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Guide to what you will see on Pittsburgh Marathon route

By Emma Diehl | April 27, 2022

A mile-by-mile guide to the neighborhoods, buildings and historic sites along the route for the 2019 Pittsburgh Marathon.

An annotated guide to The Attic Records mural in Millvale

By Nick Keppler | April 20, 2022

Head to Millvale and take a minute to admire the public art masterpiece on Grant Ave. Refer to this guide for a visual walkthrough of music history.

Gobblerito Day

It’s baack! Tuesday, April 19 is Gobblerito Day at Mad Mex

By Lindsay Patross | April 19, 2022

Tuesday, April 19, 2022, is Gobblerito Day at Mad Mex. The much loved Thanksgiving dinner-in-a-burrito makes a spring appearance.

Psyanky Ukrainian tradition of decorating Easter eggs

One Smart-Looking Egg: Pittsburgh and the Art of Pysanky

By Emma Diehl | April 14, 2022

We chatted with Melissa Rogers to understand pysanky, an ancient Ukrainian tradition. Learn more about the history of this Easter tradition.

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Get to know Ed Vidunas, Pittsburgh’s Beer Historian

By Aadam Soorma | April 7, 2022

Since 1794, there have been well over 100 breweries in Allegheny County. Ed Vidunas is harnessing their stories online at PittsburghBrewers.com

What’s On The Menu: Global Flavors

By Lindsay Patross | April 7, 2022

his episode features four chefs with roots across the globe share mouth-watering specialties you won’t find anywhere else. From Wakanda braised beef to lamb Kibbeh and Chicken Tikka Masala, find some of Pittsburgh’s best international eats!

Meet the couple making unique homes for feral cats

By David Kindervater | March 22, 2022

Along with the help of their design team, CATSA devise products for feline enthusiasts, with profits going to help feral cat populations in the ‘Burgh and beyond.

Swissvale Fish Fry

Everything you need to know about the Swissvale Fire Department Fish Fry

By Lindsay Patross | March 4, 2022

Don’t miss the beer battered grilled cheese!

A guide on where to get king cakes in the ‘Burgh

By Colin Williams | February 25, 2022

For those yinzers hungry for a taste of the Big Easy, Very Local went out in search of Greater Pittsburgh’s finest king cakes.

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.”