Author: Ollie Gratzinger
Gus & YiaYia’s Ice Ball Cart Comes to the Carnegie Science Center
The North Side tradition is represented in miniature form as part of the Miniature Railroad & Village exhibit.
By the Numbers: What Pittsburghers Think is Causing the Labor Shortage
Some retail and restaurant workers around the region have faced cruel customers, while some local health care workers have gone on strike to call for better wages and working conditions.
North and South Park Ice Rinks Will Open For the Season This Week
After last year’s COVID-19 restrictions, skating might look a little bit more like it used to.
Golden Age Beer Company Will Soon Bring Lager to Homestead
While the interior of the brewery isn’t quite ready to open, Golden Age will host a casual hangout in its outdoor beer garden this weekend, offering visitors a first taste of its two beers.
21 Reasons to Love Pittsburgh Right Now
As 2021 draws to a close, here are 21 reasons — new, expanded, revived or revitalized — to love the city, right now.
It’s Once Again Time For Pittsburgh to Give Big
Start off the holiday season with a gift to your favorite local nonprofit.
Sandcastle Planning New Water Slide That Starts Six Stories Up
Sliders will reach speeds of nearly 18 miles an hour before splashing down into a pool below.
Your Guide to Light Up Night: How to Get Around, Where to Go and What to Do
Wondering where to park? Which bus routes will get you into town? Where to get the best view of the fireworks? Look no further.
Donatelli’s Italian Food Center in Bloomfield May Close After Almost 90 Years
The shop’s owner is searching for a new generation of workers to carry on his family’s legacy and tradition.
Transgender Awareness Week in Pittsburgh Will Amplify Local Resources and Community Support
The week of Nov. 13- 19 leads up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20.
North Park’s Drive-In Laser Light Show Returns For Second Year
The show will last 45 minutes and can be enjoyed from the warmth of your car.
Gov. Wolf Clears the Way for School Districts to Decide Mask Policy
The statewide mandate, which requires students, teachers and faculty in all K-12 schools throughout the commonwealth to mask up regardless of vaccination status, will expire on Jan. 17.
‘The Thanksgiving Play’ Blends Biting Satire and History at Arcade Comedy Theater
The play will run from Nov. 19 to Nov. 23 and Dec. 2 through Dec. 5, taking Thanksgiving weekend off.
By the Numbers: Are Pittsburghers Worried About Supply Chain Issues Impacting Holiday Shopping?
Some retailers have urged buyers to start their holiday shopping early, lest they face shortages and delays.
Tis the Season: Get in the Holiday Spirit with These Local Light Shows
You can experience dazzling displays throughout the region in most cases without ever leaving the warmth of your car.
A Successful Day at Pittsburgh Tattoo Company’s First Flash Event Since Before Pandemic
Downtown business owners, workers and visitors hope for a bit of normalcy as the coronavirus approaches its second year.
The Blood Science Foundation Hopes to Drive Solutions for Blood Donor Shortage
The foundation raises funds to help Vitalant Pittsburgh provide a safe and ample blood supply to the region’s hospitals, increase public awareness about the ongoing need for blood, establish a loyal population of blood donors and fund research for blood-related diseases and transfusion practices.
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto Imposes Vaccine Mandate For All City Employees
The executive order applies to all full-time and part-time city employees, along with both paid and unpaid interns.
Giving Downtown an ‘Edge’: New Loyalty Card Will Provide Discounts to Returning Workers
The Edge Loyalty Card will officially launch at an event in Market Square on Nov. 3.
By The Numbers: Will Pittsburgh Parents Allow Their Children to Get the COVID Vaccine
While some folks are eager to get their school-age children vaccinated, others are skeptical to receive vaccines at all.
Teens Get in Free Under New Carnegie Museums Membership Program
The community access memberships cover the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, Carnegie Science Center and The Andy Warhol Museum.
Fall Foliage Falls Behind: Why Some Scenes Aren’t As Vibrant This Year
Leaf peepers around the region are seeing a marked decrease in fall colors this year. An expert explains why.
Phipps Celebrates the Sinkhole Bus’ Second Birthday With New Exhibit
The exhibit, Garden Railroad: Bridges and Tunnels, includes miniature recreations of notable Pennsylvania scenes.
It’s About the Warrior: Making Sure Veterans Never Feel They Are Alone
For some, the foundation offers camaraderie with those who have had similar experiences. For others, it’s the difference between life and death.
Weird and Wonderful: Witches on the Water Return to North Park Lake
In the third annual event, costumed paddleboarders and kayakers delighted spectators on the shore.
Spooky Season: Pittsburgh Tattoo Company to Hold Halloween Flash
It marks the first flash tattoo event at the shop since before the pandemic.
Delights and Frights at FearScapes, More Than a Run-of-the-Mill Haunted House
In exploring one last haunted house before Halloween, I found a hidden gem in Ellwood City.
Ground is Broken for New Terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport
The billion-dollar project is expected to be completed by early 2025, so what will it mean for passengers?
2021 40 Under 40 Honoree: Andre Turner
“Our communities and our neighborhoods are so much bigger. The world is so much bigger.”
2021 40 Under 40 Honoree: Ashlee Yingling Wallace
“I feel like I’m serving a higher purpose in promoting Pittsburgh, and I love Pittsburgh.”
2021 40 Under 40 Honoree: Kyle Webster
“It really has been this unique moment of organizations and people who care coming together to really try to stabilize our neighbors.”
2021 40 Under 40 Honoree: Eric Howze
“There’s a lot of veterans who want to be reintegrated into society. They just need some type of help, and that’s where we come in.”
A Decade In, ‘Pittsburgh Dad’ is Still Going Strong
For Curt Wootton and Chris Preksta — and the zany characters they’ve created over the years — the sky's the limit.
Experiencing Pittsburgh’s Most Popular Haunts: Phantom Fall Fest at Kennywood
The event, formerly dubbed Phantom Fright Nights, featured five haunted houses and a range of creatures creeping through the park.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Donate to Nonprofits at the Region’s Annual Large-Scale Collection
The event is sponsored by UPMC and Allegheny County Parks Department.
Salem’s Market and Grill Selected to Open Hill District Grocery Store
The Strip District shop will expand into the former Shop ‘n Save storefront on Centre Avenue.
This New Paint Kills Bacteria and Viruses, Including COVID-19
PPG and Corning Guardiant’s “Copper Armor” received EPA registration.
Here’s How to Score Tickets as “Hamilton’ Makes its Way Back to Pittsburgh
The performances are part of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh series at the Benedum Center.
‘Our Dream is a World Free From Hate’: Pittsburgh to Host Anti-Hate Conference
Eradicate Hate Global Summit Co-Chair Mark Nordenberg explains how the summit came to be, and where it will go from here.
Allegheny County Health Director Blames Misinformation for COVID Deaths
“Misinformation is literally killing people,” said Dr. Debra Bogen.
Bid on a Fire Truck, Lava Lamp and More at the Airport Authority’s Annual Auction
The event was held online last year due to COVID-19, but this year, it’s back and bigger than ever.
Experiencing Pittsburgh’s Most Popular Haunts: A Visit to Hundred Acres Manor
After ScareHouse, I wondered if this Bethel Park attraction would be just as terrifying.
Popular Pilot Electronics Recycling Program Will Continue at Two Locations
Sponsored by Sustainable Sewickley, Michael Brothers Hauling & Recycling and eLoop LLC, these pop-up recycling events allow participants to safely dispose of their electronics.
Pittsburgh Real Estate Listing Goes Viral For Its Ghostly Twist
Realtor Jeni Drass says it was a fun send-off for the owners of the property, who love Halloween.
How Pompeii Made Its Way to Pittsburgh
“Pompeii: The Exhibition” runs through April 23 at the Carnegie Science Center.
A New Name and New Management For the Ace Hotel in East Liberty
The hotel recently welcomed its first guests since March 2020.
Allegheny Landing Has Been “Loved to Death,” and Riverlife Wants to Patch It Up
It’s part of a larger mission to enhance Pittsburgh’s riverfronts between the West End, Hot Metal and 31st Street Bridges — and beyond.
Builder’s Guild Teams Up With Literacy Pittsburgh to Fill Vacant Jobs
About 30% to 35% of current tradespeople are expected to retire over the next few years, creating a huge shortage of skilled workers.
