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Presque Isle Beaches

šŸ“© Need a beach trip? Go for a swim at Presque Isle State Park in Erie

By Lindsay Patross | July 2, 2021

Just a short 2-hour drive north of Pittsburgh, Presque Isle State Park offers beaches and relaxation.

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Got stuff? The ultimate guide on where to donate clothing & more in Pittsburgh

By Taylor Fowler | June 7, 2021

Pittsburghā€™s warm weather might have you itching for a spring clean out and refresh. Maybe tossing some pandemic purchases you didnā€™t need after all, eh?

The chicory connection: where to get Vietnamese iced coffee in New Orleans

By Beth D'Addono | May 27, 2021

Served hot, iced or even frozen, this coffee drink mirrors the original in Vietnam, with the addition of the only New Orleans chicory twist.

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How to vote for the next mayor of Pittsburgh // Primary Election Day

By Lindsay Patross | May 13, 2021

Tuesday, May 18 is Election Day in Pittsburgh – weā€™ve got the details on where to vote and who is on the ballot

Faulkner House Books

What building has the most stories? The Faulkner House Books, of course.

By Marielle Songy | April 30, 2021

Down an alley, just off Jackson Square, is a book loverā€™s sanctuary, where one can find a curated selection of Southern literature and classics. Located at 624 Pirates Alley, Faulkner House Books is in a townhouse that was built in 1837 that in the 1920s was home to famed writer, William Faulkner.

Reopening Soon: Vanilla Pastry Studio plans to return to East Liberty

By Lindsay Patross | April 28, 2021

Vanilla Pastry Studio announces plans to reopen a storefront in East Liberty this summer.

Valentineā€™s Day in Pittsburgh

Last-minute guide to celebrating Valentine’s Day in Pittsburgh (2021)

By Lindsay Patross | February 12, 2021

Weā€™re here to help you win Valentineā€™s Day without leaving your house.Ā 

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Newsletter: MLK Day, 200,000+ records and the year ahead in beer

By Lindsay Patross | January 15, 2021

Plus, all of the places where you can recycle your broken Christmas lights

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Swinging into the new year. Our picks for things to eat, drink, watch and do this weekend

By Lindsay Patross | January 8, 2021

Pick up some pho and mix a cocktail or head to the drive-in to see Jean Claude Van Damme fight to save the civic arena.Ā 

šŸ¾ Who makes the ā€˜niceā€™ list this year (and every year)? Our pets.

By Very Local PGH | December 10, 2020

Also – what beer lovers are gifting one another this holiday season