Uphill Battle: Training for Pittsburgh’s Dirty Dozen Bike Race
After three attempts, Jeremiah Sullivan completed all of the Dirty Dozen bike race hills on a Healthy Ride bike. This year he has been training to ride up all of the hills on a tandem bicycle.
Uphill Battle: Training for Pittsburgh’s Dirty Dozen Bike Race
After three attempts, Jeremiah Sullivan completed all of the Dirty Dozen bike race hills on a Healthy Ride bike. This year he has been training to ride up all of the hills on a tandem bicycle.
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Taqueria el Pastorcito brings authentic tacos al pastor and more to Pittsburgh
At long last, Pittsburgh has proper tacos al pastor, courtesy el Pastorcito.
The Weeping Glass is a locally owned oddities shop that offers creepy and curious gifts year round
This oddities shop offers a selection of macabre gifts, curious antiques, restored radios, teas, taxidermy and other interesting things.
The lifecycle of a pumpkin at Soergel Orchards
Oh my GOURD. Soergel Orchards has your jack of all lanterns. Watch as these pumpkins start as seeds and blossom into your fall favorites (including pumpkin pie).
Stones in the Steel City: A history of the Rolling Stones in Pittsburgh
From Danceland in West View to the Igloo, we take a look at when and where the Rolling Stones have performed in Pittsburgh.
Guide to seeing all of the fall colors near Pittsburgh
Selfies required.
🎧 The best Pittsburgh podcasts to check out
There’s a smorgasbord of Pittsburgh entertainment and culture on podcast apps like Audible, Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio. From business and health to entertainment and sports (and even more sports), you’ll find a PGH podcast to fit just about every genre.
For a real scream, rent Buffalo Bill’s House from “The Silence of the Lambs”
Buffalo Bill’s House in “The Silence of the Lambs” is the stuff of nightmares, but for diehard fans of the film, staying there is a dream come true. You can now rent the fictional serial killer’s abode in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, which is 30 miles outside of Pittsburgh. Parties of up to eight people can relax in the fully furnished, 112-year-old home, watch the iconic movie and enjoy liver, fava beans and a nice Chianti in the kitchen.
🍻 Prost! Guide to Oktoberfest beers from Pittsburgh Breweries
A look at Oktoberfest beers from Pittsburgh breweries.
🐓 City Chicken: More Pittsburghers are raising backyard hens
Urban chickens are hatching up all over Pittsburgh. We talked to residents in Avalon and the surrounding neighborhoods about the foundations of fowl-keeping.
You can find generations of Pittsburgh black history at The Crystal Barber
The Crystal Barbershop might have been Pittsburgh’s best-known tonsorium. Its owner, William “Woogie” Harris, was a legendary gambling baron and one of the city’s wealthiest Black entrepreneurs. Harold Slater was his friend, son-in-law, and successor in the iconic Hill District establishment. Slater’s story begins more than a century ago in rural Virginia and it continues today with his daughter’s Bloomfield barbering business.
Taqueria el Pastorcito brings authentic tacos al pastor and more to Pittsburgh
At long last, Pittsburgh has proper tacos al pastor, courtesy el Pastorcito.
The Weeping Glass is a locally owned oddities shop that offers creepy and curious gifts year round
This oddities shop offers a selection of macabre gifts, curious antiques, restored radios, teas, taxidermy and other interesting things.
The lifecycle of a pumpkin at Soergel Orchards
Oh my GOURD. Soergel Orchards has your jack of all lanterns. Watch as these pumpkins start as seeds and blossom into your fall favorites (including pumpkin pie).
Stones in the Steel City: A history of the Rolling Stones in Pittsburgh
From Danceland in West View to the Igloo, we take a look at when and where the Rolling Stones have performed in Pittsburgh.
Local History
Stones in the Steel City: A history of the Rolling Stones in Pittsburgh
From Danceland in West View to the Igloo, we take a look at when and where the Rolling Stones have performed in Pittsburgh.
Visiting Mister Rogers’ Neighborhoods: Latrobe, PA
Latrobe, Pennsylvania is the birthplace of Fred Rogers. Less than an hour from Pittsburgh, here is what to see in Mister Rogers’ Latrobe.
A Big Numbers Hit in 1930 Created Pittsburgh Mob Legends
Meet some Pittsburgh mob legends and learn how a bet on the number 805 in 1930 changed gambling in the city of Pittsburgh.
History you can follow: Instagram accounts about Pittsburgh History
From archivists to preservationists to historians, these Pittsburghers are sharing photos and history on their Instagram accounts.
20 inspiring Pittsburgh women you need to know
Past and present, these Pittsburgh women have made incredible contributions here in Pittsburgh and across the country
Three Pittsburgh Black history stories that you need to know
Did you know that the EMS service we used today was started in the Hill District?
Part 2: Ajax Jones is the 1st African American to serve as Mayor of Pittsburgh
During a change of mayors, Ajax Jones held the keys to the city for 3 days
Part 1: The Remarkable and Unremembered Life of Ajax Jones
Born in Arthursville (now known as the Hill District) Ajax Jones served under 9 different mayors in Pittsburgh
Indiana, PA: The Christmas Tree Capital of the World
Tracing its Christmas Tree roots back to 1918, local farmers are keeping the Christmas spirit alive just an hour from Pittsburgh in Indiana, PA.
Penn-McKee Hotel still lodges dreams of civic pride
Historic building that hosted the first Kennedy-Nixon debate remains central to McKeesport’s new downtown revival plans.
Stones in the Steel City: A history of the Rolling Stones in Pittsburgh
From Danceland in West View to the Igloo, we take a look at when and where the Rolling Stones have performed in Pittsburgh.
Visiting Mister Rogers’ Neighborhoods: Latrobe, PA
Latrobe, Pennsylvania is the birthplace of Fred Rogers. Less than an hour from Pittsburgh, here is what to see in Mister Rogers’ Latrobe.
A Big Numbers Hit in 1930 Created Pittsburgh Mob Legends
Meet some Pittsburgh mob legends and learn how a bet on the number 805 in 1930 changed gambling in the city of Pittsburgh.
History you can follow: Instagram accounts about Pittsburgh History
From archivists to preservationists to historians, these Pittsburghers are sharing photos and history on their Instagram accounts.
Food & Drink
Taqueria el Pastorcito brings authentic tacos al pastor and more to Pittsburgh
At long last, Pittsburgh has proper tacos al pastor, courtesy el Pastorcito.
A quick trip: 5 stops to make in Somerset, PA
If you are looking for a day trip or a weekend getaway, Somerset is just 90 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh.
Summit Diner: One of America’s best diners just 90 min from Pittsburgh
Located in Somerset, Pennsylvania, the Summit Dinner is worth the 90-minute drive from Pittsburgh for classic diner food and pie.
All of the Pittsburgh dive bars you need to visit
From a dive bar where the walls are dripping, yes dripping, with holiday decor to a dive bar with a nice women’s bathroom, here are some of the Pittsburgh institutions you should know about.
Energize & Chill – The best frozen coffee drinks in town
Whether you’re heading into the city for work, or need a pick-me-up on your way home, there’s a local coffee shop with a cold drink waiting for you! From a Campfire Cold Brew to a fruity Matcha, here is a list of 7 places in Pittsburgh with refreshing drinks on their menu.
🐾 A guide to dog-friendly breweries in Pittsburgh
Our faithful four-legged friends rode out quarantine nestled next us, from the halcyon days of sourdough starters through the long, dark, interminable cold of Pittsburgh winter. And now that we’re vaccinated, the plan is to leave them, home alone, while we sip IPAs in the sun? Better yet, take Fido along: here’s a list of Pittsburgh breweries with dog-friendly outdoor spaces.
Where to Pick Up locally brewed Dad Beers for Father’s Day
Just in time for this weekend – we rounded up 15 of our favorite Pittsburgh dad beers you can mix into your plans for celebrating Father’s Day.
Five new Pittsburgh food trucks you need to try
Pittsburgh’s food trucks are proliferating this spring, popping up at area festivals, business parks and breweries throughout the city and suburbs to bring a world of food options to hungry lunch and dinner-goers looking for something new and delicious. Here are five new Pittsburgh food trucks whose unveiling you may have missed this past year.
Coming soon: Rye bar, ice cream stand, coffee and brewed cocktails
Here are six new businesses that will be opening in Pittsburgh this spring. Follow them on social media to see their progress.
Cats, Coffee & Confections at Cattfeinated Cat Café
Cattfeinated Cat Café is a delightful location for all your cat, coffee, and confection cravings. Located in downtown Greensburg, about 45 minutes from Pittsburgh, Cattfeinated opened in November 2019. The café offers a coffee and tea bar with freshly made pastries. There’s also a small boutique and in-house thrift shop.
Taqueria el Pastorcito brings authentic tacos al pastor and more to Pittsburgh
At long last, Pittsburgh has proper tacos al pastor, courtesy el Pastorcito.
A quick trip: 5 stops to make in Somerset, PA
If you are looking for a day trip or a weekend getaway, Somerset is just 90 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh.
Summit Diner: One of America’s best diners just 90 min from Pittsburgh
Located in Somerset, Pennsylvania, the Summit Dinner is worth the 90-minute drive from Pittsburgh for classic diner food and pie.
All of the Pittsburgh dive bars you need to visit
From a dive bar where the walls are dripping, yes dripping, with holiday decor to a dive bar with a nice women’s bathroom, here are some of the Pittsburgh institutions you should know about.