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Location is Key in This Charming Shadyside Townhome

The three-bedroom home is located within walking distance of retail shops and restaurants.
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PHOTOS BY GIOVANNI MORGANO Sometimes location is everything — and there is no double 910 Bellefonte St. in Shadyside is a dream for anyone looking to live close to Pittsburgh’s amenities and attractions.  The three-bedroom, 2½ bathroom townhome is just a block from the heart of the Walnut Street business corridor, where there’s a variety of coffeehouses, restaurants, retail shops…

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House of the Week: Large, Luxury Condo on Mount Washington

Enjoy city sights and sounds on the sun terrace showcasing 180 degree panoramas of the Three Rivers.
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1 Trimont Lane 1415A, Mount Washington, PA 15211 Presented by Lori Hummel Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This magnificent unit offers three bedrooms plus two and one-half baths. Setting a new standard in luxury living, the open layout has been reimagined by an illustrious design firm. With generous rooms that flow effortlessly, this beautiful space has been updated with Brazilian…

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This Tudor-Style Duplex Will Have You Investing in Squirrel Hill

Located North of Forbes, both the first- and second-floor units have been completely remodeled.
Rosa Colucci/Hot Property,

Located just minutes away from the Five Points intersection of Wilkins Avenue and Beechwood Boulevard in Squirrel Hill, the up/down duplex at 1430-1432 Severn Street presents an opportunity to become both homeowner and landlord in one of Pittsburgh’s most desirable neighborhoods.  The completely remodeled, all-brick, Tudor-style property is listed for $625,000 with Fred Harr of Howard Hanna Real Estate (MLS#…

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From the Magazine, Things To Do

Spotlight: Going Back to the Plant at The Carnegie Museum of Art

An in-depth Carnegie Museum of Art exhibition of photography by Gordon Parks brings Pittsburghers inside a bustling grease plant — where your relatives may be waiting.
Sean Collier,

PHOTOS COURTESY AND COPYRIGHT THE GORDON PARKS FOUNDATION A little less than 80 years ago, renowned photographer Gordon Parks made a trip to Pittsburgh to take pictures of workers inside a sweltering, bustling grease plant along the Allegheny River. The photos Parks took captured the difficulty of the work and quietly illustrated persisting labor divisions, including those that ran along…

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House of the Week: Spacious Four-Bedroom Home in Fox Chapel

The Catalpa House, its original name when constructed nearly a century ago, is located on more than two acres of greenery.
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110 Catalpa Ridge Road, Fox Chapel, PA 15238 Presented by Julie Rost Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Built in 1923, this home is a private, quiet oasis set on 2+ acres of mature trees, perennial gardens, lawn and patios. Centrally located in Fox Chapel, the four-bedroom stucco home is awash in natural light. Its spacious entry boasts a grand…

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A Slice of Charm Goes on the Market in Oakmont

The renovated, century-old home is located within walking distance of restaurants, retail shops and a river.
Rosa Colucci/Hot Property,

PHOTOS BY MARK HOLEWINSKI, MJH IMAGES If April’s tax filing deadline left you feeling like you will never be able to afford a home, fear not. This week’s Hot Property search turned up an affordable gem in Oakmont. Wonderfully renovated, the home at 308 Beech St. features two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a lot of flexible space. It’s also located…

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House of the Week: Luxury Downtown Condo at Piatt Place

This two-bedroom unit is located in a 24/7 fully managed building with an open air atrium, fitness center and business center.
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301 Fifth #604, Downtown Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Presented by Roslyn Neiman Howard Hanna Real Estate Services With award-winning design and construction, this special unit boasts state-of-the-art cabinetry, custom constructed hardwood floors, an enclosed glass library. Other features include a lineal gas fireplace, electronic control four system throughout, and luxury baths with a shower that flows from the ceiling into a whirlpool tub….

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This is What You Need to Know Before Building a Custom House

Dan Meade of Pittsburgh-based Prime 1 Builders shares his insights and tips for building a home from the ground up, including why you shouldn’t skimp on the kitchen.
Rosa Colucci/Hot Property,

HOUSTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY | PHOTOS BY NORA BEST PHOTOGRAPHY Furniture designer Charles Eames famously said “Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design.” The sentiment could also be applied to building a custom home — just ask Dan Meade.  The award-winning president and owner of Prime 1 Builders — which has been recognized by Houzz, The Builders Association of…

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House of the Week: Squirrel Hill Colonial

This four-bedroom home has been designed to offer modern luxury living.
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1647 Overton Lane, Squirrel Hill, PA 15217 Presented by Caroline Chaddad Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Featuring four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a finished basement with equipped kitchenette, an extra playroom area and office, this home in Summerset, Squirel Hill has upgrades throughout. The kitchen features a unique backsplash with high-end stainless steel appliances and a trash compactor. The breakfast…

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Curious About New Homes? Here’s What Is Being Built in the Pittsburgh Area

Columnist Rosa Colucci takes a look at new model homes and details how much it will cost you.
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As spring struggles to materialize under this last blast of winter, Hot Property is taking a break from bargain house hunting to check out what’s going on in the world of new construction. Here is what’s available at varying price points. What $700,000+ Will Get You First up, Infinity Custom Homes is putting the finishing touches on its latest model…

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What Are the Big Upgrades Coming to PNC Park This Season?

From additional gathering spaces to historical mini-exhibits throughout the park, a lot is changing in 2022.
Ollie Gratzinger,

PHOTO BY RICHARD COOK Just in time for the Pirates’ home opener next week, fans can expect to see some notable upgrades around PNC Park. Park officials announced Monday what they called “significant enhancements to the fan experience.” Updates will mostly focus on providing more gathering spaces throughout the ballpark and include new social gathering spaces with views of the…

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Sandcastle Water Park Promises Big Changes for its 2022 Season

The changes are all part of a multimillion dollar park improvement plan that Sandcastle unveiled on April 1 — no joke.
Ollie Gratzinger,

PHOTOS/RENDERINGS COURTESY OF SANDCASTLE It’s been a big year for Pittsburgh’s amusement parks, and the season hasn’t even begun yet.  Last month, both Kennywood Park and Idlewild Park & Soak Zone announced that they would open earlier than usual with some notable changes in store. Today, Sandcastle joined its sister parks with the promise of exciting events, a new waterslide…

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House of The Week: Spacious Colonial in Fox Chapel

This seven-bedroom home is perfect for the largest of families.
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7 Sweet Water Ln., Fox Chapel, PA 15238 Presented by Stephanie Veenis Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Enjoy this home’s spacious open floor plan for dining, entertainment, and work. Light abounds all day long. A covered porch with outside media and a fireplace brings you to vacation mode throughout the seasons. No question there is a space for whatever a family needs….

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What Will It Cost to Restore Pittsburgh’s Riverfronts, Parks and Trails?

Riverlife’s Completing the Loop project, which aims to create community green spaces within the city’s 1,055 acres of riverfronts, will be funded largely through fundraisers.
Ollie Gratzinger,

PHOTOS VIA RIVERLIFE | AREAS MARKED IN GREEN REPRESENT THOSE INCLUDED IN THE COMPLETING THE LOOP PROJECT. Access to Pittsburgh’s many trails and parks may be priceless, but the process of finishing and restoring these areas is anything but; Riverlife’s Completing the Loop project is expected to cost an estimated $246.9 million.  The funding, according to Riverlife President and CEO…

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This Condo in Oakland Is Perfect for a Doctor, a Student or a Retiree

The studio space is located in a U-shaped historical apartment complex designed by architect H.G. Hodgkins.
Rosa Colucci/Hot Property,

Last week, I wrote about how finding homes for sale for less than $200,000 in a competitive Pittsburgh real estate market, such as this four-bedroom Victorian that quickly went under contract in Brighton Heights, could still be done.  This week’s Hot Property is another affordable gem, but it’s a rather swanky condominium in Oakland’s Hampton Hall. Located at 166 N….

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House of the Week: Former Model Home in Peters Township

The five-bedroom home built by Benjamin Marcus boasts an open floor plan with a two-story foyer.
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380 Buckingham Dr., Peters Township, PA 15367 Presented by Helen Sosso Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Built in 2020, this well-appointed, former Benjamin Marcus model boasts an open floor plan. Upon entering, you’ll love the soaring two-story foyer which flows into the living area. Here you will find a wall of elongated glass windows, a switch-controlled gas fireplace and an open view…

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Did You Know Lake Erie Has Its Own Legendary Monster?

Lake Erie is the fourth largest and shallowest of North America's five Great Lakes.
Huck Beard, Photos by Huck Beard,

Let’s start big with Pennsylvania’s largest lake, which is also the fourth largest (by surface area) of North America’s five Great Lakes. It’s also the shallowest and the first to freeze in the winter. The southernmost of the Great Lakes, which we share with Canada, once sat near the settlements of the Erie, Attawandaron, Iroquois and Anishinaabe tribes, who fished…

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Conneaut Lake is Pennsylvania’s Largest Natural Lake

This particular body of water has inspired quite a few ghost stories.
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Pennsylvania’s largest natural lake is just a short drive north in Crawford County. The typical lake activities — boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, strolling a historic boardwalk — can be found here, but we need to talk about the ghosts. A dozen hotels once dotted the shores of Conneaut Lake, but the historic Hotel Conneaut is the sole survivor. At…

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Twin Lakes Park is a Popular Lake-Duo in Westmoreland County

Both lakes are stocked with game fish by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and it’s a popular destination for ice fishing in the winter.
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For a quiet walk or jog through a pristine lake ecosystem, try this lake duo in Latrobe. A figure-8 walkway circles both lakes — known as the Upper and the Lower — in a 2.5-mile, easy stretch in the shade. Reflection Island, on the Upper Lake, is designed for remembrance of loved ones who have passed, while the Vietnam Veterans…

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Marshall Lake Is The Man-Made Jewel of North Park

The lake is stocked with game fish and attracts thousands to its shores on the first day of fishing season.
Huck Beard, Photos by Huck Beard,

North Park is the largest in the Allegheny County Parks system. The lake itself is bordered by almost five miles of natural woodlands. At one time, the area’s Old Pine Creek flowed into a surrounding marshy area; this wetland was transformed into the man-made lake now known as Marshall Lake (or North Park Lake). The lake was soon stocked with…

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Yes, You Can Still Snag a House in the Pittsburgh Area for Under $200,000

Rosa Colucci shares her tips for finding an economically priced home, such as this four-bedroom Victorian that recently went under agreement in Brighton Heights.
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With inflation at an all-time high, are there any affordable gems left on the market for under $200,000 in Pittsburgh? The good news is that there are, but if you’re hoping to snag one, be ready for a ride.  For example, Sara Augustine, an agent with ReMax City Life, recently listed 1109 Davis Ave. in Brighton Heights for $179,900 (MLS#1540982)…

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This Week in Pgh History

This Week in Pittsburgh History: The St. Patrick’s Day Flood

The flood is considered one of the region's worst natural disasters.
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PHOTOS: ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PHOTOGRAPHS, 1892-1981, MSP 285, DETRE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES AT THE HISTORY CENTER. Nearly 2 inches of rain fell in Pittsburgh on March 16, 1936. Combined with melting snow, the rain caused massive flooding; a day later, the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers rose to a peak of 46 feet at the Point, more than 20…

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House of the Week: Renovated Dutch Colonial in Fox Chapel

This five-bedroom, five-full-bath home sits on a mostly flat three-plus acre lot.
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203 Fairview, Fox Chapel, PA 15238 Presented by Julie Rost Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This expansive estate is fully renovated and features a gourmet chef’s kitchen with marble countertops, Wolf appliances, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a wet bar.  The dining room with a coffered ceiling leads to a tiled sunroom. There is also a large family room with…

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What Will the New Fern Hollow Bridge in Frick Park Look Like?

PennDOT and the City of Pittsburgh say construction will begin in April.
Ollie Gratzinger,

PHOTOS VIA PENNDOT Almost two months after the collapse of the Fern Hollow bridge in Frick Park, the city has released preliminary designs of what the replacement structure will look like and said construction will begin in April. The new bridge will still carry four lanes of traffic, with a 5-foot sidewalk along the northern lanes and an approximately 10.5-foot…