Author: Rick Sebak
Around Town: Rick Sebak Explains the Truth of the Fresh Turkey
He says a visit to a local turkey farm in 2017 was a revelation.
Around Town: The Fresh Take on Thai Food by the River in Blawnox
Rick Sebak recounts his first visit to what's become one of his favorite restaurants.
A Pittsburgh Bottling Plant That Thrives With Its Old School Methods
Rick Sebak explores a business that started in 1904 and remains a functioning, thriving and fascinating small business.
Around Town: Rick Sebak Finds Great Barbecue in an Old Gas Station
Mitch's BBQ got its start as a micro-convenience store and car wash that sold ice cream.
Around Town: Rick Sebak Slides into a Salad
Rick and his camera crew stumble upon a unique way to persuade people to eat their greens.
Around Town: Rick Sebak Was in Love From The First Lick
Rick discovers a custom-made flavor at an Oakland ice cream shop.
Around Town: Rick Sebak Digs Into Pittsburgh Hash
As expected, this variant of a popular breakfast meal includes a nod to other Pittsburgh food favorites. #PghHash
Around Town: Rick Sebak Finds a Great Egg Roll ... In a Hot Dog Shop?
Oh, and the hot dogs are pretty good too.
Growing Up in Bethel Park: Rick Sebak
Living in a suburb where everything was within walking distance helped create a love of all our neighborhoods.
Mon River, Wider than a Mile: Henri Mancini's Surprising Roots
The locally bred (but Cleveland-born) composer Henry Mancini’s biggest hit wasn’t named after the Monongahela — but his ties to the region run deep.
Sweet Memories of East Liberty's Neighborhood Jazz Legend
Erroll Garner, one of the most beloved, influential and swinging pianists of the 20th century, was born June 15, 1921, at 212 N. St. Clair St. in East Liberty.
He was the Mon Valley's Founding Father
Albert Gallatin was 19 years old in 1780, but his youth didn’t deter him from emigrating from Geneva, Switzerland, to the newly declared independent nation of American states.
A Famous Socialite’s Pittsburgh Connection
When she arrived in 1917, Perle Mesta wasn’t crazy about Pittsburgh.
The Westmoreland Reporter Who “Invented the Interview”
Anne Royall grew up just outside Pittsburgh but didn’t see it until she was a renowned journalist.
Johnny Mathis Is Coming for a Sleepover
Three sisters from Ambridge became such devoted fans of the crooner Johnny Mathis that they eventually welcomed him as a houseguest.
The Future French President's Big Mistake in Pittsburgh
The future French president was generally a fan of Pittsburgh but made one poor decision during a 2006 visit.
A Unique Honor for the King of Dukes
Duquesne basketball legend Chuck Cooper broke the NBA’s color line in 1950; next year, he’s getting a posthumous, one-of-a-kind honor at his former campus.
George S. Kaufman's Sensational Scandal
The Pittsburgh-born playwright made tabloid headlines in the 1930s. (it didn’t slow him down a bit.)
This Brit Fell in Love with Pittsburgh's Dirt
During the Civil War, a British writer was enchanted by Pittsburgh’s dirt and soot.
5 Best Pittsburgh-Area Diners Where You Could See Rick Sebak
Sebak is the foremost expert on the diners of the Pittsburgh region — he made the documentary “Pennsylvania Diners and Other Roadside Restaurants” in 1993 and has been frequenting local greasy spoons ever since. We asked him to share his picks for the area’s five best.
Remembering Some of Mister Rogers' Famous Houseguests
A world renowned French pantomime artist, an astronaut, a TV news anchor and a beloved chef are among the notable visitors to Mister Rogers' neighborhood.
The Famous People Who Visited WQED in its First 65 Years
The parade of prominent people started early and continues today.
