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Q&A: How NOLA Sips’ 22-year-old owner went from second lines to her own shop location

By Mary Staes | April 8, 2019

At only 22-years-old, Stricen Carter made the decision to put her last semester at SUNO on hold to follow her dream of expanding her business, NOLA Sips. Now, she’s on tour with one of New Orleans biggest social media moguls.

Pittsburgh Neighborhood Yard Sales

Their Trash, Your Treasure: Guide to Pittsburgh Neighborhood Yard Sales

By Lindsay Patross | April 5, 2019

Everyone knows a hoarder. Tell ’em to bookmark this one for later. Our comprehensive guide to Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood Yard Sales is ripe for pickin.

Navigate the Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer Home Show Like A Champ

By Jessa Gibboney | March 28, 2019

Founders Bess, Jason and Michael share tips to gain the most out of your shopping experience. Join them at Teamsters Hall in Lawrenceville on April 6.

Marcus Lemonis of CNBC’s ‘The Profit’ to speak at New Orleans Entrepreneur Week

By Mary Staes | March 21, 2019

NOEW has expanded to include venue across town, giving entrepreneurs a chance to stay in their own neighborhoods and join in the events.

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Women’s History Month: Get $10 off a Lyft ride to one of these six locations in Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross | March 15, 2019

For Women’s History Month, Lyft is offering $10 off rides to and from these women-owned businesses and museums in Pittsburgh.

Gallery: The Craftiest of Costumes on the Catwalk of the Bourbon Street Awards on Mardi Gras Day

By Matt Haines | March 6, 2019

The best costumes come out on Mardi Gras.

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March 17: Pittsburgh Artists to Host Bag Sale @ Ace Hotel

By Lindsay Patross | March 4, 2019

Think of this as an outlet mall of Pittsburgh artists, but outlet like back in the day outlets mall, when the outlet stores had the stuff that wasn’t quite good enough for the real store.

Pop Your Collar: Behind the scenes of Carnival couture

By Mary Staes | February 25, 2019

Some of the most gorgeous collars ever to hit the streets during second line and Carnival seasons comes out of one Gentilly home.

Despite fire, Rex Krewe says they’ll continue to stop at historic St. Charles mansion for toast

By Mary Staes | February 21, 2019

Firefighters were seen Thursday trying to save some of the artwork inside the building.

Lunar Gala Continues to Fuse Pittsburgh’s Fashion Interest

By Jessa Gibboney | February 21, 2019

The annual, student-produced runway show highlights the resilience of Pittsburgh’s fashion community. Head over to Carnegie Mellon and catch the live show on Sat March 2.