October 2011

Features

Step Into the Twilight Zone

Come with us on our search for the weird, the spooky and the just plain odd in our mysterious city.

By Sean Collier

Our Most Generous City

America's Most Livable City also tops the charts for charitable giving.

by Christine H. O’Toole

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Archive »Scoop

This Halloween, Turn to the Masters of Disguise

There's only one place to turn for all your dress-up needs this Halloween.

By Robert Isenberg

Chiller Theater

James Michael Shoberg, Rage of the Stage’s artistic director, tackles a world-premiere adaptation.

By Sean Collier

Warhol App Turns Any Pic Into Pop Art

Plus, PNC Bank's new app makes you the teller.

By Melinda Urick

Archive »Sports

Lawrence Timmons and the Two Step Drop

Get to know the man at the heart of the Steelers’ defense.

BY SEAN CONBOY

Archive »Sebak's Secrets of the City

Watch This

Did you know that the world's largest watchmaking school was once located in the North Side?

By Rick Sebak

Archive »Living

Style: The Power of Pink

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, pink beauty products continue to support breast-cancer research and help empower women to put their best selves forward.

By Reese Randall

Archive »Dwellings

Fire Me Up

This rustic outdoor fireplace lights up chilly fall evenings with a warm, inviting glow.

By Melissa Rayworth

Archive »Taste

Taste of Honey

Make a beeline for western Pennsylvania’s distinctive single-flower fall delicacies.

By Kate Chynoweth

Restaurant Openings: Early Fall

BRGR expands to the suburbs, a Six Penn Kitchen alum starts his own joint and a wine bar opens in the North Side.

By Jacob Quinn Sanders

Review: Cibo

Newly opened Cibo in Regent Square is the place for a satisfying, home-cooked Italian meal in a small, warm environment.

By Valentina

Archive »Chris Fennimore

Homemade Ravioli

You don’t need a pasta machine to make ravioli from scratch—just a little time and energy.

By Chris Fennimore

Archive »Datebook

The Turning Point

Heidi Latsky and her troupe bring 'GIMP', a modern-dance production, to Pittsburgh in hopes of shattering preconceived notions.

By Karen Dacko

Archive »PittGirl's Last Laugh

How to Ride a Ducky Tour and Live to Tell About It

PittGirl confronts her wildest fears on the raging rapids of the Mon River.

By Virginia Montanez