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Top 5-04: Where to get some of the tastiest charcuterie boards in New Orleans

By Marielle Songy | November 18, 2021

There are a lot of charcuterie options in town, so to make it easier we narrowed it down to the Top 5-04 charcuterie boards you should try!

Street flooded? Here’s how to check if your catch basin is clean, and how to DIY

By Mary Staes | August 26, 2021

Here’s how to clean your catch basins ahead of potential flooding.

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🐓 City Chicken: More Pittsburghers are raising backyard hens

By Kristy Locklin | August 26, 2021

Urban chickens are hatching up all over Pittsburgh. We talked to residents in Avalon and the surrounding neighborhoods about the foundations of fowl-keeping.

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Everything you need to know about composting in Pittsburgh

By Abbie Synan | June 9, 2021

Want to learn more about composting in Pittsburgh or can’t find that perfect place to dump your compostable trash? Fear not, there are plenty of options for the beginner or seasoned pro when it comes to sustainable waste habits.

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Got stuff? The ultimate guide on where to donate clothing & more in Pittsburgh

By Taylor Fowler | June 7, 2021

Pittsburgh’s warm weather might have you itching for a spring clean out and refresh. Maybe tossing some pandemic purchases you didn’t need after all, eh?

Vice News on Pittsburgh Mayors

Vice News drops documentary on Pittsburgh’s Mayoral Race

By Very Local PGH | May 17, 2021

Vice News video interviews Pittsburgh activists and both Bill Peduto and Ed Gainey about racism and issues for Black residents in the city.

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How to vote for the next mayor of Pittsburgh // Primary Election Day

By Lindsay Patross | May 13, 2021

Tuesday, May 18 is Election Day in Pittsburgh – we’ve got the details on where to vote and who is on the ballot

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Here’s how to get your COVID-19 vaccination in New Orleans

By Very Local Staff | March 29, 2021

On March 29, anyone over the age of 16 can get a COVID-19 vaccination. If you’re looking for where to get vaccinated, here are some options.

MLK Day in Pittsburgh

MLK Day in Pittsburgh/Events & Volunteer Opportunities

By Lindsay Patross | January 15, 2021

From poetry to art workshops and performances, lots of Pittsburgh organizations are offering virtual ways to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this year. 

Surviving without second lines: how local vendors are making ends meet during a pandemic

By Chelsea Brasted | November 6, 2020

A push to figure things out is exactly what’s keeping many of New Orleans’ other vendors, who rely on the city’s busy festival and second-line seasons, to stay afloat so far. Many have taken to pop-ups, partnerships with virtual events and other odd jobs to keep as much income flowing as possible.