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A Pittsburgh organization helps nonprofit turn snorkel gear into PPE

By Brian Conway | June 1, 2020

MasksOn.org is converting snorkel gear into PPE for health care workers. Thanks to a donation from RK Mellon Foundation, more masks are coming to Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Nurseries

Guide to Pittsburgh Nurseries & Garden Centers

By Emma Diehl | May 27, 2020

Looking to grow your green thumb? Check out these Pittsburgh nurseries to stock up on plants and garden supplies.

National Parks Near Pittsburgh

A Guide to National Parks Near Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross | May 27, 2020

There are six national parks located less than two hours from Downtown Pittsburgh. Pittsburghers can visit some national historic sites in a day trip.

Pittsburgh Steps

Ep. 15 Laura Zurowski’s quest to climb all of the Pittsburgh Steps

By Lindsay Patross | May 26, 2020

Following the book by Bob Regan “Pittsburgh Steps: The Story of the City’s Public Stairways” artist Laura Zurowski is climbing and documenting all of the steps of Pittsburgh.

Podcasts for your Memorial Day weekend

By Stephanie Brea | May 22, 2020

If you are hitting the road or doing some work around your house, we think these podcast episodes will set you up for the unofficial start of summer.

Lauren Hughes Penn Brewery

Get to know Lauren Hughes, head brewer at Necromancer Brewing Co.

By Aadam Soorma | May 20, 2020

We sat down for a Q&A with brewmaster Lauren Hughes to chat about what she’s been drinking & what she (will be) brewing when Necromancer opens in 2021.

Pete Spynda

Ep 27 Pete Spynda creates an online community with Alone Together Pgh

By Stephanie Brea | May 12, 2020

With guests that range from musicians to artists to members of city council, Alone Together Pittsbrugh is a streaming variety show has something for everyone

Sarah Menkedick

Pittsburgh author Sarah Menkedick’s new book is about Motherhood

By Jessa Gibboney | May 7, 2020

Local author Sarah Menkedick brings visibility to the messy, problematic facets of a universal experience – motherhood and pregnancy.

Pittsburgh Vintage Shops

Shop These Pittsburgh Vintage Sellers Online

By Jessa Gibboney | April 29, 2020

Miss browsing your favorite vintage shop? Looking for some sustainable fashion? You can browse and shop Pittsburgh vintage sellers online. 

For a donation to the Science Center, you can stream the CatVideoFest

By Lindsay Patross | April 15, 2020

The Carnegie Science Center will let you stream “Best of CatVideoFest: Creature Comforts Edition” for a pay-what-you-can donation.