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Q&A with Nicole Young on learning to code and Black women in Tech

By Carly Luitgaarden | September 12, 2020

She has built a YouTube channel to share her experience about working in tech with others

Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh

Things are Looking Up at the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh

By Emma Diehl | September 12, 2020

Take your stargazing to the next level 

Is the pandemic capable of changing the restaurant industry for the better?

By Chelsea Brasted | September 9, 2020

That the restaurant industry will be changed forever seems obvious. But the unspoken question looms large: Is the pandemic actually capable of changing the restaurant industry for the better? 

Tapeh’s Water Ice brings a tasty east coast treat to Algiers

By Marielle Songy | September 2, 2020

Water ice is a tasty dessert that’s big in the east, especially in Philadelphia. The finely granulated concoction is blended with flavor throughout and scoops and eats like ice cream. It melts slowly and makes for the perfect treat on a hot day.

Bring the game home! Seven unique gifts for Pittsburgh Pirates fans

By Very Local PGH | August 25, 2020

These gifts aren’t cheap, but they are certainly unique. Each item is made from a bat, ball or even a base that was used in a Pirates baseball game.

Pittsburgh Soap

Buy local soap! Meet Pittsburgh’s soap makers

By Lindsay Patross | August 23, 2020

We rounded up all the Pittsburgh soap makers! Here’s how you can shop local while ya warsh your hands. 

Pittsburgh Ikea

Everything you need to know about visiting the Pittsburgh Ikea store

By Lindsay Patross | August 18, 2020

Everything you need to know before you go to the Pittsburgh Ikea store. From when to visit to how to use curbside pick up (it’s complicated)!

How a local artist is paying homage to Black New Orleans

By Mary Staes | August 5, 2020

Jacq Francoi$ is a local artist who pays homage to Black New Orleans culture with his limited runs of highly-collectible and buzzworthy art pieces.

With love from Pittsburgh // The best Pittsburgh greeting cards

By Lindsay Patross | July 30, 2020

Sending a card is the perfect way to ketchup with a friend from Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Pickle Gifts

The best Pittsburgh pickle gifts from local artists 

By Lindsay Patross | July 28, 2020

From pickle prints to pickle ornaments to pickle cat toys, here are our favorite pickle items from Pittsburgh artists.