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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.
Pittsburgh Magazine Writers Win Big at This Year’s Golden Quill Awards
Freelance contributors took home prizes in three categories — including the prestigious Ray Sprigle Memorial Award.
Bugging Out: A New Tool Can Help You Avoid Pests This Autumn
The Pest Index predicts how much insect activity people can expect to see each day.
Doc Star: What Made Dr. Freddie Fu So Special
A viewing and memorial service are both planned for the late orthopedic pioneer later this week.
Can a Self-Described Scaredy Cat Survive Pittsburgh’s Most Popular Haunts?
I recently walked through my first-ever Halloween attraction: ScareHouse. And I lived to write about it.
All Aboard: Restoration of Wilkinsburg Train Station Celebrated With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The historic landmark had been abandoned for more than half a century.
This Wednesday Is the First National Silent Movie Day — Thanks to a Pittsburgher
Chad Hunter launched the annual celebration of silent film. It’s already received a nod of approval from the likes of Martin Scorsese and Turner Classic Movies.
Unvaccinated Residents Are 20 Times More Likely to Die of COVID-19 Than the Vaccinated
Allegheny County Health Director Dr. Debra Bogen is stressing the importance of getting vaccinated.
Taste Test: Should You Sip the Pumpkin Pie Pop from Sheetz?
We try out the limited-edition flavor in the Sheetz Pop line.
Pittsburgh City Council Set to Approve Ordinance on Electric Scooters
The Spin scooters, which have been around the city since the start of a pilot program in July, face stricter traffic regulations following a slew of complaints.
Pennsylvania Implements 2-Bottle-Per-Day Limit on Certain Liquor Purchases
The state’s Liquor Control Board says supply chain shortages are to blame.
Nearly 10,000 Fans Voted on a New Color for Kennywood's Phantom's Revenge. What is It?
The tracks will be painted after this year’s season concludes.
Why Pittsburgh's Annual Light Up Night is Moving to a Saturday
After a year off because of the pandemic, the celebration returns with a new day, a new look and a new sponsor.
9-Year-Old Opera Star Falls Short in Final Round of ‘America’s Got Talent’
Victory Brinker’s winning streak came to an end Wednesday, but she still garnered an impressive legacy throughout her tenure on the show.
Annual Recipe For Hope Fundraiser Proves Most Successful Yet With More Than $73,000 Raised
Familiar faces from Pittsburgh’s TV and radio stations threw on aprons Saturday night for a fundraiser for Hair Peace Charities.
Which Pennsylvania Universities Appear on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges List?
Carnegie Mellon came in at No. 25 nationally, making it the top school listed in Western Pennsylvania.
Three Pennsylvania Locales Rank Among the Top 10 on a List of Best Mid-Atlantic Resorts
Nemacolin, Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Hotel Hershey ranked No. 4, 6 and 9, respectively.
Duquesne University Hosts Exhibit Commemorating 9/11 Anniversary
“September 11, 2001: The Day that Changed the World” includes archival photographs and images of artifacts from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum’s permanent collection.
City Theatre to Premiere Free, Pittsburgh-Centric Show Based on Refugee Experiences
“The Rivers Don’t Know” explores the real-life experiences of local immigrants.
9-Year-Old Latrobe Opera Singer Is One Performance Away From Winning ‘America's Got Talent’
Victory Brinker is one of 10 contestants in the running to win the show’s $1 million prize.
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Will Celebrate 25 Years By Illuminating City Parks
The Conservancy is partnering with LUXE Creative to bring dynamic light installations and block parties to six public parks during the first weekend in October.
Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Hamlet to Step Down
An August state ethics report found evidence of wrongdoing, but local groups argue Hamlet has been unfairly scrutinized.
