House of the Week: Custom Colonial in Marshall Township

This four-bedroom home is located close to Interstate 79, the turnpike, shopping, restaurants and parks.

302 Groomes Court, Marshall, PA 15090 Presented by Laura Donaldson Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Built by Infinity Custom Homes, “The Aspen” is located in the North Allegheny School District.  Once greeted by the two-story foyer, private office and elegant dining room, enter the gourmet kitchen. White custom cabinetry, an oversized island, custom backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a new,…

You Don’t Have to Go to France to Live in This Normandy-Style Home

The three-bedroom, brick house in Forest Hills has a classic turret entrance.

James Stevenson wasn’t even house hunting when he was alerted of the perfect home for him.  “Some of my friends called and said, ‘You have to see this house,’” he recalls.   Built in 1929, the house at 102 Bevington Road in Forest Hills was designed by architect R. Carey Dickson; its classic French Norman-style had a fairytale quality that drew…

House of the Week: Secluded Estate on 25 Acres

This spacious, four-bedroom colonial offers plenty of privacy but is also close to parks, shopping and restaurants.

5640 N. Montour Road, Gibsonia, Pa, 15044 Presented by Emily Wilhelm Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty With a serene, pastoral setting on approximately 25 acres and an expansive, designer-quality interior with hand-curated finishes and fixtures, modern technology, and an open floor plan, this secluded estate is the ultimate legacy property. Situated nearby many options for shopping and dining, on a majestic…

A Eye for Design Gave This Mount Washington Home Its Timeless Style

Interior designer Mary Laipple filled the three-bedroom home with custom details.

PHOTOS BY 360 CAPTURES, LLC When interior designer Mary Laipple built 455 Wyola St. in the Sweetbriar Village development on Mount Washington in 2013, she created a space that definitely was ahead of its time.  HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” was dominating the airwaves, and kitchens with white shaker cabinets and 50 shades of gray throughout the home were all the rage….

No Shortage of Detours, Closures and Traffic in the Days Following Bridge Collapse

A Port Authority bus, which went down with the bridge was lifted out the ravine Monday afternoon.

PHOTOS BY DAVE DICELLO Days after the collapse of the Fern Hollow bridge in the East End, a massive crane carefully lifted a Port Authority bus high into the air and back onto solid ground late Monday afternoon. Images of the surreal scene soon flooded social media. The bus was removed a few hours after most of Frick Park was…

This Not-So-Little Yellow Brick House is an Oasis in Robinson

Sandy and Dan Stehle extensively remodeled the former Cape Cod-style home into their dream abode.

Sometimes the house of your dreams requires vision and patience to make it a reality. That’s what Sandy and Dan Stehle learned when they purchased their home in October of 1985.  Located at 711 Baldwin Road in Robinson, the home was a local legend of sorts.  “This house was known as the ‘Little Yellow House on the Hill,’” Sandy says….

House of the Week: 11-Acre Sewickley Estate

This six-bedroom home has everything, including a heated, in-ground salt-water pool.

455 Backbone Road, Sewickley Heights, PA 15143 Presented by Kathe Barge Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Warm and comfortable, this meticulously renovated and maintained residence includes a gourmet kitchen with Sokee tiger maple cabinets, Volga blue granite countertops, a center island, a Viking gas range. Butler’s pantry includes a built-in Miele coffee maker, ice maker and a SubZero beverage refrigerator. A seamless…

Why Pittsburgh’s New Airport Will Be the Right Size for the Future

When the new terminal at Pittsburgh International opens in 2025, it will be the smaller than the original - for good reason.

PHOTO BY RICHARD COOK The New York Times called it the “airport of the future” — the 1.82 million-square-foot terminal complex at Pittsburgh International Airport that opened to great fanfare in 1992. With its landside and airside buildings, underground tram and novel, X-shaped gate courses, the terminal became a model for other airports around the world. What a difference three…

Penguins & Proposals: Celina Pompeani and Mac Mathison Tie the Knot

Hockey, friends and sushi helped the pair find one another.

PHOTOS BY CAITLIN THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY Emmy Award-winning television personality and KDKA-TV Pittsburgh Today Live reporter Celina Pompeani is a familiar face in Pittsburgh, especially at PPG Paints Arena. As the in-arena host for the Pittsburgh Penguins, she spends most of her evenings from the fall into the spring announcing home games. Those evenings changed her life forever when a Penguins…

This Strip District Penthouse Has It All — Including a View of Downtown

The luxury two-bedroom unit comes fully furnished, right down to the glasses and flatware.

When Carey and Josh Pickus planned their move to Pittsburgh, they settled on penthouse unit 603 inside The Refinery at 2545 Penn Ave. in the Strip District, drawn by the amazing views of Downtown.  The new building also offered 1,700 square feet of interior space as well as a spectacular 590-square-foot terrace from where they could enjoy the city skyline….

Want a Tropical Vacation Without Leaving Pittsburgh? Visit Phipps’ ‘Ocean of Color’

The Conservatory’s celebrated orchid and bonsai show is back — with an aquatic twist.

PHOTOS BY ALEXANDRA ROSS When you think about winter in Pittsburgh, you might picture a landscape of cloudy gray skies, tall gray buildings and barren gray trees. This year, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is determined to bring some vibrancy and color to the season.  It’s all part of Phipps’ “Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: An Ocean of Color,” the…

Hot Property: Write Your Own Story with This Fairytale House in Mt. Lebanon

The five-bedroom home has a charming eyebrow window.

PHOTOS BY MARK J. HOLEWINSKI When Bill and Roe Hurst had a chance to move back to Pittsburgh to be closer to family, they fell in love with a one-of-a-kind brick home in Mt. Lebanon that had plenty of room for their five children.  Built in 1922, the home at 1170 Washington Road is loaded with arts-and-crafts design details, including…

House of the Week: Ski-In, Ski-Out Townhome in Seven Springs

Steps away from the Southwind chairlift, this luxurious end unit is on the market for the first time.

267 Southwind Dr., Seven Springs Resort, PA 15622 Presented by Meg Alarcon Howard Hanna Real Estate Services With six bedrooms and four full bathrooms, this home was customized with best-in-class amenities suitable to the owner’s needs. This pristine mountain oasis boasts an open floor plan, highlighted by soaring vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, a wood-burning stone fireplace, and gorgeous wide-plank hardwood floors….

Pittsburgher of the Year: Dr. Freddie Fu

With his boundless energy and spirited optimism, Dr. Freddie Fu built a world-class sports medicine program that turned Pittsburgh into a go-to international destination not only for surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists, but for many of the world’s best banged-up athletes.

PHOTOS BY HARRY GIGLIO Dr. Freddie Fu {1950-2021} The young doctors training under Dr. Freddie Fu at UPMC’s Sports Medicine Program knew the brilliant knee surgeon would push them to new limits. But Dr. James Romanowski never expected to end up in a cage with a Kodiak bear named Sarah. It was a fall day in 2008 when Romanowski received…

Hot Property: You’ll Want to Stay Forever at This Woodsy Property in Beaver County

The six-bedroom home in Brighton Township is located near a charming shopping district.

PHOTOS BY PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY It was the room with the picture window that sealed the deal for Natalie and Bryce Whittingham when they first stepped into what they thought was going to be their forever home.  “The dining room looks right into the woods,” Bryce says. “It was snowing and the view through the back window was so…

Hot Property: You’ll Want to ‘Reserve’ This Updated Duplex

Located just four miles from Downtown, the two-unit duplex in Reserve has all new kitchens and bathrooms.

PHOTOS BY EXPOSURE IT For Garret Myers, renovating his first house gave him a chance to put his project management skills to use beyond his regular 9-to-5 job — and it also afforded him a chance to spend quality time with his father, Gary.  Together, father and son tackled remodeling 3719 Mt. Troy Road, a duplex in Reserve.  “It was…

Why Did a Giant Floating Head of van Gogh Come to Pittsburgh?

Yes, it's a publicity stunt. But that doesn't mean it wasn't fun to watch.

The Van Gogh Balloon might be the coolest thing you’ll see all day. Hurry over to Schenley Park because Vince has other places to visit. pic.twitter.com/Ib7pa1xc5A — Paul Guggenheimer (@PGuggenheimer) December 10, 2021 It’s not every day you see a 92-foot-tall balloon capturing the likeness of Vincent van Gogh floating over the city. As promised, the balloon landed Friday morning…

House of the Week: Spacious Split-Level in Mt. Lebanon

With plenty of room inside and out, this home is located close to schools, Downtown and Pittsburgh International Airport.

801 Elm Spring Road, Mt Lebanon, PA 15243 Presented by Cindy Sunseri Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This home features cathedral ceilings, a two-story entry, and an eat-in kitchen that opens to a spacious deck overlooking a huge backyard. The four spacious bedrooms have large closets and refinished hardwood floors and are freshly painted. The oversized game room offers floor-to-ceiling windows and…

The Angel’s Arms Welcome You into This South Side Slopes Unit

The airy two-bedroom condo is located in the former church’s baptistry.

PHOTO BY PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY A love of interesting architecture led Kurt Wallnau and his wife, Kai Wei, to purchasing Unit C7 in the Angel’s Arms development on the South Side Slopes. Located in the former St. Michael the Archangel Church, the one-of-a-kind residences at 1 Pius St. offer breathtaking views of the city.  “We look for things that…

Hot Property: Everything You Need Is Nearby with this Tudor-Style Home

The four-bedroom home in Dormont is within walking distance of bustling West Liberty Avenue.

Jim Paonessa has a lot of great memories of his late sister, Rosetta.  The siblings were two of five children who, with their parents Joseph and Sara, moved into 1300 Biltmore Ave. in Dormont more than six decades ago.  Rosetta spent her life as a respected executive secretary at Westinghouse. She also served her community and her church — and…

What To Expect When You Visit Pittsburgh’s New Cap Park

The I-579 Cap park aims to reconnect the Hill District and Downtown, after construction separated them more than 60 years ago.

PHOTOS BY OLLIE GRATZINGER In the heart of the concrete jungle — or rather, steel jungle —  there’s a not-so-little patch of green. The I-579 Cap park was officially dedicated Monday after a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the 3-acre public space, which was built above Interstate 579. It’s bordered by Bigelow Boulevard, Centre Avenue, Chatham Street and Washington Place, and serves…

Hot Property: Coffered Ceiling are Part of This Beechview Home’s Charm

The four-bedroom home is filled with original details.

Becky Thurner is a storyteller. She uses her camera to capture images that inspire, delight — and say what words can’t. So it was only natural that she fell head over heels for a quaint Cape Cod-style home in Beechview filled with picturesque details.  “I bought the house 18 years ago, when I was single,” she says.  At the time,…

House of the Week: Westmoreland County Brick Farmhouse Built in 1856

This gracious home sits on 52 acres in East Huntingdon Township.

2 Second Avenue Scottdale, PA 15683 Presented by Josh Crowe Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty The home has been well maintained and is loaded with charm and character! The kitchen features custom cherry cabinets and plenty of storage. There is custom cherry hardwood flooring and paneling throughout the home. The large living room features a stone-cased wood-burning fireplace. The…