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Pittsburgh Authors

Some required reading

By Stephanie Brea | September 9, 2020

A (non-comprehensive) list of (somewhat) recent books by Pittsburgh authors you should read this fall

Back to School with Very Local: Phys Ed

By Very Local PGH | September 9, 2020

From dance classes to fall hikes, this is not your high school gym class

Pittsburgh Cookbooks Three Rivers Cookbook

All the best Pittsburgh cookbooks for your kitchen

By Stephanie Brea | September 8, 2020

Don’t throw in the (dish) towel, these local cookbooks will inspire your neverending pandemic meal planning.

Back to School with Very Local: Home Ec

By Very Local PGH | September 4, 2020

For many folks, 2020 has meant more time at home. And what better way to reconnect with home, than Home Ec.

đź“© Labor Day Weekend // goodbye summer, hello school year

By Lindsay Patross | September 4, 2020

We’re saying goodbye to summer and hello to the new school year. Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer. We’ve got a roundup of summer beer news and an interview with an artist who has been painting murals around town. If you are looking for a new liqueur to try, say hello to this Italian amaro. But rest up this weekend because next week we are going back to school. 

Books about Pittsburgh architecture

The best books about Pittsburgh architecture

By Lindsay Patross | August 31, 2020

The best books about Pittsburgh architecture. A reading list for anyone interested in learning more about the buildings, bridges and cemeteries in Pittsburgh.

Oakland neighborhood history

Newsletter: Outdoor history & two brunch options for beer lovers 

By Lindsay Patross | August 28, 2020

And a look at all of the local soap makers in town.

Bring the game home! Seven unique gifts for Pittsburgh Pirates fans

By Very Local PGH | August 25, 2020

These gifts aren’t cheap, but they are certainly unique. Each item is made from a bat, ball or even a base that was used in a Pirates baseball game.

Self-guided walking tour of Oakland neighborhood history and art

By Lissa Brennan | August 25, 2020

From sculpture to sports, there is a lot of history you can explore in Oakland without stepping foot into a museum or library.

Pittsburgh Soap

Buy local soap! Meet Pittsburgh’s soap makers

By Lindsay Patross | August 23, 2020

We rounded up all the Pittsburgh soap makers! Here’s how you can shop local while ya warsh your hands.Â