our guide on what to do, where to stay, and where to eat.

Pigeon Bagels finds its roost in Squirrel Hill

By Emma Diehl / January 6, 2021

Located on Hobart Street, Pigeon Bagels is flying high among Pittsburgh’s bagel fans. Their in-house espresso bar is a partnership with Redhawk Coffee.

Reginald’s Coffee Wants to Teach You about Coffee Roasting

By Emma Diehl / November 12, 2020

Located in Bethel Park, Reginald’s is roasting (and serving) great coffee – along with Oram’s Donuts – from a restored historic schoolhouse.