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History you can follow: Instagram accounts about Pittsburgh History

By Lindsay Patross | April 16, 2021

From archivists to preservationists to historians, these Pittsburghers are sharing photos and history on their Instagram accounts.

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Popsicle Doorbell is the secret cool treat of the Bywater

By Marielle Songy | April 14, 2021

Blackberry and cream, rosemary lemonade, mango — one dad’s quest to spend more time with his kids as turned into a refreshing treat in the Bywater.

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UPDATED! Pittsburgh Breweries with outdoor seating for spring

By Brian Conway | April 9, 2021

With the weather sort of warming up, well warm enough to start to spend more time outdoors, several local breweries have opened or added outdoor seating so that you can stop by for a socially distant beer and some food.

Car Bazaar: A socially distant flea market in Downtown Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross | April 2, 2021

Every Saturday in April, the Sixth and Penn Parking Garage will host an outdoor flea market.

Dorothy Mae Taylor

Dorothy Mae Taylor’s impact: much more than ending Mardi Gras discrimination

By Matt Haines | March 30, 2021

New Orleans’ schools, our recreation department, state legislature, City Council, public monuments, health care and even Mardi Gras — these are all parts of our hometown that are better, more equitable and fairer thanks in large part to the work of Dorothy Mae Taylor.

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Central City’s Zony Mash Provides a Place to Keep Food Pop-Ups Afloat in Pandemic Times

By Angela Calonder | March 19, 2021

Located in a historic movie theater, this local brewery has a great lineup of local food trucks

NOLA PopUp Picnic

Let NOLA PopUp Picnic make your next picnic picture perfect

By Marielle Songy | March 17, 2021

Ana Suarez has always loved planning parties and events for coworkers and friends. Because the pandemic put a stop to typical parties, she wanted to create a way for people to get together and enjoy special occasions, safely. She thought picnics were the perfect fit. Armed with a degree in finance from the University of New Orleans, and her love for party planning, Suarez started NOLA PopUp Picnic in January.

Hotel One11

One11 Hotel: an old sugar refinery is now a hotel in the French Quarter

By Beth D'Addono | March 15, 2021

There hasn’t been a hotel opening in the French Quarter for more than 50 years, but that was going to change if Wayne Ducote got his way. 

Pandemic in Pittsburgh

Great adaptations: a look back at a year of the pandemic in Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross | March 12, 2021

A not so brief look at some of the bright spots for the past year. From drive-thrus to to-go cocktails, here are some of the ways Pittsburghers have made the best of the situation and supported local businesses along the way. 

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‘Shamrock our Block’ celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in the Irish Channel

By Matthew Hinton | March 12, 2021

Inspired by the Krewe of House Floats from Mardi Gras many homes are decorating for St. Patrick’s Day.