Local Flavor

Get Outta Town: Lafitte offers plenty to do in Sportman’s Paradise

By Marielle Songy | October 9, 2019

Named for pirate Jean Lafitte, people in this community hold pride in their traditions of fishing, oyster, shrimping and crabbing.

Haunted NOLA: The wandering statue of Storyville madam Josie Arlington’s Metairie Cemetery tomb

By Michael DeMocker | October 8, 2019

In life, and death, the legend of Storyville madam Josie Arlington is that of a woman unafraid to ruffle a few feathers.

‘On to New Orleans, Freedom or Death’: More than 500 to march to reenact 1811 slave revolt

By Matthew Hinton | October 7, 2019

With flags flying and chants of “On to New Orleans, Freedom or Death,” marching in tandem to the sound of African drumbeats, a visual artist plans to lead more than 500 reenactors of the 1811 German Coast Slave Uprising from LaPlace to Kenner.

Monarch Studios: A New Vintage Wonderland in Verona

By Jessa Gibboney | October 2, 2019

Offering everything from rare vintage tees to deadstock sneakers to inclusive vintage women’s wear; Monarch is finding its home and identity in Verona.

Journey to Jowdy // Our Q&A with ceramicist Andrew Jowdy Collins

By Aadam Soorma | September 27, 2019

We chatted with AJ Collins about about scaling up his ceramics practice. You can shop Jowdy Studio’s unique decor pieces at Pittsburgh-area boutiques.

Industrious Market

Pop-up shop with a view: head up to Industrious Market on Sept 19

By Aadam Soorma | September 11, 2019

Free to attend, the Industrious Market will take place 31 floors above downtown (PPG 1). Pre-registered guests receive one free drink and a swag bag.

Home Team: throwback vintage looks for the Steelers season opener

By Aadam Soorma | September 6, 2019

Very Local teamed up with PGH Creative and four Pittsburgh vintage sellers to style our best throwback outfits. Here’s where you can shop the looks.

Meet your “furrever” friend at The Black Cat Market

By Eva Phillips | August 29, 2019

Take a look inside Lawrenceville’s cat cafe where you can enjoy snacks, have fresh coffee and walk out with your very own adopted fur baby.

Step into the Donora Smog Museum

By Matt Petras | August 23, 2019

In 1948, the steel town of Donora, PA suffered a harrowing smog incident that killed 20 people. Visitors note the museum’s optimistic outlook: “Clear air started here.”

Curve the Runway puts a twist on how people view plus-sized fashion

By Mary Staes | August 20, 2019

Like your good Spanx, the organization is the perfect foundation for showing off your curves. The fashion show aims to show plus size women of all heights and backgrounds together embracing their curves and brings designers, consumers and vendors out on the town.