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You’ll See the Sky and the Skyline from This Downtown Condo

Filled with modern touches, the two-level unit at Lumiere has breathtaking views of Pittsburgh.
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PHOTOS BY ALEXIS FATALSKY PHOTOGRAPHY It’s been nearly three years since Pittsburgh Magazine featured the Terrace Penthouse at Downtown’s Lumiere as its fifth annual Ultimate House. Built by Millcraft Development at the site of the former Saks Fifth Avenue store along Oliver Avenue, the building’s penthouse features four bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms and a 20-foot-wide glass NanaWall that opens to a…

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House of the Week: Classic Mt. Lebanon Tudor

This four-bedroom home is convenient to everything.
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76 Standish Blvd Mt Lebanon, PA 15228 Presented by Vera Purcell Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This home oozes character and charm from the gables to the stone wood trim, hardwoods and design. Immaculately maintained with a new kitchen, off of the family room is a fantastic deck that leads to the enclosed pool (pool house) just updated mechanics and…
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A Fairy ‘Godmother’ Oversaw the Transformation of this Mount Washington Beauty

Godmother Properties turned the neglected, century-old property into a contemporary, four-bedroom fairytale.
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Sometimes a thorn in the side can become a rose — enhancing everything around it.  Take for instance, the beauty that has grown from 404 Eureka St.  When Godmother Properties took over the Mount Washington home in 2018, it appeared ready for foreclosure. The two-story home had white vinyl siding that had turned to gray and in front was a…

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“The Christmas House” in Oakmont is Picturesque Enough for a Postcard

Filled with gingerbread details, the borough’s oldest house was moved several times.
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PHOTOS BY EXPOSURE IT REAL ESTATE MEDIA Built in 1850, the oldest house in Oakmont has been around the block a few times — literally. Amy Reiss thinks it’s one of most interesting things about her Italianate-style, 172-year-old home at 667 Fourth St.  “It was moved twice, so very long ago when there were no big trucks,” she says. “The…

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You Can Enjoy the Sunsets from this Mint Condition Townhouse

The immaculate three-bedroom home in Kennedy has two custom decks.
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PHOTOS BY 360 CAPTURES LLC After buying their first home in 2016, Pamela and Domenic DiPaolo took it on a joyful six-year journey.  As they were planning their fall wedding that year, they decided to focus their house hunt along the Interstate 376 West corridor. “That morning, we looked at a house in Green Tree,” Domenic says. “Pam wanted to…

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Winter Getaways

Winter Getaways: Presque Isle State Park

A very popular destination in the summer, this Erie landmark can be just as magical on a frigid winter day.
Richard Cook,

PHOTOS BY RICHARD COOK I wasn’t expecting much of a crowd when my wife and I decided on a Sunday road trip to Presque Isle State Park in the middle of February. The sun was out as the temperature inched above freezing. Driving through the park entrance, we realized we were not alone. Not by a long shot. Our first stop…

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Winter Getaways: Getaway Beaver Creek

All the comforts of home at this Lisbon, Ohio getaway, minus most of the electronic connections to the outside world.
Virginia Linn,

PHOTOS BY VIRGINIA LINN The tiny cabins at Getaway Beaver Creek are exactly as advertised: They’re tiny and you’re away — unplugged to virtually everything electronic and a little more than an hour from Pittsburgh. It’s one of 28 outposts across the country for Getaway, a hospitality company founded in 2015 that offers what it calls “mindful escapes.” Each is…

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Winter Getaways: Savage River Lodge

This getaway just over two hours away in Frostburg, Md., is a blend of outdoor fun and indoor comfort.
Hal B. Klein,

PHOTO BY JENNIFER DOBSON For many Pittsburghers, the idea of a classic Maryland vacation sparks visions of crushing soft-shell crabs or crab cakes by the Chesapeake Bay — or water activities in Deep Creek. But I’d also consider a winter visit to the spine of the Appalachian Mountains that runs through the state’s western panhandle. I stayed overnight at Savage…

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Winter Getaways: Jim Thorpe

Located in the southern Poconos, this getaway is perfect place if you're still picking up holiday gifts.
Sean Collier,

PHOTOS COURTESY POCONOMOUNTAINS.COM Pennsylvania has a number of charming small towns, but only one little Switzerland. Often dubbed the “Little Switzerland of America,” Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania is known for its remarkable natural beauty — which collides with relaxation and quick-getaway amenities. The town, once called Mauch Chunk before a PR-minded renaming in honor of the sports hero, is a great…

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Winter Getaways: Hocking Hills State Park

Hiking in this getaway in Lisbon, Ohio is as picturesque as it gets.
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting truckloads of the white stuff this winter. So if you’re longing to hear the crunch of snow under your booted feet, head to Ohio’s Hocking Hills State Park, particularly for the 58th annual Winter Hike on Jan. 21. It’s a (free) special day with a few hundred of your fellow hardy hikers who won’t…

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House of the Week: Newly Renovated Home in Squirrel Hill

This six-bedroom property is located in the Murdoch Farms neighborhood.
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1415 Squirrel Hill Avenue Squirrel Hill, PA 15217 Presented by Mollie Hanna Lang Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This stately home welcomes you with a large front porch, unique architectural arches, and a checkerboard floor porch. Inside, charm and style abound with every inch of this much loved, recently renovated Murdoch Farms home. The updated contemporary living floor plan offers a state-of-the-art…

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Take a Trip to Mars, Departing From the North Shore of Pittsburgh

At the Carnegie Science Center’s new, permanent exhibition, “Mars: The Next Giant Leap,” guests learn how we could be heading to the red planet sooner than you’d think.
Sean Collier, Photos by Becky Thurner Braddock,

At a new permanent exhibition inside the Carnegie Science Center, guests can explore what our lives might look like on Mars — from conquering the harsh terrain of the red planet to considering what societies humans would build on a Martian colony. Though the exhibit nods to science fiction, the focus here is on fact — and, guests will learn,…

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House of the Week: Renovated Row House on South Side Flats

This three-bedroom home is located within walking distance of Carson Street, Southside Works, shops and restaurants.
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2328 Sarah St. South Side, PA 15203 Presented by Julie Rost and Beth Cox Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This completely renovated home, by Thomas O. Gray Architects LLC, is situated on an extra-large lot with four covered parking spaces.  Inside is 2,600+ square feet of living space. Enter through double doors to an open first floor featuring exposed…

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History Comes Alive With These Luxury Downtown Condos in Pittsburgh

Designed by famed architect Benno Janssen, The Carlyle has two striking units for sale.
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PHOTOS BY JESSE RIESMEYER The Carlyle is among the most beautifully renovated condos in the city of Pittsburgh.  With its curved edge corner at the intersection of Fourth and Wood streets, Downtown, the neoclassical, gray granite building still cuts a striking figure more than 100 years after it was built in 1906. Designed by noted architect Benno Janssen of MacClure…

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Beyond the Cookie Table

A Pokemon Wedding Was the Perfect Choice for This Pittsburgh Couple

The pair enjoyed designing their special day with subtle nods to a favorite game.
Abigail Hakas,

PHOTOS BY KRISTEN WYNN PHOTOGRAPHY For Kristen Klessig and Drew Adam, a wedding centered around their love of video games just made sense. The two met at MAGFest, an annual gaming festival, while attempting to beat the world record for most people dressed as wizards in one place. The couple both dressed as wizards from Harry Potter and started a…

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Even the Upstairs has an Upstairs in this Grand Squirrel Hill Home

A spectacularly modern two-story addition and outdoor space was added to this classic center-hall, Colonial-style home.
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PHOTOS BY FLY OVER PROPERTIES From the front, 5540 Dunmoyle St. looks like any of the grand Pittsburgh homes that line one of Squirrel Hill’s prettiest streets, but inside is a whole different story — literally.  Built in 1939, the renovated five-bedroom, 5½-bathroom home has a spectacularly modern two-story addition. Pittsburgh-based architectural firm Indovina & Associates designed the addition, while…

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House of the Week: One-Of-A-Kind Home With Its Own Private Lake

This secluded home in Washington County sits on 61.5 private acres with a stocked lake.
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210 Bells Lake Rd Morris Twp, PA 15329 Presented by The Deems Team Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Looking for seclusion? Fish on your own two-acre, 20-foot deep lake that’s stocked with carp, blue gill, catfish and bass. The custom-built home features a wall of windows, a seating area, and an indoor bath. There’s also a small log barn…

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Local Florists Weigh in on How to Craft Your Perfect Bridal Bouquet

Couples planning their weddings are bombarded with a plethora of choices to make, so how should they choose the color of the bouquet?
Abigail Hakas,

PHOTO BY ARAUJO PHOTOGRAPHY | FLOWERS BY HENS AND CHICKS There are an infinite number of floral design choices fueled by personal preference and current trends. So how do you choose what color your bouquet should be? All-white bouquets are the traditional and timeless choice for brides. Colorful bouquets are a newer style choice that gives a pop of color…

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From Blue Collar to Hipster, Lawrenceville’s Story is Part of This House

The four-bedroom, single-family home was owned for more than 40 years by the same family with deep Pittsburgh roots.
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Their story is a classic tale of Lawrenceville’s evolution.  Before Business Insider ranked it among the “Most Hipster” neighborhoods in the world, and before the flippers arrived and the Brooklynites migrated there, Lawrenceville’s main drag was filled with neighborhood bars that served a shot and a beer to blue-collar workers who stopped in before heading home.  Dan and Mary Alice…

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House of the Week: Custom-Built, Brick Colonial in Sewickley Heights

This six-bedroom home sits on five private acres.
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1 Winterberry Ln Sewickley Heights, PA 15143 Presented by Jennifer Tanabe Howard Hanna Real Estate Services A paver drive leads to a two-story foyer with a curved staircase, marble flooring and a crystal chandelier. The foyer is flanked by a formal living room and dining room with antique chandeliers, hardwood floors, coffered ceiling and a fireplace with antique mantel. The center island…

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This Pittsburgh-Area Fall Wedding Made the Most of Halloween During a Pandemic

As the air got crisp and the Halloween festivities were kicking off, Maria Ignelzi and Nicholas Taglianetti had something else to celebrate: their wedding.
Abigail Hakas,

PHOTOS BY HOT METAL STUDIO Maria Ignelzi and Nicholas Taglianetti planned for an October wedding because it is Maria’s favorite month, but they never intended it to happen on Halloween.  “I mean, I love Halloween. I really do, but it was the only date that was available for the photographer that I wanted in October because I desperately wanted to…

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How One Couple Fell in Love with a Century-Old Victorian, and You Can Too

Filled with original details, the turreted home in Crafton has updated amenities.
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When they bought their century-old Victorican in Crafton four years ago, first-time home buyers Bre and Mike Cleary quickly learned the toils of home ownership after a plumbing issue forced them to completely remodel their bathroom not long after they moved in. “We were a little naive,” Bre says. “We wanted a little fixer-upper. Little did we know how much…

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What You Can See and Do at Pittsburgh’s New Moonshot Museum

The nonprofit on the North Side — touted as Pennsylvania’s first space museum — is already drawing hundreds of visitors.
Amy Whipple,

PHOTO COURTESY MOONSHOT MUSEUM At the Moonshot Museum, all that stands between you and what may become part of the first American spacecraft to land on the moon in 50 years is a pane of glass. On one side is a Clean Room, where protectively clothed and hair-netted team members from Astrobotic Technology are assembling the 6-by-8-foot Peregrine lunar lander….

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Want to Visit the Sistine Chapel? Now You Can — in Pittsburgh

A new display of the 16th century masterpiece, “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition,” is showing at the Ross Park Mall through January.
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Touring companies first offered Pittsburgh the chance to be inside a virtual Van Gogh painting. Now, you can see the Sistine Chapel up close, with 34 reproductions of Michelangelo’s famous frescoes. “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition,” runs through Jan. 22 at Ross Park Mall. The show is meant to offer visitors an up-close experience to view the artwork in near-life-size…