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House of the Week: Sprawling Colonial in Fox Chapel

This 5-bedroom estate features a large backyard and a kitchen with a butler's pantry.
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15 Hunt Club Ln., Fox Chapel, PA 15215 Presented by Lori Hummel Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This one-of-a-kind custom home in Fox Chapel School District combines intentional design with mindful high-end finishes. A wedding staircase introduces this five-plus bedroom home designed by Montgomery & Rust. Wood floors grace the sunken living room and formal dining room. A cathedral family…

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Beyond the Cookie Table

These Stunning Pittsburgh Cookie Table Displays Take the Cake

Meet the runners-up to our fall cookie table contest.
Lauren Davidson,

PHOTO BY SAMANTHA TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY There can only be one winner, but there can never be too many cookie tables. View the submissions below that deserve some recognition. Wedding of Sara Hega and Chad Pappasergi January 8, 2022 PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY Wedding of Paige Pieretti and Josh Berndt March 19, 2022 PHOTOS BY JESSICA VOGELSANG PHOTOGRAPHY Email Weddings…

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An Affordable Home in Squirrel Hill? Yes, It’s Possible

The well-maintained, brick townhouse is within walking distance of the neighborhood’s thriving business districts.
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PHOTOS BY KIRSTEN HEAVY, FLYOVER PROPERTIES Homebuyers looking to break into the trendy End End housing market are going to want to take a look at 6656 Northumberland St. The moderately priced, three-bedroom, 1½ bathroom, all-brick townhouse has just hit the market for the first time since 1993.  Listed for $299,000 (MLS# 1557200, Reena Blumberger, Howard Hanna Real Estate, howardhanna.com),…

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A Matter of Time: A Grand Victorian Duplex Is Restored To New Glory

Long intrigued by an aging Victorian in Sewickley, the Izydores, with help from Wildman Chalmers Design, restored the century-old duplex to its former glory, while adding seamless modern touches.
April Johnston,

PHOTOS BY TOM O’CONNOR It was like the house had stood all those years just waiting for them. Built in 1895, the grand Victorian duplex on Broad Street in Sewickley was there when the family of Mark Izydore’s grandmother settled in the area and started a nursery and grass-cutting service that kept the village’s lawns green and manicured. It was…

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House of the Week: A Sophisticated Yet Comfortable Tudor in Mt. Lebanon

This five-bedroom home has been professionally renovated and designed.
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1174 Washington Rd., Mt Lebanon, PA 15228 Presented by Vera Purcell Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Located in the heart of Mt. Lebanon, this architectural gem is filled with seamless updates throughout. It includes top to bottom-original hardwoods, cove moldings on plaster walls, built-ins, wrought iron railings, high ceilings, archways and front & rear staircases. There are multiple spaces to lounge or…

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Etna Riverfront Trail and Park Named a Great Place in Pennsylvania

Butler Street in Etna received the same honor last year.
Ollie Gratzinger,

PHOTOS BY OLLIE GRATZINGER The Pennsylvania chapter of the American Planning Association just designated a new area as a 2022 Great Place in Pennsylvania — and it’s just a stone’s throw from Downtown Pittsburgh. The Etna Riverfront Trail and Park in Etna was transformed from a 1.8-acre neglected space along the Allegheny River into a vibrant trail, marking a milestone…

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The Front Porch Welcomes You Into This Mt. Lebanon Home

Located near the community’s thriving business district, the updated Dutch-Colonial Style home has five bedrooms.
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PHOTOS BY MARK HOLEWINSKI, MKH IMAGES After meeting and marrying in Philadelphia, Brittany and Stephen Glenn set their sights on moving back to Pittsburgh a decade ago — but it didn’t come easily. The pair were living across the state when they fell in love with 60 Cedar Blvd., a five-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Mt. Lebanon.  “We purchased our home…
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House of the Week: Spacious Tudor in Squirrel Hill

This house offers a game room, wet bar and wine cellar on the lower level.
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5837 Solway St., Squirrel Hill, PA 15217 Presented by Julie Wolff Rost Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This old-world Tudor features wonderful details, including hardwood floors, custom built-ins, wainscoting and paneled walls. An open entryway leads to the spacious main floor living room, family room and den. In the chef’s kitchen, you’ll find a large center island, desk area,…

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House of the Week: Stately “Mini-Mansion” in Shadyside

This home features eight bedrooms, five baths and a gourmet kitchen.
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12 W Woodland, Shadyside, PA 15232 Presented by Roslyn Neiman Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Located on one of the East End of Pittsburgh’s most coveted and private roads, this museum-quality residence has been refinished from top to bottom. Architecturally significant and awe-inspiring in every detail. Impressive foyer and winding staircase, exquisite formal living room and dining room with burnished wood moldings…

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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….