Local Flavor

Escape Winter Blahs with an Outdoor Adventure at Deep Creek

By Emma Diehl | January 7, 2021

Located just two hours from Pittsburgh, Deep Creek offers a fun winter getaway. Here’s our guide on what to do, where to stay, and where to eat.

Everybody get your roll on: The story behind New Orleans Skate School

By Marielle Songy | December 22, 2020

When the pandemic put Bobby Bonsey’s regular gig as a photographer on hold, he knew that he wanted to fill his time by giving back to the community and by doing something fun. He opened New Orleans Skate School in mid-September and now teaches people, of all ages and skillsets, how to properly roller skate.

Ep. 58 – Tony Theil of Attic Records shares his love of vinyl

By Stephanie Brea | December 22, 2020

We take a spin through the history of the store, his personal record collection, and his advice for folks just starting their stacks

Pittsburgh Makers

ICYMI: Meet four local makers during Maker Month on our podcast

By Stephanie Brea | December 21, 2020

From graphic design to barbecue sauce, these folks embody Pittsburgh’s entrepreneurial work ethic and DIY spirit

Meet the Artist: Selima Dawson of Blakbird Jewelry

By Jessa Gibboney | December 18, 2020

This Pittsburgh visual artist pours thought and life experience into her hand-cut metal jewelry.

Fashion always comes back around: A guide to vintage clothes shops in New Orleans

By Aura Bishop | December 18, 2020

New Orleans has always been a destination for great secondhand and vintage fashion, for both locals and tourists alike. Many people are making the commitment to shop secondhand to minimize the negative effects that the mass-market clothing industry has on the environment, as part of their New Year’s resolutions. For others, shopping vintage is about collecting favorite styles from different decades or finding unique items that stand out in a crowd.

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Ep. 57 – Meet Jamal Etienne-Harrigan of Uncle Jammy’s sauces and seasonings

By Stephanie Brea | December 15, 2020

Uncle Jammy’s products pair with everything from meat to fish to jackfruit. Oh, and potato chips too

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Yinzer Shopping Network: Pittsburgh Books & Games

By Boaz Frankel | December 10, 2020

Welcome back to the Yinzer Shopping Network, your go-to destination for Pittsburgh holiday gifts! In this installment, we’re recommending books and games that will make perfect gifts for all those literary and game-obsessed Pittsburghers in your life.

Ep. 56 – Maker Month with local artist Oreen Cohen 

By Stephanie Brea and Christian Snyder | December 8, 2020

She’s making large-scale metal sculptures that are infused with a sense of place and storytelling

Yinzer Shopping Network: tasty treats and beverages

By Boaz Frankel | December 4, 2020

Holiday shopping just isn’t the same this year so we created the Yinzer Shopping Network!