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In Harmony, PA You’ll Find Peace, Love and (Of Course) Harmony

The small town in Butler County, a former religious community, is rife with history and charm.
Ollie Gratzinger,

PHOTOS BY HUCK BEARD It’s called Harmony, and it’s aptly named. The historical little town is just outside of Zelienople, about a half-hour drive from Downtown Pittsburgh. It boasts good food, friendly people, quaint shops and a storied history dating back more than 200 years. The town was settled in the early 19th century by the Harmony Society, a group…

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Historical Sites

The Common Field of the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stoneycreek Township, PA

The Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County offers a poignant tribute for those who died there on Sept. 11, 2001.
Ollie Gratzinger,

PHOTOS BY HUCK BEARD While the 9/11 memorial in New York City has welcomed more than 10 million visitors from across the world since it opened at Ground Zero in 2014, another memorial commemorates the lives lost that clear autumn morning just a short drive from Pittsburgh. Beneath a sapphire sky and surrounded on all sides by the rolling hills…

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Historical Sites

The Carrie Blast Furnaces in Swissvale Are A Historic Power House

The former industrial site provides a glimpse into the bygone days of the Steel City — but there’s plenty of art to discover in this surprising site, too
Abigail Hakas | Next Generation Newsroom,

PHOTOS BY HUCK BEARD The Carrie Blast Furnaces offer a striking glimpse into the past of ironwork, industry and workers’ rights in Pittsburgh. Driving up to the blast furnace is an experience in and of itself. The trees lining Carrie Furnace Boulevard roll away to reveal the towering structures — 92 feet tall and faintly amber from years of rust….

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House of the Week: Colonial Smart Home in Pine Township

This high-tech home features smart technology and includes intelligent toilets, mirrors and more.
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209 Pin Oak Dr., Pine Township PA, 15090 Presented by Jeannine Mullen Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This spacious home in the Sunset Ridge community of Pine Township boasts four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a three-car garage, a multilevel deck and a Tonal digital home gym. The home includes technology that enhances everyday life like Kohler intelligent toilets, voice-activated Verdera lighted…

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This Upper St. Clair Estate is Perfect for Your Next Gathering

The 3,500-square-foot home is surrounded by mature trees, gardens, a pool and multiple outdoor living spaces.
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There are many reasons why homeowners choose to move, including family, neighborhoods and schools. For Dr. Daniel Lattanzi, an OB-GYN, and his wife, Linda, it was the particular intersection of all three that triggered the purchase of their Upper St. Clair home.  “We lived in Peters, my husband was practicing at St. Clair Hospital. We moved closer to the hospital…

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House of the Week: Large Colonial in Upper St. Clair

This home sits on the corner lot of a private street and boasts an in-ground pool.
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1800 Woodlands Circle, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 Presented by Donna Tidwell Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty PHOTOS VIA BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY This home is an entertainers’ paradise in Woodland Estates located in Upper St. Clair. It boasts a classic formal living room with a fireplace and crown molding, a private office with panel walls and regal columns in the formal dining…

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Hot Property

This Renovated Ranch in McCandless Could Be Your Own Party Palace

Built in 1954, the ranch has a series of expansive additions, including a patio with an unusual custom bar.
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PHOTOS BY ED ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY David and Teresa Pitell have no shortage of great stories when it comes to David’s family home.  Located at 9301 Venango Drive in McCandless, the house has gone through a lifetime of renovations and reimaginings at the hands of David’s late father, Gerald Pitell, who oversaw the construction of the home in 1954.  “Originally, there…

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House of the Week: Secluded Estate in New Stanton

This luxury home sits on more than 16 private acres.
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209 Glenn Fox Rd., Hempfield Township, PA 15627 Presented by Katie Aretta Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This spectacular home located in Hempfield schools has numerous high-end amenities. A cook will adore the amazing gourmet kitchen. The first-floor, two-story family room has a spiral staircase to the home’s library, soaring ceilings, and a spectacular floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. There is no…

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House of the Week: A Modern Condo in Bloomfield

This brand-new unit is located minutes from Downtown, Bloomfield shops, the Strip District and more.
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4041 Liberty Ave, #300, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Presented by Darla K. Jobkar Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This meticulous and modern condo features 1,238 square feet of open floor space with an abundance of natural light throughout. Quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, soft-close white cabinetry and a subway tile backsplash make the kitchen pop. An indoor, heated parking space…

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UPMC Breaks Ground on the Largest Hospital in Pittsburgh History

The new Presbyterian Hospital tower will span 17 stories and 1.2 million square feet of space.
Ollie Gratzinger,

You may soon notice some construction in Oakland — more than usual, that is. UPMC just broke ground on a new $1.5 billion UPMC Presbytarian hospital project along Fifth Avenue and DeSoto Street, located in front of and connected to the current UPMC Presby. The new 17-story, 636-bed institution will be the largest hospital in Pittsburgh’s history, and the largest…

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Down by the Mon: Sandcastle Makes a Splash With a Massive Offseason Overhaul

A refresh has made Sandcastle feel like a beachside destination on the banks of the Monongahela.
Sean Collier, Photos by Huck Beard,

It takes a lot more than sand and water to make the Mon feel like a beach. Sandcastle, the West Homestead waterpark that has since 1989 welcomed sunbathers and thrillseekers for a summer escape, has progressively expanded its offerings throughout its 33-year history. With a recent, massive offseason overhaul, however, the riverside theme park truly feels like a transplanted Jersey…

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Life is Like a Luxury Hotel with this Condo at Downtown’s Fairmont Pittsburgh

The two-bedroom unit on top of the Fairmont hotel has sweeping views of the city, plus access to concierge services, a fitness center and spa.
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PHOTOS BY JESSE RIESMEYER The luxury Fairmont Pittsburgh hotel, located at 550 Market St., Downtown, sits on a triangular slice of a street corner that intersects Liberty and Fifth avenues and also cuts a straight arrow line to another important triangle in the city — the fountain at Point State Park.  It’s also no more than half a mile from…

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Best of Summer: Inside The Year-Round Party Pool House

This fun and edgy indoor/outdoor swim-spa pool space will have guests feeling like they’re on a tropical getaway, all year long. 
Jessica McKenzie,

PHOTOS BY LAURA PETRILLA Swimsuit and flip-flop season may be brief in Pittsburgh, but Beth Fay Lane is able to hold onto it longer than most with an innovative addition at her home. Lane, marketing director and hardware specialist at SPLASH Kitchen Bath Home, and her husband, Calvin Lane, were able to create an outdoor oasis at their two-story, Mid-Century…

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This Old Pittsburgh House: The Realtor’s Court On The Hill

The family of Dana and Duffy Hanna, president of Howard Hanna Financial Services, reside in the historical Norman-style estate in Fox Chapel.
Mark Houser, Photos by Huck Beard,

Handley Court, the hilltop French Normandy-style estate in Fox Chapel where Dana and Duffy Hanna are raising their three children, has many apparent charms. Rustic and elegant, the sprawling seven-bedroom property at the top of Pasadena Drive has half-timbered white stucco walls topped with slate roofs and a jaunty ornamental turret. Built in 1923, it hugs three sides of a…

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House of the Week: Modern Meets Traditional in This Mt. Lebanon Old-Style Home

This house features a home gym, personal library and a 550-square-foot owner's suite with a free standing soaking tub, dueling vanities and more.
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1035 Washington Rd., Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228 Presented by Diana Mathison Howard Hanna Real Estate Services   This three-story Tudor home exemplifies the beauty of industrial elements fused with the spirit of 18th century charm and modern luxury. It features an open concept circular staircase, gathering room with a stone fireplace wall, box beam ceiling, herringbone hardwoods and sleek black…

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This Classic Bellevue Home has a Welcome Feel

The century-old, three-bedroom home is within walking distance of Lincoln Avenue’s shops and restaurants.
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After exploring historic Pittsburgh estates, a sleek city condo and a stunning stone Tudor-style home in Mt. Lebanon with an indoor pool, Hot Property this week is focusing on a charming neighborhood that often flies under the radar — Bellevue.  The three-bedroom, one-bathroom home for sale at 38 S. Fremont Ave. is classic Pittsburgh. Built in 1915, the century-old property…
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House of the Week: Spacious Contemporary in Fox Chapel

The five-bedroom house features a governor's driveway and an attached three-car garage.
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121 1/2 Springhouse Lane, Fox Chapel, PA 15238 Presented by Julie Rost Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Centrally located in Fox Chapel Borough, this updated five-bedroom contemporary boasts ample natural light, hardwood floors, a two-story foyer and more. The kitchen features a two-story stone fireplace, a Viking fridge, induction cooktop, a large granite center island, two sinks, a wall…

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Enjoy the Urban Life at This Strip District Penthouse

Located within walking distance of shops and restaurants, the unit has a grand view of Downtown’s skyline.
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PHOTOS BY 360 CAPTURES Karri and Scott Rogers had a specific plan when they left their traditional home in Greensburg for a spectacular urban penthouse in the Strip District — and that was to experience a different kind of lifestyle for a while. They purchased Unit 504 at 2419 Smallman St., located just steps away from Wigle Whiskey and some…

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House of the Week: Century-Old Estate in Shadyside

This stately home sits on 1.4 acres of land and offers a media room, gym and wine cellar.
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1145 Beechwood Blvd., Shadyside, PA 15206 Presented by Nettie Mercer Howard Hanna Real Estate Services   Dating back to 1905, this stately residence is set amid mature foliage offering privacy on 1.4 acres in Pittsburgh’s East End. Known as The Kelly House, it was designed by Pittsburgh architectural firm McClure & Spahr and constructed by Henry Shenk & Company. The…

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Big Changes Coming to Pittsburgh’s Cultural District

The Greer Cabaret Theater and its Backstage Bar will be overhauled starting this August.
Abigail Hakas | Next Generation Newsroom,

RENDERINGS COURTESY OF THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST One of Downtown’s signature performance spaces is getting a new look — one that should draw in more patrons and performances. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced an extensive remodel and expansion of the Greer Cabaret Theater, Backstage Bar and Theater Square lobbies; work is scheduled to begin in August.  The Greer Cabaret…

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House of the Week: Historic Charm with New Amenities in Sewickley Village

This six-bedroom home sits on a one-acre lot.
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604 Davis Lane Sewickley, PA 15143 Presented by Angela Pulkowski Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty A welcoming entry and a lovely porch surround this well-maintained home that is privately situated in Sewickley Village.  The impressive dining room features hand-carved woodwork. The gourmet kitchen includes a center island, custom cabinetry and a large gas oven range. The butler’s pantry is…

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On the Hunt: A Great Estate in Fox Chapel

The 9,000-square-foot home on the private Hunt Club Lane abuts the 90-acre Heinz family estate.
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PHOTOS BY MARK HOLEWINSKI, MJH IMAGES There are very few homes in the country that can compare to 15 Hunt Club Lane.  Located on a private road in Fox Chapel, the 9,000-square-foot home features five bedrooms, three full and three half-bathrooms. But that’s only part of the story.  The property has a bucolic location at the end of a single-lane…

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House of the Week: Large Tudor in Peters Township

This seven bedroom home is located within walking distance to schools and a park.
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115 Inverness Dr., Peters Township, PA 15317 Presented by Dione Cahillane Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This stunning Tudor is located in the Stonehenge plan of Peters Township. Guests are greeted by rich woodwork and a dramatic 2-story entry. The living room, and family room (currently a billiard room) both have fireplaces. The kitchen features cherry wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a double…

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Sheetz: How Did a Chain of Gas Stations Become Cool?

The family legacy continues for the growing convenience-store chain that sells whimsy on the side.
Grant Segall, Photos by Huck Beard,

TRAVIS SHEETZ, SHEETZ PRESIDENT & CEO Of all Sheetz’s foods, the new boss’ favorite is a “shmuffin” — an English muffin stuffed with his choices of meat, egg, cheese and spread. “I love that you can order breakfast all day long,” says Travis Sheetz, 52, president and CEO since January of his family’s surging chain of convenience stores, noting he…