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Mystery of J.K. Rowling’s Pseudonym Cracked in Pittsburgh
Secret pen name of ‘Harry Potter’ author confirmed by Duquesne University professor Patrick Juola.
Warhol’s Risqué Campaign Featured in New York Times
Plus, Pittsburgh becomes the new home of the American Mustache Institute.
What Google Autocomplete Tells Us About Pittsburgh (and Cleveland)
The Google search bar is a fascinating window into how the rest of the world sees our cities.
100,000 Water Balloons Set to Explode at Station Square
This Saturday, Highmark Stadium will host an epic water balloon fight to benefit Team Tassy’s charity work in Haiti.
9 Pittsburgh Startups That Could Be the Next Instagram
Innovations being fostered at AlphaLab include an online marketplace for unused storage and an app for connecting the LGBT community.
Walk Your iPhone Battery Back to Life
South Side startup SolePower has invented a smartphone battery that recharges by harnessing walking power.
The Best 15 Seconds of the July 4 Fireworks
Watch this HD video of lightning striking during the downtown fireworks display.
Furries Aim to Break Guinness World Record
Anthrocon attendees will attempt to set the record for the world’s largest fursuit parade at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Jolly Good: Pirates Playoff Chances at 94 Percent
After a nine-game winning streak, Baseball Prospectus’ stats machine has the Buccos as a near-playoff lock.
Fourth of July Fireworks Set to Light Up Downtown Pittsburgh
Your daily guide to firework shows, powerboat races, flying dogs, burger-eating contests and more.
Your iPhone Might Be Turning You Into a Wimp
New research from Harvard University suggests that tiny smartphones are eroding our confidence.
CMU Researchers Creating 16th-Century Facebook
The Six Degrees of Francis Bacon project aims to visualize the Early Modern Social Network.
Pirates Rookie’s Tweets Will Warm Your Heart
Tony Sanchez might have had the greatest first career hit of all-time, and certainly the best social media celebration.
Pittsburgh Ranked Smartest City in America
According to data on the 100 most populous cities in the U.S., Pittsburgh is the brainiest of the bunch.
Coast-to-Coast Art Train to Stop in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is one of 10 lucky cities that will welcome Doug Aitken’s one-of-a-kind public art project.
How to Have the Perfect Pittsburgh Saturday
A team of local bloggers have teamed up to construct the best ‘Burgh day ever.
Watch Fred Rogers’ Emmy Acceptance Speech, Because We All Need It
Need a mental health break from a rough week? Mister Rogers is the best medicine.
Pittsburgh Ranked No. 4 Most Sinful City in U.S.
According to data based on the seven deadly sins, we're all a bunch of depraved jagoffs.
New Perrier Bottles Pay Homage to Warhol
Limited edition bottles celebrate the 30th anniversary of Andy Warhol's classic Perrier screen prints.
TV Chef Zimmern Says 'Burgh is 'Next Big Thing'
Andrew Zimmern, host of Travel Channel's 'Bizarre Foods,' hails Pittsburgh's craftsman approach to life.
Bike Your Buns Off
Pittsburghers can now bike all the way to Washington, D.C., without leaving the trail. Go on, then.
