Author: Colleen Heavens
How Sweet It Is
Think outside the heart-shaped box of chocolates and try one of these local sweet shops for confections sure to impress your valentine.
Dok Harris
From academia to invention: What’s up (with) Dok.
In Your Corner
A local boxing trainer receives a $25,000 award to help keep youths off the streets.
Roller Coaster Tycoon
The Sky Rocket, Kennywood's newest thrill ride, opens this summer. Get to know the architect of terror who helped build it.
Jingle Sells
The mad scientist of Big Science Music is making noise—with anything he can find.
Best (and Worst) of Pittsburgh
With two hard-earned championship titles, accolades from the White House and top honors on the Economist's "Most Livable City" list, 2009 is a respectable time to say you're from Pittsburgh. Celebrate with our expansive list of "Bests," chosen by our editors and from our online "Readers' Poll." You'll come across a London-style double-decker bus tour, a downtown spot to sample Jackie O's favorite dessert, an eco-friendly brewhouse, delicious dim sum, a newly re-opened art-deco-style theater and more. Read on to discover 120+ reasons Pittsburgh is the best place to call home right now.
Pup-Night at PNC Park
Embrace the dog days of summer in mid-May.
Pittsburgh's World Champion Irish Dancer
Name: Colleen O'Connor; Age: 16; Lives in: Shadyside
All's Fair at Fairmont
Amid the bright lights of downtown's theaters, galleries and restaurants, the Fairmont Pittsburgh prepares for its grand opening this month.
Luck Grows
Shamrock plants are a delightful green gift to those with Gaelic roots.
