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Step Up Your Wedding Photos at These Pittsburgh Locales

Local photographers weigh in on the perfect locations around town to add some extra depth to your wedding photographs.
Emily Costantino,

PHOTO BY ARAUJO PHOTOGRAPHY Pittsburgh may be known for its bridges, but the city also has countless staircases that are bound to elevate any wedding photoshoot. One popular location for staircase pictures is the Carnegie Museums in Oakland. Tony Araujo, co-owner of Araujo Photography, describes the staircase near the museum’s main entrance as one of his favorite locations for wedding…

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History, and Easy Living, Meet With This Townhouse on Washington’s Landing

Located just 2 miles from Downtown, the three-bedroom home looks over the Allegheny River and has its own theater room.
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Situated along the Allegheny River at 31st Street and Route 28, Washington’s Landing is one of Pittsburgh’s most intriguing — and beautiful — neighborhoods.  Once a brownfield site known as Herr’s Island, the location got a makeover as a mixed-use redevelopment in 1987.  Along with the new name, the island — just 2 miles from Downtown —  got a new…

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Flippers Delight: A Meticulously Renovated Home in Crafton

The owners of Fast Close Pittsburgh thoughtfully updated the century-old, four-bedroom home on Maplewood Avenue.
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PHOTOS BY PROPERTY VIDS PRODUCTIONS After featuring some pretty spectacular high-end housing around town, Hot Property this week marks the return of a beautifully renovated, century-old home that won’t break your budget. Built in 1910 and located in Crafton, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom house at 40 Maplewood Ave., has undergone an extensive makeover under the watchful eyes of Logan Drew and…

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House of the Week: Modern Estate in Adams Township

This spacious home sits on nearly 3.5 acres and is just minutes from shopping, restaurants and Interstate 79.
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148 Carriage Hill Drive, Adams Twp, PA 16046 Presented by Dominic Janidas, CCIM, MBA Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Elegance and privacy await at this beautiful, Tuscan-inspired five-bedroom, 6-bath, six-car garage estate. Located in the sought-after Arabian Fields community nestled amongst the rolling hills of Adams Township, this home sits quietly on almost 3.5 acres. First and second-floor primary…

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House Of The Week: Custom Contemporary In Richland

This five-bedroom, built in 2019, includes a three-car garage and is loaded with modern amenities.
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103 Field Brook Ln., Richland, PA 15044 Presented by Catherine Blandi Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This custom-crafted home by Phillips Builders is located in Field Brook Farms within the Pine Richland School District. The main level features a gorgeous, open floor plan with a welcoming foyer, an incredible, center-island kitchen with leathered, quartzite countertops, stainless appliances, a walk-in pantry and a…

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A Grand Old Family Estate Goes on the Market in Ben Avon

Filled with original details, the six-bedroom, Tudor-style home has only changed hands once in the last century.
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PHOTOS BY MEDIA360CAPTURES Occasionally, a grand old house defies the odds and retains its original glory. Such is the case with 7190 Brighton Road in Ben Avon, a home that only has changed hands once since it was built more than 100 years ago.  Owned for 64 years of those years by the late George and Ruth Trent, the large…

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House of the Week: French Tudor in Upper St. Clair

This large home has a built-in two-bedroom apartment, plus a fish pond, hot tub and more.
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2670 Merryoak Ln, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 Presented by Stacy & Emanuel Romanias Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty A beautiful and sprawling French country Tudor nestled in an enchanting forest awaits you, masterly built and designed by Fred Becker and Architect Gunther Kaier and appointed with the most delicate details creating beautifully elegant rustic charm throughout. This masterpiece is an…

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It Doesn’t Get Smarter Than This Home in Pine

Built by Infinity Custom Homes, the four-bedroom, technology-laden home is filled with eye-catching decor.
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PHOTOS BY JEFF MUSCHAR PHOTOGRAPHY His marriage ending, Rich Hoyland found the perfect home for the next phase of his life in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, when his real estate agent brought him to 209 Pin Oak Drive in the Sunset Ridge neighborhood of Pine.  Built by Infinity Custom Homes as a Smart Home showcase, it features four…

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House of The Week: Spacious Home on 2+ Acres in Fox Chapel

This home is built for entertaining in any season, inside and out.
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101 Wynnwood Dr., Fox Chapel, PA 15215 Presented by Annette Ganassi Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Entertaining is easy in this house that features a pool with a waterfall, hot tub, pool house, cabana, gas fire pit, outdoor grill and fireplace. In the colder months, cozy up to the fireplace in the great room with library loft, or work on your car…

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Your Kingdom Awaits in this Second Empire-Style Duplex on the North Side

Dennis Campbell restored the impressive historical home in Pittsburgh’s California-Kirkbride neighborhood to perfection.
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PHOTOS COURTEST PIATT-SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY It is not a stretch to say Dennis Campbell saved a piece of Pittsburgh history from the wrecking ball in 1995, when he jumped feet first into purchasing a Second Empire-style duplex at 1111 Island Ave. in Pittsburgh’s California-Kirkbride neighborhood.  Built in 1886, the home had definitely seen better days.  “The house had been for…

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House of the Week: Renovated Duplex in Allegheny West

This two-family home on the North Side lets you live in one unit and rent out the other.
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825 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Presented by Darla Kay Jobkar Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This completely renovated duplex is located just minutes from the city, stadiums and CCAC in historic Allegheny West. The bottom unit has one bedroom and two full baths; a center island in the eat-in kitchen, which boasts stainless steal appliances; exposed brick accents…

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Explore The Distant Past at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village in Avella, PA

The Distant Past Moments from throughout the region’s history are recreated and explored at Meadowcroft — from the last century to thousands of years in the past.
Sean Collier,

PHOTOS BY HUCK BEARD When you stand at the still-active archeological site at Meadowcroft, you quickly realize you have no frame of reference for the phrase “19,000 years ago.” You’ll think about the oldest civilizations you can name. The ancient Romans? That’s about 2,000 years back. Ancient Egypt? 5,000 years. If that’s as far into the past as you can…

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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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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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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,

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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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…