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Last-minute shoppers guide to gifts from local businesses

By Lindsay Patross | December 18, 2020

There is still time to pick up gifts and support local artists and businesses. We are here to help you find the perfect gift from a local business with just a few clicks. Almost all of these businesses offer shipping or curbside pickup. Many local shops will allow you to schedule a private shopping appointment. 

Meet the Artist: Selima Dawson of Blakbird Jewelry

By Jessa Gibboney | December 18, 2020

This Pittsburgh visual artist pours thought and life experience into her hand-cut metal jewelry.

In the Sticks with Stick City Brewing

By Aadam Soorma | December 15, 2020

Located a stone’s throw into Butler County is Stick City Brewing. We sat down for a Q&A with head brewer Nick Salkeld to gather some tips for first time guests.

Yinzer Shopping Network: T-shirts, Bow Ties, Hats & Sloths

By Boaz Frankel | December 15, 2020

Shop small! All of these gifts are available from local businesses

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Ep. 57 – Meet Jamal Etienne-Harrigan of Uncle Jammy’s sauces and seasonings

By Stephanie Brea | December 15, 2020

Uncle Jammy’s products pair with everything from meat to fish to jackfruit. Oh, and potato chips too

Mardi Gras parades might be canceled for 2021 but your neighborhood house floats aren’t 

By Beth D'Addono | December 11, 2020

Thanks to the Krewe of House Floats, Carnival fans can follow an online map to walk, bike and drive by hundreds of house “floats” decorated in neighborhood themes and ready for viewing Feb. 1-16. Think of it like driving around to see holiday lights at Christmas time – look but don’t linger.

🐾 Who makes the ‘nice’ 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

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Yinzer Shopping Network: Pittsburgh Books & Games

By Boaz Frankel | December 10, 2020

Welcome back to the Yinzer Shopping Network, your go-to destination for Pittsburgh holiday gifts! In this installment, we’re recommending books and games that will make perfect gifts for all those literary and game-obsessed Pittsburghers in your life.

A guide to made-In-Pittsburgh vodkas

By Wes Shonk | December 8, 2020

Pull up a (parking) chair and learn more about three vodkas that are made right here in Pittsburgh.

Ep. 56 – Maker Month with local artist Oreen Cohen 

By Stephanie Brea and Christian Snyder | December 8, 2020

She’s making large-scale metal sculptures that are infused with a sense of place and storytelling