Author: Janine Faust
A Chess Phenom at 4, Pittsburgh Teen is King of Queen's Gambit
Ashley Lynn Priore is teaching young Pittsburghers chess so that they can empower themselves and their communities.
Knights of the Flat Screen – Pittsburgh's Video Game Champs
Founded by a pair of Pittsburgh natives, the Knights are a professional esports franchise whose players participate in video game competitions in front of millions of fans in person and online.
Come and Explore Wilkinsburg’s Divine History
The Sacred Spaces Tour takes visitors to the borough’s churches, mosques and historic buildings.
“Night of the Living Dead” to Appear on the Big Screen Again
The cult classic will be screened at the Byham Theater in honor of the 50th anniversary of its debut.
The Airbnb of Camping Has Started Pitching Tents in Pennsylvania
The startup Tentrr connects landowners looking for extra cash with interested campers.
New TV Series Shot in Pittsburgh Area Premiering This Month
See if you recognize any of the locations in the thriller “One Dollar.”
Bocce, Pasta, Music and More Highlight Little Italy Days
Experience Italian culture and cuisine during Bloomfield’s annual Little Italy Days.
Heinz Red Ketchup Packets Set to Get a Green Makeover
The Kraft Heinz Co. has announced plans to recreate 100 percent of its packaging to make it more environmentally sustainable by 2025.
Carnegie Art Museum to Sport a More Modern Look This Fall
The outside of the museum will be transformed by four contemporary artists in honor of the 57th Carnegie International.
When & Where You Can Dump Your Old TV
The Pennsylvania Resources Council has five upcoming events to collect old electronics, paint, chemicals and other hard-to-recycle Items.
North Park Visitors Mourn Loss of Mystery Piano
The piano was removed by the county about a week after it appeared in the park.
For Sale: Mario Lemieux's $22 Million Castle in Quebec
Take a peek inside the Pittsburgh Penguin owner’s 17,000-square-foot, 50-room chateau.
Westmoreland Mall Announced as Site for New Mini Casino
Stadium Casino LLC plans to construct a 100,000-square-foot gaming and entertainment facility at the Hempfield Township shopping center.
South Side Park Has Got Your Goat(s) This Weekend
The Allegheny GoatScape Herd will return to the Pittsburgh park for the Second Annual Goat Fest on Saturday.
Could a New Study Help Jazz Up Pittsburgh’s Music Scene?
Using responses from local music industry insiders, the Pittsburgh Music Ecosystem Study breaks down five ways in which the city’s music nightlife could be improved.
Virtual Andrew Carnegie Makes for Memorable Visit to the Museum
The Andy Carnegie Bot serves as a guide to the museums’ Summer Adventure program.
Apollo 11 Capsule That Went to the Moon Landing in Pittsburgh
A new exhibit at the Heinz History Center will feature mission artifacts, an interactive 3-D tour — and the role Pittsburgh played in landing men on the moon.
Mobile Service To Connect Hungry Pitt Students to Free Food
PittGrub app will send folks in need to events with leftovers.
Competitive, High-Tech Driving Range Coming to Pittsburgh
The Topgolf complex opening in Bridgeville features a driving range with microchipped golf balls that score themselves, plus plenty of food and drink options.
5 Great Ways to Enjoy Picklesburgh
The city’s fourth annual pickle festival will feature more food, more music and even pickle-inspired beers.
Three of Pittsburgh’s Green Spaces Nominated for National List
Some of the city’s parks could earn a spot on the National Register of Historic Places by 2020. So why should you care?
America’s “Gratest” Celebration of Cheese is Coming to Pittsburgh
Sample cheese of every rind during the American Cheese Society’s annual Festival of Cheese.
