Pittsburgh

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By Lindsay Patross | August 26, 2019

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Step into the Donora Smog Museum

By Matt Petras | August 23, 2019

In 1948, the steel town of Donora, PA suffered a harrowing smog incident that killed 20 people. Visitors note the museum’s optimistic outlook: “Clear air started here.”

Al's Cone Zone

This Week(end): Shadyside Arts Festival, Kayak Pop-Up in Elizabeth & Brunch with Hitchhiker

By Lindsay Patross | August 22, 2019

We grabbed a banh mi with Pens announcer Josh Getzoff, we’ve got a guide to every comic book store in town and a #PGHprotip on where to find Dole Whip just “minutes from the mall.”

Guide to the Shadyside Arts Festival (Aug 24 & 25)

By Emma Diehl | August 22, 2019

Everything you need to know about this weekend’s Shadyside Arts Festival, including two new restaurants located off Walnut Street.

EVENT 9/7: Blue Sparrow Braddock’s Inspired Sandwich

By Stephanie Brea | August 21, 2019

Here’s how you can join Very Local and Blue Sparrow for a one-day, off-menu sandwich special at BG Open Air – located behind Brew Gentlemen in Braddock.

ABV: wake up and smell the (coffee) porter

By Aadam Soorma | August 20, 2019

Hop Farm’s coffee porter (Fresh Pot of Porter, 5.5% ABV) is a mainstay at the Lawrenceville taproom. It’s also our beer of the week.

A Sandwich with Penguins Broadcaster Josh Getzoff

By Boaz Frankel | August 16, 2019

We sat down with the Pens announcer at Banh Mi & Ti to chat about calling live NHL games and coming up with clever catchphrases.

Pittsburgh Weekend

This Week(end): Public Art Walk for Pups, Urban Hike for Humans, Thrift Store Day 

By Lindsay Patross | August 15, 2019

What to drink (You Are Here: East Liberty), where to eat (Fet Fisk, Farmer x Baker) and all the things you need to know (Duquesne Incline Museum, Flea-tique, Puppet Slam) to get you through the next week(end) in Pittsburgh. 

Pittsburgh Thrift Stores

Three local thrifters share their favorite Pittsburgh thrift stores

By Lindsay Patross | August 15, 2019

We caught up with three local shoppers who share their thrift scores on IG and asked for their favorite Pittsburgh thrift stores.

Puppetry Guild of Pittsburgh

Get to know the Puppetry Guild of Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross | August 14, 2019

Let your imagination take over. Learn all about the Puppetry Guild of Pittsburgh and join them at the Summer Slam on Sat, Aug 17.