Author: Virginia Montanez
Keeping up with the Mellons
PittGirl uncovers the extravagant details of another real Pittsburgh wedding, along millionaires’ row, 88 years ago.
PittGirl: Time to Let Go of the Past
She says we 'Burghers must recognize our resistance to change and realize that we need to give it a chance.
History Lesson: Amelia Earhart’s Crash-Landing in Pittsburgh
PittGirl discovers why the famous female aviator made an unplanned stop here.
10 Reasons Why Pittsburgh Owned 2014
From cutting-edge robots to medical breakthroughs to a Mayor who doubled as a 'Duck Dynasty' star, our city had the world buzzing (again) this year.
PittGirl's New Year's Resolutions for Pittsburghers
Four ways to make the city even better in 2015.
The World-Famous Yinzer Gift Guide: 2014
You can't miss with a gift from PittGirl’s list of 13 'Burgh-related must-haves.
Granting the Perfect Wish
By fulfilling the wish of a 12-year-old boy, PittGirl learns that you don't always need a lot of money to grant the perfect wish.
3 #GottaHave Items When Snow Falls in Pittsburgh
PittGirl solves the mystery of why most ‘Burghers absolutely, positively refuse to run out of these three essentials.
What's Wrong with Having 'America's Ugliest Accent'?
PittGirl points out why we 'Burghers shouldn't hide the fact that we won Gawker's competition.
Why Things Get Squirrely Near the Tunnels
PittGirl doesn't know why we say "warsh" — but she has figured out why we 'Burghers hit the brakes at the sight of the Squirrel Hill Tunnel.
The Pirates Lost, and Twitter Went to Hell in a French-Fry Basket
PittGirl recaps what transpired in the local Twittersphere after last night's Wild Card game.
Remembering Sophie Masloff
PittGirl dug into the archives to learn more about the late mayor, who left the city a little better than she found it.
PittGirl Declares She's Breaking up with the NFL
Given recent developments, our resident fan of Pittsburgh — and football — says enough is enough.
An Open Letter to Local Sports Reporters
PittGirl has had enough of the criticism of fanatics and asks the media to stop labeling everyone.
Real Talk: The Steeler Way is a Figment of Our Imagination
After another embarrassing incident, PittGirl says it’s time for Steelers fans to face the truth.
Sometimes Your Best Friends in Life Aren't on Facebook
PittGirl wonders if it's still possible to raise kids to be big-hearted people in an age of self-obsession.
Pittsburgh’s Refugee Children Could Use a Good Neighbor
Those who eye 8-year-old children with suspicion have more than a self-awareness problem.
6 More Things You Might Not Know About Pittsburgh
PittGirl's at it again — this time with a list of a half-dozen fun facts you'll want to mention at your next cocktail party.
Google Street View Shows Pittsburgh’s Incredible Transformation
Let’s hop into the DeLorean and take a trip back to 2007.
'If You Kill Dad, We're Going to Be Very Upset With You'
20 miles. 24 neighborhoods. PittGirl takes her father on a hike to remember.
The ’Burghy Father’s Day Gift Guide 2014
Vintage Kennywood T-shirts, local craft rum and a Star Wars card? Get ready to be a hero.
Does Pittsburgh Really Make the Best Cake in America?
PittGirl puts the Prantl’s burnt almond torte to ultimate test: a 9-month-old baby.
Alcohol in Grocery Stores Will Kill Your Children, Says Bizarre Ad
The debate over privatization of liquor stores has turned into a bad soap opera.
No Backpacks Allowed
A Gateway elementary school considers 6-year-olds potentially armed and dangerous.
The ’Burghy Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2014
Just say no to fruit baskets and Amazon gift cards.
Crazy in Love, Even at 40
As PittGirl approaches her 40th birthday, she rekindles her love for Pittsburgh.
How to Win 1,000 Best Mom Ever Points in 10 Minutes
You can 3-D print your own custom toys right here in Pittsburgh. Right now. For $10.
4 Holier-Than-Thou Rules for Bandwagon Pirates Fans
Welcome to the family, newbies. Just don’t break these Commandments.
7 Rare Photos of Roberto Clemente
The Carnegie Museum of Art gives us a peek at its new Teenie Harris photography exhibition.
What Rocco Taught Me
The passing of K9 Officer Rocco changed PittGirl's perspective on animals.
Shock-Horror: A Few People Accidentally Got Parking Tickets Downtown
Move along, folks. Downtown is now post-apocalyptic, according to some media. May she rest in peace.
The Story Behind Google’s Mysterious ‘Happy Birthday’ Window
Why does Google’s Bakery Square office display a quirky piece of East Liberty ambiance?
5 Words We Should Never Use Again. Literally.
PittGirl reminds you that certain words once were saved for those who’d earned the designation.
Pittsburgh Tattoo Hall of Fame: Classy Edition
Forget wearing your heart on your sleeve. Wear your city on it.
My Big, Fat Cookie-Less Wedding
PittGirl recounts her own nuptials, which involved hungry guests doing the step-clap ... but not a single ladylock.
Luke Ravenstahl Returns to Twitter to Act Like a 13-Year-Old
The former mayor throws shade at Bill Peduto via some passive-aggressive retweeting.
Tunnel Monster vs. River Monster
Only one local legend can survive.
The Pittsburgh That Could Have Been: Part ‘Star Wars,’ Part Paris
An Arc de Triomphe over Bigelow Boulevard? A Central Park in the Strip District? Twin towers downtown? It could have happened.
10 Reasons Why Pittsburgh Owned 2013
From a giant rubber duck to cutting-edge restaurants to a yarn-bombed bridge, our city had the world buzzing this year.
PittGirl's Pittsburgh Pop Quiz
You'll never believe what people are Googling about Pittsburgh.
Dear UPMC and Highmark: Stop Being Ridiculous
After weeks of gross TV attack ads, the next step is shin-kicking and wet-willies.
Three Rivers Stadium Website Still Exists, Is Amazing
Take a trip back to the time of Kordell Stewart, Mayor Murphy and Netscape Navigator.
Terms of Endearment
If you still call it the Sixth Street Bridge, turn in your Pittsburgher Card.
The World-Famous Yinzer Gift Guide: 2013
If you read this list, it will be absolutely impossible to mess up your holiday shopping.
Mayor-Elect Bill Peduto is Karaoke Royalty
Watch the future mayor of Pittsburgh sing Cheap Trick’s “Surrender” to Sally Wiggin’s delight.
Oprah’s Book Club, PittGirl Style
We eat local, so why not read local, too? Check out these books from Pittsburgh-based authors.
Never Have I Ever
PittGirl admits that she is not who you think she is.
Yinzer Christmas Came Early
PittGirl reveals the first item on her 2013 Yinzer Gift Guide extra early because you’ve all been such good boys and girls.
