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Collier's Weekly

Perspectives: Sidewalk Parking Is Illegal — But, on Many Pittsburgh Streets, Necessary

As some Pittsburghers get up in arms about wheels on the sidewalk, the city seems content to let parking be a street-by-street battle between neighbors.
Sean Collier,

PHOTOS BY OLLIE GRATZINGER There’s a guy on my block who really, really doesn’t want you to park on his sidewalk. He’s taken the unusual step of printing and laminating a series of signs to this effect, lining the fence in front of his house with yellow placards instructing spot-searching motorists that putting two wheels on the curb is prohibited….

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Hot Property: Get to Know Weaver Homes at Festival of Homes Tour

Sponsored by the Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, the annual event showcases new builds around the area.
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PHOTOS COURTESY WEAVER HOMES For more than two decades, the Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh’s Festival of Homes tour has presented local homebuyers with the opportunity to spend a few weekends exploring what new builders have to offer.  It’s not a moment too soon. With supply chain disruptions and a constricted workforce caused by the pandemic, the sooner a housing…

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Bid on a Fire Truck, Lava Lamp and More at the Airport Authority’s Annual Auction

The event was held online last year due to COVID-19, but this year, it’s back and bigger than ever.
Ollie Gratzinger,

PHOTOS COURTESY BLUE SKY NEWS | ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY In the market for a fire truck? What about a lava lamp? A rice cooker? High-end designer dress shoes?  Look no further than Pittsburgh International Airport. Allegheny County Airport Authority’s annual auction returns in-person on Oct. 23, featuring thousands of items left behind by travelers. In addition to the more…

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House of the Week: A Country Home on More than 33 Acres

Located in the Fox Chapel School District, this home is less than 30 minutes from Pittsburgh.
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500 Cedar Run, Indiana Twp, PA 15101 Presented by Julie Rost & Bunny Wolff Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty The farmhouse was custom created by renowned local builder, Peter Perkins for the current owners. Abundant light streams through tall windows. Beautiful wide plank wood floors add to the charm. There are custom-built bookshelves in the library. The kitchen features…

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Hot Property: An Arts & Crafts Bungalow in Thornburg with Impeccable Design

The five-bedroom home includes many original details.
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PHOTOS BY ELEVATION PHOTOGRAPHY It didn’t take long for Sandra McPhee and her husband, James, to feel at home in Thornburg.  The couple moved to the area almost 10 years ago when they purchased 533 Hamilton Road, a spot-on Arts and Crafts bungalow in Thornburg’s historic district. Shortly after, they had a visit from a local historian, who shared some…

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All Aboard: Restoration of Wilkinsburg Train Station Celebrated With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The historic landmark had been abandoned for more than half a century.
Ollie Gratzinger,

PHOTOS BY OLLIE GRATZINGER In 1916, the Wilkinsburg Train Station opened with a three-day celebration and so much fanfare that more than 100,000 people are said to have attended. But when Amtrack discontinued service to the city in 1975, the station shut down, marking the end of an era for the once-prosperous city. For half a century, it sat rotting…

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House of the Week: Newly Renovated Home on Mount Washington

The home offers panoramic views from Neville Island to Squirrel Hill.
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427 Bailey Avenue, Mount Washington, 15211 Presented by Barbara Baker Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This unique property has been renovated from top to bottom with absolutely impeccable taste, state-of-the-art amenities, an open floor plan and chic decor. There are approximately 4000 square feet that feature original woodwork, rich moldings, high ceilings, beautiful stained glass windows and three stories…

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Pitt Commits to Building the Cathedral of Learning

It would take 11 years for this Pittsburgh landmark to get from groundbreaking to dedication.
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PHOTO BY CHUCK BEARD There was a fair amount of skepticism when University of Pittsburgh Chancellor John Bowman suggested building the world’s tallest educational building between Fifth and Forbes Avenue in Oakland early in the 20th Century. With classrooms overflowing from a postwar enrollment boom, Bowman eventually convinced the board of trustees to approve the construction of the 42-story skyscraper…

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House of the Week: Custom-Built Home on 13 Wooded Acres

Located in Franklin Park, this five-bedroom home has an appealing modern farmhouse vibe.
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2364 Kuhlview Dr., Franklin Park, PA 15237 Presented by Mary Ann Brettell Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This unique home features an inviting kitchen with granite countertops, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and a sun-filled breakfast room with a vaulted ceiling and wood-burning fireplace. The dining room offers gorgeous hardwood floors, an intriguing chandelier and glass doors leading to the covered rear…

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Hot Property: A 3-Acre Estate in Penn Hills That’s “Like a Gift from Heaven”

The 6,100-square-foot executive home is on a private, wooded lot.
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PHOTOS BY PHILIP HENSLER PHOTOGRAPHY It was an ad in the Sunday newspaper that enabled Bob Denove and his wife, Renee, to build the home of their dreams.  “My son was at 5 a.m. hockey practice. I opened the paper and saw the lot for sale,” Denove recalls. “I went home and said, ‘We have to see this today.’” The…

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From the Magazine, HOME + Design

Abandoned Storefront to Home: Cyd Mello’s Renovation Was a Family Affair

The designer partnered with her mother, Weisshouse owner Stacy Weiss, to transform a crumbling Morningside building into an edgy home with a retro vibe.
Rachel Weaver LaBar,

PHOTOS BY STUDIO LITHE When seeking out a new spot to live, some might consider a long-abandoned storefront with no existing kitchen or powder room as a hard pass. Cyd Mello saw it as an exciting opportunity. A designer with Weisshouse in Shadyside, Mello transformed the former Morningside grocery store into a haven, where a mix of vintage finds and…

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House of the Week: Luxury Home in Hermitage

This five-bedroom home offers 10,000 square feet of living space.
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4034 Arhaus Drive, Hermitage, PA 16148 Presented by Joanne Bates Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This gracious home has many high-end finishes from the moment you step foot inside. There is a gourmet kitchen complete with two islands, a Wolf commercial stove, a warming drawer, double ovens, a built-in microwave drawer, a pantry with a glass door and a…

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House of the Week: All Brick Colonial in Franklin Park

This spacious home is located just minutes from major highways, dining and shopping.
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1724 Sturbridge Drive, Franklin Park, PA 15143 Presented by Laura Donaldson Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Located in the Sturbridge neighborhood of Franklin Park, this home features four large bedrooms and a bonus loft area. A two-story, grand foyer with marble flooring and a custom staircase greets you.  The living room, family room and den are perfect for entertaining with both gas…

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Hot Property: The Breathtaking View is a Surprise in Greenfield

The vista from the four-bedroom brick home’s back deck stretches from Oakland to the Point.
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PHOTOS BY DARRELL FATALSKY It’s kind of a joke that native Pittsburghers never leave, or always boomerang back home, but it’s actually true — just ask Gretchen Hamm.  A native East Ender who attended Allderdice High School, she left Pittsburgh after school for work on the West Coast. Family connections and a love for the area brought her back to…

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Pittsburgh Portraits Adorn the Riverwalk Beneath the Fort Duquesne Bridge

The project, called “Black Flowers,” aims to celebrate the beauty and royalty of Black faces.
Ollie Gratzinger,

PHOTOS BY OLLIE GRATZINGER An artist, a wall and 215 cans of spray paint: It’s a recipe for something big. And big is exactly what Camerin “Camo” Nesbit has in mind. Beneath the Fort Duquesne Bridge, his sprawling mural is alive with a rainbow of familiar faces, and even though it’s still a few days away from completion, it’s striking…

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House of the Week: Custom-Built Home in Cranberry

Located on a quiet cul de sac, this house includes a backyard oasis.
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217 La Grande Dr., Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 Presented by Chuck Swidzinski Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This custom-built, four-bedroom home is all brick on the outside and features hardwood floors throughout the inside. The large eat-in kitchen includes granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. There is a two-story family room with judges paneling and a gas fireplace. The…

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Once a Church, This South Side Slopes Unit Has a Killer View

The two-bedroom Pius Street apartment has been completely renovated.
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PHOTOS BY FLY OVER PROPERTIES It was almost inevitable that Brianna Brown would live on the South Side Slopes at some point in her life; Five generations of her family had done so before her.  “My grandpap Bernard Kwiatkowski spent half of his childhood living on Pius Street. He lived with his grandparents on Gregory Street and on Pius Street,”…

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House of the Week: Model Home in Peters Township

This four-bedroom home, located in Hiddenbrook neighborhood, has plenty of room inside and out.
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209 Molly, Peters Township, PA 15317 Presented by Mary Eve Kearns Howard Hanna Real Estate Services A Heartland Princeton model PLUS model home, three sides are brick with a covered front porch. The home is located on an oversized lot with a large side yard. It includes a three-car garage and a level driveway. In the rear is a low-maintenance deck with…

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Hot Property: What Happens When You Combine Sweat Equity and Ingenuity?

The owners of this Cape-Cod-style home in Penn Hills gave it a wow-worthy makeover.
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PHOTOS BY ERIN RIBO, PETER THESIS PHOTOGRAPHY When people talk about a dramatic home transformation, this is what they mean.  Built in 1940, 400 Highland Road started out as a typical red-and-black brick, Cape Cod-style home. Sitting on a half-acre, cul-de-sac lot, the home has a great location in Penn Hills near I-376 and the former Churchill Valley Country Club,…

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House of the Week: Classic English Tudor in Upper St. Clair

This four-bedroom home is located within walking distance to Boyce Mayview Park.
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1450 Candlewood Dr., Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 Presented by Kristen Shaw / Barbara Baker Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This Classic Traditional English Tudor was designed by the owner.  Visitors enter through a grand two-story foyer featuring a curved staircase and Italian marble floors.  The living room features a large bay window and gas fireplace. Also on the…

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Hot Property: How to Find “Narnia” in Dormont

The whimsical Victorian is adorned with a lamppost reminiscent of the one found in the classic tale, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”
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The classic Victorian at 3225 Gaylord Ave. in Dormont that captivated Dana Burrows and husband Conor McCaskey back in 2008 is easy to spot. Painted in cheerful period colors, the exterior features fish-scale shingles and has an enchanting turret.  Above the front door, the house numbers painted in gold leaf on transom glass hearken back to a simpler time. In…

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House of the Week: Downtown Condo with Sky High Views

This five-bedroom home features 3,000 square feet of living space with panoramic views of the city's skyline and three rivers.
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320 Fort Duquesne Blvd 12CD, Downtown Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Presented by Lisa Solomon Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This luxury residence is two combined corner condo units that face Point State Park, the fountain, Heinz Field, PNC Park, Highmark Stadium, Mt. Washington and evening sunsets. It includes new windows that open for fresh air. The HOA fee includes heat, central air, water…

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Hot Property: You Can Walk to Hartwood Acres from this Wooded Lot

The colonial-style home in Hampton Township also is close enough to the park that you can hear the sounds of outdoor concerts from the rear deck.
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PHOTOS COURTESY EXP REALTY First impressions matter. Homeowner Ian Knott remembers exactly what it felt like the first time he drove into the wooded cul-de-sac of Hampton Township’s Swansea Crescent neighborhood. “Awestruck,” he says. “It reminded me of where I grew up in New Jersey. I love being in the trees and feeling like I am in the woods.” Located…

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Northway Mall Opens

At the time, it was the first enclosed shopping mall in Pennsylvania.
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Northway Mall began as a strip mall, known as Northway Shopping Center when it opened in 1953 along McKnight Road in Ross Township. In 1962, the enclosed portion was added above the existing stores, and it reopened as the state’s first enclosed mall on Aug. 1. It was also the first shopping complex to offer air conditioning and contained one…