Author: Denise Bonura
New Butler Discount Store Will Offer Revolving Deals to Bargain Shoppers
Yinz Binz will feature cheaper items from the M@c Discount auction sites, with new inventory added weekly.
How a New Pittsburgh Initiative Could Transform Vacant Downtown Storefronts
Project Pop-Up will offer rent-free accommodations to selected retailers, entrepreneurs and regional business owners to breathe new life into the city.
What Will an Expansion of Bakery Square Mean For East End Communities?
A meeting will be held at the Kingsley Association Monday evening to discuss Walnut Capital’s proposal.
How Physical Therapists Are Improving the Curve For Some Scoliosis Patients
The Schroth Method is a nonsurgical treatment offered by Allegheny Health Network therapists that helps to de-rotate, elongate and stabilize the spine.
Robert Bowers Sentenced to Death in 2018 Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
The jury reached the verdict after nearly 10 hours of deliberation in the three-phase federal trial nearly five years after he massacred 11 worshipers at a Squirrel Hill synagogue.
How Allegheny County is Working to Eradicate Rabies in Raccoons
The five-week Raccoon Rabies Vaccination Baiting Program began Monday.
Why Purple Curbs Are Causing Some Local Business Owners to See Red
Controversy over the transparency surrounding a pilot Smart Loading Zone program has emerged with the addition of purple curbs in Squirrel Hill.
How You Can Help Curb the Spotted Lanternfly Invasion
Phipps Conservatory will host a free webinar at noon Tuesday, Aug. 1 to help residents with management techniques.
How Two Podcasters Hope to Shed Light on a 21-Year-Old Pittsburgh Cold Case
‘The Woman With the Same Name’ podcast will tell Jamie Stickle’s story in hopes of bringing in new leads.
How Funding Robotics Startups Will Help the Region’s Economy Grow
The Robotics Factory and AlphaLab will be located in the Tech Forge building in Lawrenceville, part of ‘Robotics Row’ that starts in the Strip.
Want to Fly to Florida or California? There Are New Options
Breeze Airways will add service to Fort Myers, Florida, and United Airlines will have more nonstop flights to San Francisco.
Why You’ll Run Into More People in the Strip District Over the Next Few Years
The neighborhood’s population is expected to double within the next two to three years, a new report predicts.
How the SAG-AFTRA Strike in Hollywood is Affecting Pittsburgh’s Entertainment Industry
The strike is going to delay fall production of three filmed-in-Pittsburgh series and could have other consequences.
What Items Can Be Disposed Of at the Next Resource Council Collections?
Hard-to-recycle collections in August will allow residents to dispose of e-waste, tires and small Freon appliances.
Which Pittsburgh Museums Will Offer Free Admission in August?
"3 For Free" will celebrate The Andy Warhol Museum, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and the Heinz History Center being recognized among the nation’s best.
Why E-Scooters Are About to Disappear from Streets in Pittsburgh
Spin Scooters were part of a two-year pilot phase of the Move PGH program and not everyone is sorry to see them go.
How a Pittsburgh Woman Went From Near Death to Returning to the Basketball Court
Paula Franetti was critically injured in a 2016 accident and has rebounded to once again compete in the National Senior Games, and is now a Humana Game Changer.
Wondering Where to Take Your July Fourth Celebration Wine and Beer Bottles?
A permanent glass recycling station will open Friday at Transverse Park in Mt. Oliver.
How Allegheny Health Network is Helping Food-Insecure Patients
Healthy food centers have opened at six AHN hospitals and have served more than 275,000 meals since 2018.
Why a Squirrel Hill Mural is Shedding Light On Gun Violence
Renowned local artist Kyle Holbrook designed the piece as a memorial to the 11 victims of the Oct. 27, 2018 synagogue shooting.
How a Pittsburgh Native Went From Home Makeovers to Red Carpet Premieres
Brett Freedman has been creating flawless looks on some of show biz’s best faces since the mid-1990s.
How a $350,000 Citizens Bank Commitment Will Enhance Pittsburgh’s Arts Scene
Citizens Bank announced a partnership with The Andy Warhol Museum Tuesday that will expand The Pop District and The Warhol Academy.
Why You Should Venture ‘Into the Woods’ With Pittsburgh’s Beloved Sally Wiggin
The Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera presents James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s classic twisted fairytale musical at the Benedum Center June 27-July 2.
Best of the ‘Burgh 2023: Staff Picks
28 of the best things to do, see, eat and drink Pittsburgh on a list you won't find anywhere else.
How a New Youth Center Aims To Reinvigorate an Under-Resourced Pittsburgh Community
The youth center at the Homewood-Brushton YMCA is the first of two spaces for residents to gain access to cutting-edge technology. An adult space will open at the Homewood branch of CCAC in August.
BeWell: Follow These Tips to Avoid Tick Bites in the Pittsburgh Region
Roughly 30% of blacklegged tick nymphs and 60% of adults in Allegheny County have tested positive for Lyme disease.
How the Carnegie Library Continues to Foster a Love of Reading, Learning Over the Summer
Branches across the Pittsburgh region have launched the Summer Reading Program and encourage readers to “Find Their Voice” now through Aug. 6.
Need to Cool Off? See Which Pools are About to Open in Pittsburgh
The City of Pittsburgh is poised to open 15 of its 18 pools on Saturday. Three remain closed due to needed major renovations.
Why A Pittsburgh Institute That Cultivates Black Leaders is Going National
Ongoing support has allowed The Advanced Leadership Institute to expand its programming across the country and it’s drawing interest from applicants in Georgia, Texas, Illinois and other states.
Why the Fern Hollow Bridge is Scheduled to Close For One Month
The Forbes Avenue span will close on Monday, June 12, for final construction on the new bridge.
The Pittsburgh Passport Kicks Off Summer of Fun Events, Activities
The six-week program connects students and recent graduates from across the globe to experience what the Pittsburgh region has to offer.
Will Rain Forecast For Next Week Be Enough To Ease Dry Conditions?
The region is in the midst of an 18-day dry spell, which has affected some local summer crops and delayed planting of some fall pumpkin crops.
How a New Pittsburgh Show Focuses on the Well-Being of Children
Cai & Kate teaches families and children how to identify and discuss emotions in this Allegheny Health Network show.
How Puppets For Pittsburgh Gives Kids a Creative Outlet to Build Confidence
Cheryl Capezzuti will teach children how to make puppets with the CitiParks Roving Art Cart this summer.
Where You Can Dive In and Cool Off in Allegheny County This Summer
County pools and spray parks to open for the season on Saturday, June 3. The City of Pittsburgh has not released pool season details yet.
Acrisure $7.5 Million Donation Will Help Advance Care at UPMC Children’s Heart Institute
The gift is the largest single donation ever to the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Mars New Year Festival Brings Infinity and Beyond To Your Own Backyard
An out-of-this-world experience is headed to Mars Borough, just 25 miles from Pittsburgh, the weekend of June 9 and 10.
Where Can You Enjoy Films Under the Stars Through October?
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and City of Pittsburgh will host movies in the park series this summer and fall.
Why the Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse Could Have Been Avoided
A new report shows corrosion and blocked drains were documented in inspections since 2005 and recommends more than 10,000 U.S. bridges be inspected for similar issues.
Pittsburgh Air Travelers Are Getting Six New Nonstop Flights
Breeze Airways adds destinations from Pittsburgh, changes California flights to Los Angeles and rebrands its front seating section.
Where You Can Enjoy Two Days of Music in Pittsburgh
The inaugural WonderWorks Music Festival will feature headliners Hozier and Jason Mraz during Memorial Day Weekend.
What Benefits Does Exercise Give to Cancer Patients?
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Exercise Oncology Program helps get cancer patients moving and healing.
How Pitt is Honoring Jonas Salk’s Legacy
A free public exhibit features historic items gifted by Salk’s sons, 70 years after he developed the polio vaccine in Pittsburgh.
How Pittsburgh Is Showing That Hate Has No Home Here
A Blue Ribbon Campaign launched by the 10.27 Healing Partnership shows communities standing behind the victims’ families and survivors of the Oct. 27, 2018, synagogue shooting as the suspect’s trial process continues.
Did You Know There Are More than 100 Types of Arthritis? Where You Can Get Help
The UPMC Center for Bone and Joint Health can help patients manage their arthritis and the different conditions that cause it.
BeWell: How to Motivate Yourself to Get Moving and Get Healthy
Setting small goals for yourself to start will help get you back on track.
Where Can You Take Those Old Electronics Gathering Dust in Your Garage?
Register now for the Pennsylvania Resources Council’s weekday e-waste collections in Allegheny County.
What Musical Acts Will Headline the 2023 Three Rivers Arts Festival?
About 500,000 people are expected to visit the annual Downtown festival from June 2-11.
