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Here’s what you have to do when a boil water advisory is issued

By Mary Staes | February 19, 2019

Maybe you come from a place where you don’t have to boil your water every six months. Here are the basics you need to know.

Pittsburgh Weekend Reads

(Long) Weekend Reads: a few Pittsburgh stories worth a look

By Lindsay Patross | February 17, 2019

Our long reads for this week include some praise for Pittsburgh from across the pond as well as some articles to learn more about local government.

Son of a Saint needs your old beads for a good cause

By Mary Staes | February 12, 2019

Dig those old beads out of your closet! It’s time to declutter for a good cause.

Whether you’re on a budget or ballin’, New Orleans is full of romantic ideas

By Very Local Staff | February 8, 2019

We’ve put together some New Orleans Valentine’s Day itineraries that we hope will inspire you to take this opportunity to let that someone special know just how special they are to you.

NOPD releases video in NFL robbery investigation

By Mary Staes | February 5, 2019

Tackling the robbery head-on, the First 48-style video pokes fun at one of the biggest sports tragedies to-date.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations throughout the city

By Mary Staes | January 18, 2019

New Orleans will have a weekend of celebration with events across the city to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

MLK Day Pittsburgh

MLK Day in Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross | January 17, 2019

A list of events to celebrate MLK Day in Pittsburgh. Most of the events are family-friendly, free and provide a way to meet your neighbors.

Selma to Central City: Tracing the steps of MLK in New Orleans

By Matt Haines | January 15, 2019

“He was a man that didn’t sit down,” owner Leah Chase said in an interview.  “I’d feed the freedom riders, we’d sit down, and we’d talk. But he wasn’t like that. He was always on the move.”

Ruby Slipper offers free meals to federal employees, families affected by government shutdown

By Mary Staes | January 8, 2019

A representative from the restaurant said it’s their way of giving back to the community that’s been so supportive to them.

These are the red light traffic cameras that are still on in New Orleans

By Mary Staes | January 4, 2019

The city is continuing to look for school zone locations where the deactivated cameras can be moved.