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Lillian Rafson

The Slaw 07: Lillian Rafson, CEO of Pack Up + Go // NYE Parties

By Lindsay Patross | December 17, 2019

We talk with Lillian Rafson, founder of the surprise travel agency Pack Up + Go about starting a business and visiting Pittsburgh. We also spotlight burger night at Pear and the Pickle with Dancing Gnome Beer and all the New Year’s Eve parties in Pittsburgh.

Lauren Hughes Penn Brewery

The Slaw 06: Lauren Hughes, Assistant Head Brewer @ Penn Brewery

By Lindsay Patross | December 10, 2019

In this episode of The Slaw: Staying on top of Pittsburgh, we talk to Lauren Hughes, who is the assistant head brewer at Penn Brewery about beer, women in the Pittsburgh brewing industry and dive bars.

The Slaw 05: Slow Fashion with Jessa Gibboney

By Lindsay Patross | December 3, 2019

In this episode of The Slaw: Staying on top of Pittsburgh, we talk to Jessa Gibboney about slow fashion in Pittsburgh. Jessa is a Very Local contributor who writes about small business and has profiled several local vintage shops for Very Local. For our collaboration of the week, we spotlight the monthly Pittsburgh Record Night. We’ve got the details on what to drink and how to stay warm at Grist House’s Fire Fest.

Mothership Moto – Lawrenceville’s one-man motorcycle repair shop

By Aadam Soorma | November 27, 2019

Get to know Jason Smith, the sole employee at Mothership Moto. We spent an evening in his garage for a little Q&A amongst the bikes.

Civil War Pittsburgh

The Slaw 03: Civil War Pittsburgh // Make+Matter & Burghwood // Abjuration’s 2nd Anniversary

By Lindsay Patross | November 19, 2019

In this episode of The Slaw: Staying on top of Pittsburgh, we talk to Rich Condon who runs the Civil War Pittsburgh website. Through events and social media, Rich shares the stories and places around Western Pennsylvania that were significant to the Civil War. Our collaboration segment spotlights the Make+Matter shop in Lawrenceville and our event selection is the Abjuration Brewing 2nd Anniversary Party on November 30.

Now at The Frick – ‘Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage & Screen’

By Jessa Gibboney | November 18, 2019

Showcasing the American actress’ story through her style choices, The Frick’s latest exhibit is an approachable celebration of self-expression.

The Slaw: Staying on Top of Pittsburgh

The Slaw: Staying On Top of Pittsburgh Podcast

By Lindsay Patross | November 18, 2019

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☎️ Ring. Ring. Tell us about your favorite Pittsburgh places & events!

By Lindsay Patross | November 18, 2019

Have an event we should know about? Know of a partnership we should highlight on the podcast? How about a collaboration? We’d love to hear from you!

Meet the Shop Dogs of Pittsburgh

By Jessa Gibboney | November 14, 2019

These local, lovable dogs just cannot wait to meet you. Here are nine Pittsburgh shops you can visit and be greeted by a friendly pupper.

Join Franklin & Mercer at their one-year anniversary party

By Aadam Soorma | November 13, 2019

On Friday, Nov 15, the menswear boutique will celebrate its first birthday in Lawrenceville with food, beer and a pop-up trunk show with free on-site hemming.