Author: Jessica Sinichak
New Restaurant Coming to Bakery Square – Will There Be Pizza?
The big Burrito Restaurant Group announces plans for an Alta Via spinoff.
This Former Church Auditorium is Being Transformed into Upscale Condos
Located on the South Side, the aptly named “The Auditorium” features 15 apartments.
The National Negro Opera Co. House Gets Another Chance — And a $500,000 Grant
Owner Jonnet Solomon hopes to transform the deteriorating building into a cultural center or museum for disadvantaged young artists.
Want to Know if Your Pittsburgh Street will be Repaved This Year?
The city has released the first round of streets due for asphalt pavement resurfacing as part of the 2021 paving season.
Pittsburgh Pirates Go Touchless — and Contactless — for 2021 Season
Buccos are ready to welcome fans back to PNC Park — but with new COVID-19 safety protocols in place. Here’s what you need to know.
This School was Turned into a Mansion – But Will It Sell?
Now a luxury home, the 1960s-era school in Greene County still contains the original bathroom stalls, a classroom and even the nurse’s office.
Things That We Love This Spring
Home editor Jessica Sinichak finds the local gems you’ll be obsessing over.
April HOME
Best of Design Winners in 2021.
Pittsburgh’s Lost Chinatown Finally Gets Its Historical Marker
Other new state historical markers in this area will pay tribute to Andy Warhol, Earl “Fatha” Hines and Stan Musial.
Have You Spotted the Giant Floral Displays Popping Up Around the City?
So far, the whimsical installments have popped up on trash and recycling bins in Lawrenceville and the Strip District.
You Can Help Feed the Need in Pittsburgh with Radiothon
Benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, the radiothon goes live on March 16.
Best of Design: Room/Outdoor Space
Tony and Sandy Torchia created their ideal entertainment space.
Best of Design: Renovated Kitchen
An innovative new layout in a Washington’s Landing townhome changed the way this family interacts with their kitchen — and each other.
Meet Our Judges
Yes, there was a pandemic going on, but life always finds a way. That was evident in this year’s Best of Design Contest. Despite COVID-19 restrictions and stay-at-home orders, Pittsburgh Magazine HOME received a record number of stunning entries from talented architects, interior designers and homeowners across the region. Picking the winners is no easy feat, which is why — to ensure fairness and neutrality — we left the blind judging process to a panel of out-of-state professionals in the design and architecture industries.
Yes, You Can Play Free Mini-Golf in Oakland
Sponsored by the Pittsburgh Innovation District, the pop-up, mini-golf course is located between Forbes Avenue and Sennott Street.
Virtually in Love: Katie Calano and Mekael Teshome
When the pandemic put a stop to their plans for a big, in-person event, this couple got creative by livestreaming their wedding.
Why Pittsburgh is Moving Much of Its Data to the Cloud
Clouds are nothing new in Pittsburgh, but this one will do much more than block out the sun.
Would You Stay in the “Silence of the Lambs” House?
Located 30 miles south of Pittsburgh, the Queen Anne Victorian featured in the classic horror movie is being turned into a bed and breakfast — and you can win an overnight stay there.
Who New? Retro Mod Decor is Leaving Lawrenceville
Roger Levine and Jeff Gordon are moving their vintage goods collection to an appointment-only warehouse in Turtle Creek. But first, they’re having a huge sale.
Jan/Feb HOME
Design trends for the new year and what we've learned from 2020.
Things We Love This Winter
Home editor Jessica Sinichak finds the local gems you’ll be obsessing over.
Finding a Rainbow in the Pandemic
The owners of Von Walter & Funk in Lawrenceville turned a long-planned kitchen renovation into an unexpected haven during the state’s stay-at-home orders.
Here are The Hot Home Trends for 2021
From a focus on home offices to extending outdoor spaces, local experts share their takes on the new year’s biggest trends.
The Time is Now as Today’s Home Gets a Millennial Makeover
From a modernized exterior to a more user-friendly website, an all-female management team is revamping how things are done at the family-owned furnishings store.
Tal & Bert Head to the East End with New Headquarters
The creators of the popular line of concrete and geode vessels are opening a second storefront in Sharpsburg this year.
5 Design Trends to Say Goodbye to in 2021
Plus, a few styles to say hello to instead in the New Year.
Counting Down the Top 5 HOME Stories of 2020
What’s the history behind Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Gisele Barreto Fetterman’s Braddock Home? And did you ever wonder about the unusual stone houses along Route 28? Find out with our recap of the year’s most popular HOME + Design stories.
Another Residential Development in the Works for Strip District
The latest in a spate of new developments, the proposed six-story building on the corner of Penn Avenue and 32nd Street will house 114 apartments.
Loves’ Loss is Levin’s Gain with New Furniture Deal
Robert Levin strikes an arrangement to lease back five former Levin Furniture stores as Michigan-based Loves Furniture & Mattresses exits the Pittsburgh market.
On the 11th Day of Christmas, My Pittsburgh Love Gave to Me …
In the tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are featuring a different Pittsburgh-centric product each day to help you shop local.
It’s the Return of the Fords with New HGTV Show
A sneak peek of design stars Leanne and Steve Ford’s “Home Again with the Fords” premiered in December — with more episodes on the way.
On the 12th Day of Christmas, My Pittsburgh Love Gave to Me …
In the tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are featuring a different Pittsburgh-centric product each day to help you shop local.
On the 10th Day of Christmas, My Pittsburgh Love Gave to Me …
In the tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are featuring a different Pittsburgh-centric product each day to help you shop local.
On the Ninth Day of Christmas, My Pittsburgh Love Gave to Me …
In the tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are featuring a different Pittsburgh-centric product each day to help you shop local.
Go Inside the Bayernhof and Share a German Christmas
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh is hosting a series of virtual holiday events focused on the area’s unique traditions, including a German Christmas Market.
On the Eighth Day of Christmas, My Pittsburgh Love Gave to Me …
In the tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are featuring a different Pittsburgh-centric product each day to help you shop local.
On the Seventh Day of Christmas, My Pittsburgh Love Gave to Me …
In the tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are featuring a different Pittsburgh-centric product each day to help you shop local.
On the Sixth Day of Christmas, My Pittsburgh Love Gave to Me …
In the tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are featuring a different Pittsburgh-centric product each day to help you shop local.
On the Fifth Day of Christmas, My Pittsburgh Love Gave to Me …
In the tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are featuring a different Pittsburgh-centric product each day to help you shop local.
Here’s How to Shop I Made It! Market’s Holiday Events
The pop-up marketplace featuring regional artisans is hosting online and in-person events.
On the Fourth Day of Christmas, My Pittsburgh Love Gave to Me …
In the tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are featuring a different Pittsburgh-centric product each day to help you shop local.
On the Third Day of Christmas, My Pittsburgh Love Gave to Me …
In the tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are featuring a different Pittsburgh-centric product each day to help you shop local.
On the Second Day of Christmas, My Pittsburgh Love Gave to Me …
In the tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are featuring a different Pittsburgh-centric product each day to help you shop local.
On the First Day of Christmas, My Pittsburgh Love Gave to Me …
In the tradition of the 12 Days of Christmas, we are featuring a different Pittsburgh-centric product each day to help you shop local.
Gift Shopping Goes Virtual for 2020 at Handmade Arcade
The online event featuring regionally made handcrafted products kicks off in time for Small Business Saturday.
Growing Up in Cranberry: Lorin Meeder
Retired after years of community service, this former township employee remembers when farmland dominated the now-booming area.
Submit Your Project for Pittsburgh Magazine’s 2021 Best of Design
We're looking to showcase the best examples of innovative or creative design and construction.
How Our Favorite Local Home Boutiques Are Handling the Holidays
With COVID-19 restrictions in place, many businesses are getting creative for the shopping season.
