Author: Lauren Davidson
I Now Pronounce Us Husband and Wife
Looking for a way to make your wedding more personal? Forgo an officiant and go the route of a self-uniting wedding.
A Christmas to Remember
These three grooms-to-be planned the ultimate surprise gift for their significant others — a ring.
Pittsburgh City Living at its Finest
With three recently purchased apartment communities, Faros Properties aims to create residential hubs for those seeking affordable city living with plenty of indoor and outdoor amenities.
They Are Pittsburgh's Husband & Wife Designing Duo
Gerard Damiani and Debbie Battistone run studio d’ARC architects out of their South Side home, but their scope reaches far beyond.
8 Nearby Winter Getaways for Chills and Thrills
There's much more to winter travel than jetting off to a warmer climate. Here are eight destinations within a three-hour drive of Pittsburgh that will entice you to leave the nest this winter.
13 Things We Love About Upper Lawrenceville
Eco-conscious shops, great food and some top-notch watering holes make Upper Lawrenceville a happening place day and night.
Pittsburgh Light up Night 2015: What's New, Bigger & Better
Festivities will include fireworks, entertainment and activities that will deck the halls downtown from Light Up Night until First Night.
Hit the Street: 7 Things We Love about Garfield
Walk down the new, improved and (almost) post-construction Penn Avenue to find fun furniture options, a new tea bar and lots and lots of local art.
See the Secrets of Hidden Pittsburgh
Join us for a peek inside Pittsburgh's hidden haunts, off-limits areas and under-the-radar opportunities.
Best Once-a-Year Events in Pittsburgh
Our list of can’t-miss annual happenings you should put on your calendar right now.
Why You Should Know Cynthia Liefeld
At first, she simply wanted to make a donation to a crisis center. Now she heads a nonprofit organization that raises awareness for victims of domestic violence.
Hit the Street: 7 Things We Love About West View
Check out this city neighborhood with family-owned businesses, great chocolate and authentic Italian food.
Proudly Made in Pittsburgh: Inside 10 Family Businesses
Many family-owned and operated businesses that have been around for generations still are thriving today in Pittsburgh. We take you behind the scenes of 10 companies that are carrying on their legacies close to home.
She is The Keeper of the Nations
E. Maxine Bruhns has worked with the University of Pittsburgh's Nationality Rooms for 50 years -- and at age 91, she shows no sign of slowing down.
This Old Pittsburgh House – Honoring the Homestead
A Glenshaw couple incorporates period elements as they restore a historical home.
Urban Design Dreams: Improving Careers & Neighborhoods
Erica Cochran, an assistant professor at CMU, is working to simultaneously diversify Pittsburgh's urban design industry and help neighborhoods in need.
How Billy Gardell Is Keeping the 'Plates on the Sticks'
The Pittsburgh-area native, who is a sitcom star, game show host and stand-up comic, also is trying something new with his brother.
What to Do in Pittsburgh's 'Burg to the East
In Greensburg, you'll find culture, art, a pâtisserie and a farm-to-table restaurant inside a restored train station. Anyone up for a drive?
How's Work?: His Job Is to Help Repair the World
Zack Block runs the Pittsburgh branch of a national nonprofit who's mission is to inspire young Jewish adults to build and transform communities.
The Best Rain-On-Your-Wedding-Day Photos in Pittsburgh
Rain on your wedding day doesn’t have to be a curse — or an annoying song. It can produce some of the most romantic and photogenic scenes you could hope for on your day. See out how these couples embraced the ever-unpredictable Pittsburgh weather.
10 Great Things to Do in Downtown Pittsburgh
Shopping. Dining. Galleries. Live shows. Where should you start when there’s so much to do and see in the golden triangle?
Billy Porter Returns to Pittsburgh for 'Kinky Boots'
The native son will appear at the Benedum Center this month to reprise his Tony Award-winning role.
Why You Should Know Pittsburgh's Sabrina Saunders
The executive director of Strong Women, Strong Girls knows firsthand how powerful it can be to have a mentor.
City Guide: Terrific Things to Do in the ‘Burgh and Beyond
The towns, neighborhoods, boroughs, main streets and small corners of western Pennsylvania that we call home -- and what we love about them.
Pittsburgh City Guide: 12 Great Main Streets Waiting For You
A trip to these well-populated thoroughfares promises access to shops, restaurants and things to do.
Planning the Perfect Wedding, No Matter the Weather
With a little creativity, you can have a beautiful celebration in any season.
How to Hit the Streets of Polish Hill
This isn’t your babushka-wearing grandmother’s Polish Hill. You’ll find vegan food offerings, an increasingly younger demographic and an up-and-coming music and arts scene.
Calling All Literary Lovers
If you devour literature, feed on fiction and pore over paperbacks, check out these local societies.
Best of the 'Burgh 2015: Food & Drink
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best steamy dessert and the best restaurant for the mother-in-law.
Best of the 'Burgh 2015: Business & Education
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best birdcage collection and where you can do your laundry and get a massage at the same time.
Best of the 'Burgh 2015: Kids & Family
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best kids' consignment sale and the best place to get your pet's picture taken.
Best of the 'Burgh 2015: Arts & Culture
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best event you'll have a tough time attending and where you can paint your new favorite wine glass.
Best of the 'Burgh 2015: Style & Shopping
Our editors' FRESH TAKES on our favorite Pittsburgh things, including the best spot for wedding doodads and where early birds go to spruce up the nest.
8 Best Hidden Museums in Pittsburgh
You’ve seen the dinosaurs at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the soup cans at The Andy Warhol Museum. They’re great spots. But if you’re looking for something a little more intimate, less crowded and funkier, try these out for a change.
Hit the Street: Point Breeze
If you love recycled or fair-trade items and lots of options for good food, we have the neighborhood for you.
Pittsburgh Home Trends for Summer
Products, tips and the latest buzz in the world of all things home and lifestyle.
Aspinwall Spa Owner Credits 'Gilligan's Island' in Success Story
A lot of people told this Pittsburgh spa owner her dreams seemed crazy, but she ignored the naysayers.
7 Off-the-Beaten Path Wedding Photo Spots (That We LOVE!)
These spots still scream Pittsburgh but they do so subtly and elegantly, just what you want on your wedding day.
Pittsburgh's 5 Most Popular Spots for Perfect Wedding Photos
So why do brides and grooms tend to flock to these spots?
7 Things Your Photographer Wants You to Know (But May Not Tell You)
Your wedding photographer may able to provide better advice than your mother, your maid of honor or even your wedding planner.
Stargazing: 4 Downtown Hangouts Up On the Roof
Pittsburgh is adding to its list of rooftop establishments where you can find a food, drink, live music and more.
Hit the Street: Best Ways to Do Dormont
With an arthouse cinema, two bookstores, a diner and a bakery, this neighborhood hits all of your needs for a day full of small-town charm.
City of Asylum/Pittsburgh Presents an Economic Dance Lesson
French director Pascal Rambert expresses the difficulties people with disabilities face every day.
Pittsburgh Mom Who Lost Son to Cancer Aids Survivors, Families
Working at two part-time jobs (one in digital strategy aiding nonprofit organizations, one at Children’s Hospital), Noelle Conover’s life adds up to a full-time commitment to philanthropy.
Best Locally Owned Clothing Stores That Sell Locally Made Wares
Independent boutiques and local designers abound in the 'Burgh. We bring you five of the best.
Hit the Street: East Liberty
Whether you’re tech-savvy or a fashionista (or both), you’ll find something that pleases you in this expanding neighborhood.
2015 Home of the Year: New Build
The Schlotterbeck family creates a home in Richland Township with features that offer sweeping views of their surrounding 160 acres — and the land itself allows for opportunities they never imagined.
Nothing Hard About It
Switch up your hardware with these options from Pittsburgh stores.
