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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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Hot Property

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…

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Hot Property

The Mirror House is For Sale — Could You See Yourself Living Here?

Artist Martin Prekop spent years turning the one-of-a-kind O’Hara home into a living art installation.
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PHOTOS BY KAELA SPEICHER PHOTOGRAPHY Nicknamed “The Mirror House” due to its unusual mirror-clad exterior, 897 Field Club Road in O’Hara was a simple split-level ranch when artist Martin Prekop and his late wife, Martha, bought it in 1994.  It’s not that way anymore.  Over the years, Prekop, a former dean at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Fine Arts, has…

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House of the Week: Row House in Historic Allegheny West

This remodeled three-bedroom home features a large chef's kitchen, designer dining room, game room and lounge with custom bar.
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952 W. North Ave. Allegheny West, PA 15233 Presented by Allyson Mahon Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This remodeled 3,300-square-foot, three-bedroom row house features custom and original historic elements, such as a large chef’s kitchen with pro gas range and Café appliances, Taj Mahal granite countertops, a designer dining room with custom millwork and three bathrooms. A show-stopping game room…

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Hot Property

The Living is Easy at This Townhouse in Ross

Built in 2019, the three-bedroom home boasts upgraded amenities and a convenient location.
Rosa Colucci/Hot Property,

When Rashidah and Grady Brown learned they would be moving to Pittsburgh for work, they quickly began researching where in the region they should buy a home. “We came from the south; we are new to Pittsburgh,” Rashidah says. “Everything that my husband read, that I read, said to come to the north.”  They landed on 223 Olivia Way, a…

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House of the Week: Modern Meets Rustic in This Hampton Township Home

This five-plus bedroom North Hills house features a two-story foyer, eat-in kitchen, invisible fence for pets and heated driveway and garage.
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4818 Stonebridge Drive Hampton, PA 15044 Presented by Dawn Ross U’Ren Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This spacious, all-brick home in the Hampton School District features a two-story foyer, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in the family room, an eat-in kitchen with new quartz countertops and large island. The first floor also has a laundry room equipped with cubbies and storage…

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House of the Week: Elegant Abode in Squirrel Hill

This spacious four-bedroom home features a large living room and dining room, well equipped kitchen and two walk-in closets.
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1583 Parkview Blvd. Squirrel Hill, PA 15217 Presented by Janice DeCarlo Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This four-bedroom, four bath brick beauty is located in the coveted Summerset at Frick Park development in Squirrel Hill. The main level features a large living room with gas fireplace, french doors that open to a wide side porch, a large dining room and…

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Hot Property

Moving From Cleveland, This Family Found They Loved Living in Cranberry

Their spacious four-bedroom house features a killer custom closet.
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PHOTOS BY PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY When Morgan Pease and her family were being transferred to the Pittsburgh area for work, they secured a realtor to help find them a home.  Typically, that would be no big deal, but this was in the beginning of 2021, when the coronavirus pandemic was in full swing — and home prices were starting…

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Enjoy Waterfront Lifestyle on Washington’s Landing

This community features access to trails, private marina, top-reviewed restaurant and unparalleled city views
Sponsored Content Partner Maggie Jayson,

73 Waterfront Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Presented by Maggie Jayson RE/MAX Select Realty This exquisite townhouse features an open floor plan with views of the water, rich hardwood floors, two gas log fireplaces and a panacea of windows opening to two private decks. It also features an eat-in kitchen with an island, granite countertops and all-new Kitchenaid stainless steel appliances….

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House of the Week: A Contemporary Haven In Indiana Township

This four-bedroom home features a large great room, eat-in kitchen, finished basement and three-car attached garage.
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30 Wood Duck Trail Indiana Township, PA 15238 Presented by Darla Kay Jobkar Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This beautiful four-bedroom contemporary home is nestled on a wooded 1-acre cul-de-sac lot in the Fox Chapel School District. The custom-built house features a two-story entry, hardwood floors and walls of windows. The first floor includes a living room, dining room,…

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Hot Property

Two Years Later, Pittsburgh’s Baywood Mansion is Still for Sale

The owners of the historical, Second-Empire style mansion in Highland Park are now inquiring with local foundations to purchase and preserve the home as a display house.
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In the two years since Hot Property launched, we’ve featured more than 100 houses, from big to small, from the historical to the contemporary, for sale in Pittsburgh — as well as the stories of the people who owned and loved these properties.  When it comes to architecture, history and family ties, Pittsburgh has an embarrassment of riches, which is…

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House of the Week: Meticulously Maintained Brick Beauty in Upper St. Clair

This four-bedroom home features a family room with marble fireplace, sizable walk-in closet, sophisticated den and game room complete with pool table.
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222 Salem Drive Upper St. Clair, 15241 Presented by Mary Eve Kearns Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This elegant four-bedroom home is located on a cul-de-sac in Upper St. Clair’s sought-after Old Trotwood neighborhood. The meticulously maintained brick beauty features a two-story entryway with a chandelier, a marble fireplace in the family room, oak woodwork by a master carpenter, an…

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Hot Property

Big Love Filled This Small Oakmont Home Nestled on a Hill

Located near many of the borough’s amenities, the century-old, three-bedroom home has been extensively remodeled.
Rosa Colucci/Hot Property,

PHOTOS BY MARK HOLEWINSKI From a historical house that had been moved twice to a low-maintenance condo, Oakmont is filled with interesting properties, among them this three-bedroom house built in 1872.  Tucked away on a hillside, 800 Maple Way has been in Rita DeLellis’ family for more than 80 years.    “I grew up in that house,” she says. “It was…

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Hot Property

It Doesn’t Get More Pittsburgh Than This Restored Colonial on Mount Washington

A librarian with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh left more than 5,000 books around the carefully restored, 150-year-old home that's just steps from Grandview Avenue.
Rosa Colucci/Hot Property,

PHOTOS BY STEEL CITY VISUALS/ STAGING BY LAY OF THE LAND STAGING When Christopher Salimbene, the contractor and principal of SWZ Properties, decided to purchase 128 Bertha St. in the summer of 2021, he knew the old home on Mount Washington had one heck of a story to tell.  As it turned out, it had thousands of them.   The previous…

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House of the Week: Six Acre Estate Overlooking Sewickley Heights Golf Course

The property has fruit orchards, a large garden and a chicken coop to capitalize on the function and beauty of the land.
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135 Fox Hill Drive Sewickley, PA 15143 Presented by Angela Pulkowski Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This gated Sewickley estate abounds with privacy that is afforded by the winding drive that leads you to the house, barn and fruit orchards.  The home is designed to complement the serene setting. The barn is state-of-the-art and picturesque. The property has fruit…

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House of the Week: Brand New Luxury Home North of Pittsburgh

This five-bedroom home has plenty of space inside and out and is located in the North Allegheny School District.
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2003 Mallard Lane Baden PA, 15005 Presented by Kevin Mihm Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This luxury new Construction by Bachman Builders is nestled on a beautiful level nearly 1/2 acre home site backing to wooded greenspace. Inside is light and bright with an open, flowing floor plan. It features: Main-Level Master Suite 3-Car Attached Garage (3 Separate Garage Doors)…

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Hot Property

One Couple Went Searching for Maintenance-Free Living — And Found It Here

The two-year-old townhouse in Charter Homes’ Hastings community in South Fayette is within walking distance of a brewery, juicery and gym.
Rosa Colucci/Hot Property,

PHOTOS BY EXPOSURE IT REAL ESTATE MEDIA When Cindy and Brian Keady traded their four-bedroom, single-family home for a maintenance-free townhouse, they thought they would enjoy leaving yard work and home projects behind.  In the new Hastings Community Development by Charter Homes in South Fayette, they chose to build The Crosby Model, a three-bedroom, 2½-half bathroom corner unit at 2124…

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Pittsburgh Wine & Spirits Festival

Richard Cook

Savor the season’s best at this premier tasting event!   Fri. November 7, 2025 The Event Center at Rivers Casino 6:00pm – 10:00pm Event Highlights Taste 200+ wines, spirits & seasonal cocktails Shop exclusive selections at the onsite Fine Wine & Good Spirits Enjoy a buffet dinner included with every ticket Take advantage of complimentary parking at the Rivers Casino…

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Best of Design

Best of Design 2023: A Renovated Home That Extends the Outdoors Season

A classic, 1890s-era farmhouse in Edgeworth underwent a sweeping renovation that gave it a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. 
April Johnston,

PHOTOS BY TOM O’CONNOR PHOTOGRAPHY As the lead designer and co-founder of Wildman Chalmers Design, Heather Wildman thought she’d heard every possible renovation request: Make it bigger. Make it brighter. Make it modern. Make it functional. Oh, and please, please give us more storage. But the family living in a two-story, 1890s-era farmhouse in Edgeworth managed to come up with…

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Best of Design 2023: This New Home is a Work of Art in More Ways Than One

The sophisticated, ultra-modern-yet-inviting abode in Fox Chapel designed by Chicago-based architect Thomas Shafer isn’t for everyone — but it’s perfect for this art-loving couple. 
Rachel Weaver LaBar, Photos by Huck Beard,

It’s easy to assume certain things simply won’t work together: Ultra-modern architecture can’t also have a warm, inviting vibe; a home with mainly windowed walls can’t accommodate an extensive artwork collection; the Pittsburgh climate isn’t conducive to a house built around the concept of indoor/outdoor living. In Fox Chapel, an unusual home has managed to defy all those assumptions through…