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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.

The History behind Tet Fest, how to celebrate in New Orleans

By Burke Bischoff | February 1, 2022

With Vietnam sharing the same humid climate and French/Catholic historical roots as New Orleans, these new Vietnamese-Americans were able to quickly integrate into the local culture. Despite this assimilation, the local Vietnamese population still holds on to a number of traditions and practices from their heritage.

Pittsburghers guide to Ocean City

A Pittsburghers Guide to Ocean City, Maryland

By Kristy Locklin | January 29, 2022

Pittsburgh’s three rivers provide a lot of opportunities for summer fun, but the North Shore isn’t exactly a tropical oasis.

Jerry's Records

Vinyl-Man’s Clubhouse: Shop Jerry’s record collection in Swissvale

By David Bernabo | January 27, 2022

“My mandate is to rescue records. I can buy records that you don’t want no more and find someone that does want them.”

Looking for a Dong Phuong king cake but can’t get to the East? Here’s a list of places that have them.

By Mary Staes | January 19, 2022

Live on the Westbank but still want to get a Dong Phuong king cake? No worries.

Pittsburgh eggnog

A guide to making eggnog (& where to find eggnog in Pittsburgh)

By Wes Shonk | December 20, 2021

Tips on how to make eggnog from an expert plus where to find pre-made eggnog in Pittsburgh.

A guide to Christmas bar pop-ups in New Orleans

By Angela Calonder | December 20, 2021

It wouldn’t be Christmas in New Orleans without a few magical cocktails and bar experiences to match! Here’s our guide to drinking your way into the holiday spirit this season.

Indiana, PA: The Christmas Tree Capital of the World

By Jenna McGuiggan | December 1, 2021

Tracing its Christmas Tree roots back to 1918, local farmers are keeping the Christmas spirit alive just an hour from Pittsburgh in Indiana, PA.

backyard chickens

🐓 City Chicken: More Pittsburghers are raising backyard hens

By Kristy Locklin | August 26, 2021

Urban chickens are hatching up all over Pittsburgh. We talked to residents in Avalon and the surrounding neighborhoods about the foundations of fowl-keeping.

Pittsburgh Mob

A Big Numbers Hit in 1930 Created Pittsburgh Mob Legends

By David Rotenstein | August 5, 2021

Meet some Pittsburgh mob legends and learn how a bet on the number 805 in 1930 changed gambling in the city of Pittsburgh.