Author: Richard Cook
2019 HOME Readers' Choice Poll Winners
From architects to builders, interior designers to landscape visionaries, everyone has favorite resources when it’s time to renovate or rebuild. We proudly announce this year's winners of Pittsburgh Magazine HOME Readers' Choice Awards.
Back to School: 20 Famous Pittsburghers' Yearbook Photos
Can you put names to the faces of these notable Pittsburgh graduates?
Watch: Rare and in Color Footage of Pittsburgh in 1928
Film from the 1920s is most always in black and white. We stumbled onto this short reel from 1928 after it had gone through an early hand-coloring process. It gives you an idea how things really looked in Pittsburgh 91 years ago.
Troy Polamalu and his Hair Get Last Word in New Commercial
The former Steelers safety goes to head-to-head with Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. The ending is classic.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: The Boulevard of the Allies
Before its completion, the Boulevard of the Allies was considered the most expensive road in the world.
Sandcastle's New Water Slide Promises a Wild Ride
The Homestead water park's new slide will send riders free falling at 26-feet-per second.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Entrance to Highland Park
The majestic gates on either side of the entrance to Highland Park have stood for more than a century.
Your Chance to Taste 250+ Premium Whiskeys & Fine Spirits
Pittsburgh Magazine's 2019 Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival on Oct. 23 will feature more than 250 spirit tastings and exclusive product sampling -- all in an exciting new event space.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Liberty Avenue in the Strip District
Much has changed in the last 50 years at this busy intersection at the end of the Strip District.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Washington Monument on North Side
Allegheny Commons Park retains the remnants of its original Victorian-era design. This equestrian statue of George Washington is a key element within the park.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Mount Washington Overlook
The platforms along Grandview Avenue provide panoramic city skyline views to thousands of visitors each year.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: The Greyhound Bus Station
Just about everything has changed since the first Greyhound Bus depot opened in Pittsburgh, except its location.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Pittsburgh International Airport
Just like the homes of the Steelers, Pirates and Penguins — the terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport looks nothing like it did 50 years ago.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Taylor Allderdice High School
A number of famous celebrities have graduated from the Squirrel Hill high school.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Fort Pitt Museum
The museum is marking its 50th anniversary as the historical marker to the birthplace of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Fifth Avenue School
Among the school's most notable alumni are a former Pittsburgh mayor and Allegheny County's most well-known forensic pathologist.
See Adorable Video of Pittsburgh's New Police Comfort Dog
Zane, a golden retriever pup who has six- to eight-weeks of training in front of him, is already a media darling.
The Nation's Best High Schools: How Does Your School Rank?
Ten high schools in southwestern Pennsylvania made it into the top 1,000 nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report.
New Housing Continues to Draw More to Live in Downtown Pittsburgh
In its annual report, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership also says more than two dozen new restaurants and bars have opened Downtown in the past year.
‘Snot Otter’ Just One Nickname for PA's Official Amphibian
The state's decision to honor the 2-foot-long, nocturnal amphibian is getting national attention, but we shouldn't be surprised.
Watch: Pittsburgh Invites Visitors to Pull Up a Chair
VisitPITTSBURGH unveils its new national marketing campaign designed to capture the welcoming spirit of Pittsburghers. Pull up a chair and take a look.
Pittsburgh Then and Now: Carnegie Lake
From boating hotspot to fishing hole, this lake located within Highland Park has undergone many changes in its 150-year history.
Is Your Pittsburgh Street on This Year's Road Repaving List?
The City of Pittsburgh has announced its street paving plan for 2019. You’re one click away from finding out if your street or route to work is on the list.
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