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Diversity, Friendship, Community on Tap at Manchester Home & Garden Tour

Featuring 11 dynamic properties, the annual event returns for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic.
Tanya Babbar,

PHOTOS MANCHESTER HISTORIC SOCIETY When Julie Kaigler moved to Manchester in 2019 with her husband, Will, they were starting a new chapter of their lives. With their children now grown, the couple fell in love with a more than century-old house in the historic North Side neighborhood — despite the fact that it was on the verge of crumbling. The…

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This Couple Planted Seeds of Love — Literally and Figuratively — at Their Wedding

Hannah Bair and Jesse Hershberger said their vows while planting a tree to grow with their love.
Megan Trotter,

PHOTOS BY PORTRAITS BY PEYTON SUZANNE Planting seeds of love is a good metaphor for a relationship’s beginning, but Hannah Bair and Jesse Hershberger took things one step further. For their Sept. 10, 2022, wedding, the couple planted a tree and declared their vows to each other on the four acres of land they own locally. “I want years and…

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House of the Week: Upper St. Clair Stunner Has Luxe Finishes, Custom Features

This 4-bedroom brick home features a circular home office and sunroom, marble fireplace, large kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and a custom three-car garage.
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2513 Heartwood Drive Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 Presented by Melissa Palmer Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This 4-bedroom stunner includes 12-foot coffered ceilings in the entry that boasts the home’s designer details. A marble fireplace flanks the living room that opens into a circular home office with two custom pocket doors and built-in bookshelves. Another fireplace is located in…

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Restored Aurelia Street Home is Filled with Old-Fashioned Grace and Luxury Touches

The thoughtfully renovated Victorian in Shadyside has five bedrooms alongside upgraded amenities.
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NYSB Construction business partners Mike Edwards and Ryan Klimovich have a passion for renovating and restoring old Pittsburgh homes; among the finest of them is 6354 Aurelia St.  The partners recently spent eight months restoring the Shadyside Victorian to perfection. Built in 1906, the home is one of six identical houses lined up side-by-side on the one-way block. The five-bedroom,…

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House of the Week: Colonial Farmhouse is Full of Old-World Charm

This 3-bedroom home includes a wood-burning fireplace, lots of natural light and an expansive barn complete with a 1-bedroom apartment.
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280 Barron Road Ligonier, PA 15658 Presented by Donna Tidwell Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This Colonial farmhouse sits on more than 5 acres of land, surrounded by majestic trees that add to the character and beauty of this historic farm. The home, originally built in 1834, features a spacious foyer leading into the living room and adjacent to…

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House of the Week: Live in the Lap of Luxury in This Downtown Penthouse

This 5-bedroom condo features an open concept design, built-in coffee station, wet bar and extensive rooftop terrace complete with pet recreation and washing areas.
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350 Oliver Ave. 1508 Downtown Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Presented by Eileen Lusk Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This elegant 5-bedroom penthouse is located in Pittsburgh’s Lumière building and features an open-concept design. A NanaWall in the great room brings the outdoors inside. Floor-to-ceiling windows give the homeowners a breathtaking view of the city and Mellon Park. A gourmet kitchen features…

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Could Opportunity Knock Again With This Charming Dormont Home?

Maggie Kucera became a homeowner at 28 when she purchased the century-old, Craftsman-style home.
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PHOTOS BY ALEXIS FATALSKY When friends decided to sell their Dormont home, Maggie Kucera saw it as an opportunity to own her own home before she reached the age of 30. At the time, Kucera was living in Shadyside, but couldn’t afford to purchase a home there.  “Dormont was much more affordable,” she says. “I remember being thrilled that I…

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House of the Week: Sleek Meets Spacious in This Fox Chapel Abode

The five-bedroom SmartHome features radiant heat flooring on the lower levels, 127 windows, a full wine fridge and a game room with a wet bar.
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409 Fox Chapel Road Fox Chapel, PA 15238 Presented by Julie Rost Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This new 5,700-square-foot sleek SmartHome was designed by Lindal Cedar Custom Homes and architect Aris Gorges. The 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath house sits on more than 2 acres. It features a massive built-in white oak bookcase, radiant heat flooring on the lower levels, 127…
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You’ll Find Conveniences Everywhere With This Squirrel Hill North Condo

Nestled against Chatham University, the two-bedroom unit has easy access to the city neighborhood’s upscale shops, restaurants and public transportation.
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VIRTUALLY STAGED PHOTOS BY STEEL CITY VISUALS Hidden by mature trees, the two-bedroom, two-bath unit that’s part of a complex nestled on the edge of Chatham University on a private lane in Squirrel Hill North also has the good fortune of the campus’ lush greenspace as its backyard. Kimberly Dobbins first saw 146 N. Woodland Road in 1991 while attending…

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Clever, Customized Details Make This Outdoor Space Perfect for The Entire Family

Meghan McDermott, owner of Blue and Blanc Design, took on the tall task of creating the perfect outdoor space for a very discerning client — herself.
April Johnston,

PHOTOS BY DAVE BRYCE PHOTOGRAPHY Late last summer, Meghan McDermott stepped onto her covered patio and peered at the backyard with a feeling that landed somewhere between dread and excitement. The renovation of her family’s six-bedroom, red-brick Colonial in Upper St. Clair was stretching into its 15th month — with all the noise, dust and disruption that entails — and…

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House Of The Week: A Breathtaking Sewickley Heights Masterpiece

This 4-bedroom home – designed by a world-renowned architect – features French doors, an eat-in gourmet kitchen and an in-ground pool.
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898 Persimmon Road Sewickley Heights, PA 15143 Presented by Molly Howard Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This 4-bedroom masterpiece was designed by world-renowned architect Benno Janssen. The sprawling home sits on more than five acres of property and features an elegant hallway flanked by French doors and arched windows. The gourmet eat-in kitchen features high-end appliances, a large island and plenty of…

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When a Wedding Photographer Gets Married, You Get an Epic Day

Derek Dibrell of Chase Images and Laura Phillipsie had a number of memorable details on their wedding day, including being married on a rooftop under a floral arch that perfectly framed the city they love.
Lauren Davidson,

PHOTOS BY JOEY KENNEDY PHOTOGRAPHY On Sept. 2, 2022, Derek Dibrell and Laura Phillipsie were married nearly six years to the day they met. They were married at Over Eden on the rooftop of the Tryp Hotel in Lawrenceville, just a few blocks from the site of their first date, Round Corner Cantina, which is also a short distance away…

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Here’s Your Chance to Own an “Artistic” Homebuilder’s House

The six-bedroom property in Marshall includes a one-bedroom apartment, a wine cellar and a Pilates studio.
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If you’ve ever wondered what a homebuilder’s personal residence is like, look no further than 310 Mingo Road in Marshall.   Mel Wann — a premier custom home builder who dominated the Pittsburgh market in the 1980s and ‘90s, built the luxe — 9,000-square-foot, six-bedroom, 6½ bathroom home in 1989. He went on to enter the home, which sits on more…

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House of the Week: Charming Oasis in the Heart of Squirrel Hill

This 7-bedroom beauty includes the perfect back porch for a barbecue, eat-in kitchen, stained-glass windows and a master bathroom with heated floors.
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6606 Northumberland St. Squirrel Hill, PA 15217 Presented by Sherri Mayer Howard Hanna Real Estate Services The perfect porch is ready for summertime living! If you want to have a barbecue, head out to the rear deck of this 7-bedroom beauty in Squirrel Hill. Exquisite stained-glass windows and pocket doors add to this home’s charm. An eat-in kitchen, formal dining…

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Ready to Dive into This Shaler Home with a Picture Perfect Pool?

The four-bedroom, stone ranch has been updated from top to bottom.
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  PHOTOS BY STEEL CITY VISUALS While Mary Lee and Bruno Conicella loved the four-bedroom, stone ranch at 1605 Burchfield Road in Shaler, it was the recently installed in-ground pool that sealed the deal for the couple when they viewed it for the first time 34 years ago.  “Our two children are both in their 30s now, but when they…

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Whatever Happened to the Spaceship/Beach Pad House that Went Viral?

Three years after it caused a sensation online, the unusual property in Plum went back on the market.
Jessica Sinichak,

PHOTOS BY CANDIDLY YOURS At the beginning of the pandemic, there were a lot of quirky moments (remember toilet paper rationing?) that made people laugh instead of cry as they adjusted to lockdown; Netflix’s “Tiger King” ruled the airwaves, goofy dances were just starting to go viral on TikTok — and, for a nanosecond, a little house in Plum was…

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Fore! Life’s a Breeze Living on the Greens in Cecil

The well-appointed, three-bedroom townhouse overlooks the 8th hole on Southpointe’s golf course.
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There are lots of reasons to love living on a golf course besides golfing — just ask Patricia DelGadillo and her husband, Alejandro Barretto. After selling their Downtown condo in 2021, the couple moved to 130 Fairway Landings Drive, a three-bedroom, 2½ bathroom townhouse overlooking the 8th hole on Southpointe’s golf course.  “The view is gorgeous, we can see the…

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House of the Week: A Modern Farmhouse Masterpiece

This 6-bedroom home features a master bedroom with its own coffee bar, a massive kitchen and an outdoor pavilion perfect for entertaining.
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1024 Goldeneye Drive Baden, PA 15005 Presented by Angela Hoying Pulkowski Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This custom-built 6-bedroom Kent Koch home is located in the Mallard Pond development. A custom black-and-white staircase greets visitors leading to the two-story foyer. The massive kitchen is complete with custom cabinets with dual islands, Thermador stainless appliances, four sinks, and a pantry….

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Smitten With Smithton: What’s Behind The Revival of This Historic Spot?

Trekkers on the Great Allegheny Passage are bringing new life to this historical borough that lost half of its population over the last century.
Grant Segall, Photos by Huck Beard,

From the Smithton Beach stop on the Great Allegheny Passage, it’s hard to make out Smithton Borough. The hamlet lies past a steep bridge across the tree-lined Youghiogheny River. Most bicyclists and hikers only notice a new trailside sign touting Smithton and old signs warning, “Cross Bridge Cautiously.” But if you do cross the bridge, you’ll find a historical borough…

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House of the Week: Luxury Penthouse Condo in Lawrenceville

The location of this two-bedroom unit puts Lawrenceville at your fingertips.
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3809 Liberty Avenue, #402 Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Presented by Christian Musuraca Howard Hanna Real Estate Services   This luxurious, expansive 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo features 14-foot-high ceilings, an open living concept with a gourmet kitchen and island, a distinct dining area, and a spacious master bedroom with double vanity sinks, and a huge walk-in closet. At a little over 1770 square…

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This is the Kind of Neighborhood Where the Homeowners Become Family

Houses like the five-bedroom, brick house on Woodwell Street in Squirrel Hill North rarely become available.
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PHOTOS COURTESY STEEL CITY VISUALS Tucked away in Squirrel Hill North on a street just one city block long, 6625 Woodwell Street is the kind of home that rarely makes it to market.  The families who live in these homes rarely move; when they do, a close relative or friend usually scoops it up.  Which is why Dan Klionsky and…

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House of the Week: Completely Renovated Beauty in Beaver

This three-bedroom home includes a deck, fenced-in yard and two-car garage.
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135 Dravo Avenue Beaver, PA 15009 Presented by Mary Briancesco Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Upon arrival, you’ll appreciate the beautiful landscape, porch, and attractive front door. Once inside take notice of the sprawling open floor plan and contemporary design. The first floor offers a large living room that features an elegant wood-burning fireplace and access to a bonus…

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May the 4th Be with You — While You View This Unique Pittsburgh Wedding

Lightsabers and an “emo hour” dance party are just a few of the things that made Ryan and Megan’s wedding special.
Lauren Davidson,

PHOTOS BY DAWN DERBYSHIRE PHOTOGRAPHY Before she married Ryan Gartley on March 11, Megan Abbott had been a bridesmaid 13 times, so she knew how to plan an amazing custom wedding. For her “Star Wars”-loving husband, there were lightsabers on the dance floor. For Megan, who’s part of an axe-throwing league, there was a small custom hatchet to use to…