Author: Mark Houser
6 Important Buildings from Pittsburgh's Black History
Despite efforts to preserve noteworthy African American architectural sites, many continue to deteriorate.
Reviving History: The Fight for the Old Stone Tavern
The building originally operated as a tavern, tollhouse and inn on the Washington Pike. It had served patrons for more than 220 years before closing in 2008.
This Old Pittsburgh House: Hidden in Plain Sight
A trio of houses on Troy Hill comes with an undercover history, including two buildings with unexpected interiors.
A Bureaucratic Boondoggle and an Unexpected Flight
Delays in completing the “Bridge to Nowhere” led to a bizarre — but, shockingly, harmless — accident.
Top Pittsburgh Suburbs
With 127 suburban communities in Allegheny County as well as the popular bedroom communities of Murrysville and Cranberry and Peters townships, deciding which one is right for you can be daunting. To help you choose, we break it down by the numbers.
Why Edgeworth is Pittsburgh's Best Affluent Suburb
The borough takes its name from a school for girls established in the 1830s, and other historic echoes can be found if one knows where to look.
Why Murrysville is Pittsburgh's Best Traditional Neighborhood
Low property taxes, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods and an expanding selection of new housing help account for the first-place finish of this sprawling suburb in Westmoreland County.
Why Harrison is Pittsburgh's Most Affordable Suburb
Short commutes, good housing priced right plus neighborhood amenities and safe streets, make Harrison Township the top Affordable Suburb in this year’s rankings.
This Old Pittsburgh House: The Odd Fairytale House on Route 28
A renowned architect’s fantasy project in Aspinwall needs a new owner.
Why These 6 Days in 1969 Were So Important to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Magazine is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, but we're not the only ones. We take a look at six notable events from 1969.
Scenic Pittsburgh: What Makes the 'Burgh Beautiful?
Scenic Pittsburgh has picked up the mantle of a century-old fight atop Mount Washington as one of the many large and small beautification battles it fights.
This Old Pittsburgh House: Built in 1803 and Still Occupied
The log cabin and church that make up part of the Depreciation Lands Museum in Hampton Township depict everyday life in the 18th century.
This Old Pittsburgh House: The Composer's House
Stephen Foster was born at 3600 Penn Ave., which later, in a musical connection, was owned by the founder of the American Wind Symphony Orchestra.
This Old Pittsburgh House: A Ghost in the Library
It's said that the mischievous spirit of Amanda Bayne Balph still haunts the red brick Victorian home in Bellevue.
MultiStories: Three Times a Bust – The German National Bank
The bank was at the center of a corruption scandal which eventually led to an overhaul of Pittsburgh city government.
MultiStories: Pittsburgh's Art Deco Obelisk – The Gulf Building
As the Gulf Building rose into Pittsburgh skyline in the early 1930s, the prospects of its owner were headed in the opposite direction.
MultiStories: The Violent Beginning of Union Station
Pittsburgh's Union Station –– built after its predecessor was destroyed in a deadly labor dispute –– nearly succumbed to the wrecking ball in 1966.
Ranking Pittsburgh's Suburbs: The Raw Data
Want to dig further into our research? You can compare where you live to all 131 suburbs using 27 different criteria.
Which is Pittsburgh's Best Traditional Suburb?
A traditional suburb is considered those with a 2017 median home sale price between 100,000 and $250,000.
Which is Pittsburgh's Best Affluent Suburb?
An affluent suburb is one with a 2017 median home price of $250,000 or more.
Which is Pittsburgh's Best Affordable Suburb?
An affordable suburb is one with a 2017 median home sale price below $100,000.
Ranking Pittsburgh's Suburbs: Which is the Safest?
Using data from the Pennsylvania State Police, this category ranks a two-year average of reported incidents of criminal homicide, sex-related offenses, robbery, assault, property offenses, and drug and alcohol-related crimes. For assault, property crimes and drug and alcohol crimes, numbers are converted to a ratio per 100,000 population so as not to penalize larger communities that have correspondingly more incidents.
