Local Flavor

Mr. New Orleans

Stories of the New Orleans mafia as told by Cajun gangster Frenchy Brouillette

By Matt Haines | May 5, 2021

#ReadDat: ‘Mr. New Orleans’ tells the story of a grittier city through the eyes of the mafia

Car Bazaar: A socially distant flea market in Downtown Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross | April 2, 2021

Every Saturday in April, the Sixth and Penn Parking Garage will host an outdoor flea market.

Dorothy Mae Taylor

Dorothy Mae Taylor’s impact: much more than ending Mardi Gras discrimination

By Matt Haines | March 30, 2021

New Orleans’ schools, our recreation department, state legislature, City Council, public monuments, health care and even Mardi Gras — these are all parts of our hometown that are better, more equitable and fairer thanks in large part to the work of Dorothy Mae Taylor.

St. Joseph’s Night: 2021 brings changes, but culture thrives on

By Matthew Hinton | March 26, 2021

For the second year in a row, St. Joseph’s night has looked different for New Orleanians. Here’s a look at celebrations across the city.

Three Pittsburgh Black history stories that you need to know

By Lindsay Patross | February 26, 2021

Did you know that the EMS service we used today was started in the Hill District?

Pittsburgh Black Mayor Ajax Jones

Part 2: Ajax Jones is the 1st African American to serve as Mayor of Pittsburgh

By JaQuay Edward Carter | February 25, 2021

During a change of mayors, Ajax Jones held the keys to the city for 3 days

Ajax Jones

Part 1: The Remarkable and Unremembered Life of Ajax Jones

By JaQuay Edward Carter | February 24, 2021

Born in Arthursville (now known as the Hill District) Ajax Jones served under 9 different mayors in Pittsburgh

Lucille armstrong

What a wonderful world: The love story of Louis and Lucille Armstrong

By Marielle Songy | February 10, 2021

While many know of Louis’ accomplishments on stage, little is known about his personal life. Louis was married four times, his first marriage occurring when he was only 17 years old. However, it was his fourth and final marriage, to Lucille Wilson Armstrong, that was his longest. This was the relationship that would define Louis’ life.

Groundhog Day

Ep. 60 – The guys behind Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil’s Inner Circle

By Stephanie Brea | January 26, 2021

The Phil festivities are virtual this year. Enjoy this episode from our archives

Vietnamese Food in Pittsburgh

Ep. 59 – Restauranteur Ben Wong of Two Sisters & Banh Mi & Ti

By Stephanie Brea | January 12, 2021

Dig into some cozy food content from our archives