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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…

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House of the Week: Custom-Built Brick Home in Burgettstown

The mint-condition home is located on a corner lot with mature landscaping.
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200 Roberts Avenue, Burgettstown, PA   15021 Presented by Darla K. Jobkar Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty   Amazing custom built, all brick, completely updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Meticulously maintained and in absolute mint condition. Beautifully located on a nice 1/2 acre corner lot with mature landscaping, shed and an oversized concrete driveway. Two-car integral garage. 200 Roberts…

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Hot Property: A Stately Home in a Suburban Hidden Gem

The classic brick home in Ingram is full of eye-catching details, including original dentil molding.
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  PHOTOS BY EXPOSURE IT If you took a poll of all of the hidden suburban gems in Pittsburgh, Ingram would be right near the top. With a population of just 3,237, and covering less than half of a square mile, it’s so far under the radar that it practically holds stealth bomber status. So here’s a primer.  It’s not…

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House of the Week: Fully Renovated Georgia Brick Colonial in Mt. Lebanon

This spacious four-bedroom home boasts 7,000 square feet of living space.
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916 Valleyview Road, Mt Lebanon, PA 15243 Presented by Cindy Sunseri Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This home offers a fabulous spacious floor plan with a grand entry, french doors to a majestic living room with log burning fireplace and oversized windows. Off the living room is a private study with built-ins and a view of the backyard and pool. The grand…

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Gisele Fetterman: On the Move with the Second Lady of Pennsylvania

Fetterman has carved out her own identity as half of a political power couple. But you’re more likely to find her on the ground — and on the move — than at a formal event.
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Gisele Barreto Fetterman, Twitter superstar and self-proclaimed SLOP — Second Lady of Pennsylvania — is celebrating her birthday. Instead of raising a glass in a stately Harrisburg mansion, the wife of the lieutenant governor is handing out diapers in a gravel lot in Braddock. She skitters around, ducking in and out of Free Store 15104, a nonprofit shop she created…

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House of the Week: Row House in the Heart of Mexican War Streets

This five-bedroom home also includes the rare benefit of off-street parking.
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1714 Buena Vista St., Central North Side, PA 15212 Presented by Ashleigh Mitchell Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Get that nostalgic historical feel as you walk through the glassed-in vestibule from the custom eight-foot mahogany front door. Walk into the open concept first-floor plan and make sure you look up to see one-of-a-kind custom and lit coffered ceilings flowing…

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Hot Property: A Stone Storybook Charmer in Pleasant Hills

The Cape Cod-style home has a lovely arched doorway and a cozy family room addition.
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It’s easy to see why Charles Kuchta fell in love with his home in Pleasant Hills.  Built in 1939, the storybook Cape Cod-style home sits on a double lot and features a stone façade. Planter boxes spill over with fresh flowers, and the arched front doorway makes a charming statement. A lovely community church is the next-door neighbor. The expansive…

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House of the Week: An Architectural Gem in Shadyside

The renovated home is located within walking distance of shops, parks, hospitals and universities.
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820 Devonshire St., Shadyside, PA 15213 Presented by Maryann Bacharach Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This six-bedroom home has been completely restored with modern conveniences while retaining its original features and charm. Each light-filled room has its own distinct presence. Gleaming wood floors and high ceilings enhance every room throughout the house. The intricate oak and mahogany woodwork are original to this…

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Hot Property: From a Plain Jane Ranch to a Mid-Century Marvel

The single-story home in Mt. Lebanon is filled with luxury touches, including one-of-a-kind feature walls and an Instagram-worthy pavilion.
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PHOTOS BY MARK POLICE AND KRISTINA HELEN SCHMIDT When Denis Yevstifeyev purchased his first home in April 2007, he was a young man full of dreams who happened to fall in love with the area.  “I had no family back then, but Mt. Lebanon attracted me,” he says. “It had a good school district.”  The house was another story.  Located…

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House of the Week: Large Colonial Minutes From North Park

This six-bedroom home sits on more than two acres of land.
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719 Parkview Dr., Pine Twp, PA 15044 Presented by Linda Honeywill Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty   This immaculate estate in the Heights of North Park provides ultimate accommodation and luxury, inside and out. Ideally located for privacy with urban conveniences and downtown Pittsburgh only minutes away, this brilliant property is endowed with six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gourmet…

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This American Foursquare on Mt. Washington Comes with a Backyard Oasis

The conveniently located, four-bedroom, all-brick home is within walking distance of the Shiloh Street shops.
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PHOTOS BY JESSE RIESMEYER Sometimes when you are house-hunting, you just happen to land by surprise in a neighborhood you end up loving. That’s what happened to Don Rosenthal and his late wife, Linda.  The couple decided to take a look at an American Four-Square Colonial in Mt. Washington. Located at 324 Bailey Ave., there was a lot to like…

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House of the Week: Squirrel Hill Townhouse

This newly constructed home is located steps from Murray and Forbes Avenues shopping and Frick Park.
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6312 Aylesboro, Squirrel Hill, PA 15217 Presented by Andrea Ehrenreich & Denise Serbin Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This three-bedroom townhouse features a light-filled open floor plan with oversized windows, 10-foot-high ceilings and hardwood floors. The incredible gourmet kitchen offers endless cabinetry, a granite island and high-end stainless steel appliances. The family room adjoins the spacious eat-in kitchen, highlighted by a wall…

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Pgh Whiskey Festival Past Event Photos

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      Video and pictures from Pittsburgh Magazine’s Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 Events Center at Rivers Casino #PghWhiskeyFest Video of the 2019 Whiskey Festival at Rivers Casino

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Hot Property: This Home in New Ken Has Window Eyebrows, Ornate Decor

Jack and Patty Buck added grand furniture, décor and dishes they collected from trips around the world.
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PHOTOS BY LIZ GEIBEL REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY Jack and Patty Buck found love in more ways than one. The couple met in 1991, married in ’92 and started looking for a home to share. After more than a year of searching, they stumbled upon 399 Oakwood Drive in New Kensington — and fell hard for it.   Located on a private…

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House of the Week: Renovated Lawrenceville Row House

This three-bedroom home is located one block off of Butler Street and within walking distance of Arsenal Park.
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225 38th Street, Lawrenceville, PA 15201 Presented by Darla Kay Jobkar Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This Lawrenceville row house has been completely renovated and meticulously maintained. It features gleaming solid surface flooring, lighted ceiling fans and crown molding throughout. The fully equipped kitchen includes white shaker style cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and subway tile backsplash. There…

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A Hidden Gem within Walking Distance to Brookline’s Shopping District

Realtor Brian Czapor is selling his own extensively renovated home.
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PHOTOS BY 360 CAPTURES, LLC Piatt Sotheby’s Realtor Brian Czapor has seen a lot in today’s hot Pittsburgh real estate market. While many have had to downsize their real-estate dreams, others have been able to snag a dream house or speed up their plans a lot sooner than they planned — including him.  Czapor purchased his current home at 2414…

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House of the Week: Upper St. Clair Colonial on 1.2 Acres

This five-bedroom home is located in the popular Westminster Manor neighborhood.
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2060 Blairmont Dr., Upper St Clair, PA 15241 Presented by Melissa Prunzik Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Visitors enter the home through iron double doors and are welcomed by a grand double staircase and an amazing view of an open entry leading to the great room. Gorgeous marble floors lead your way throughout. The great room is surrounded by natural light pouring…

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This Peters Township Home Became a “Field of Dreams” for a Blended Family

Once a three-bedroom home, the extensively renovated Tudor-style residence now has seven bedrooms — and a magnificent outdoor space.
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PHOTOS COURTESY PITTSBURGH REAL ESTATE MEDIA “If you build it, they will come.”  That infamous line, delivered by actor James Earl Jones to Kevin Costner in “Field of Dreams,” has come to mean many different things to many different people throughout the years.  In the case of Michelle Owczarzak, it meant building a family home at 115 Inverness Drive in…

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House of the Week: Updated Cranberry Home on Nearly 3 Acres

Despite the large, private lot, this home is just minutes from everything Cranberry has to offer.
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108 Grace Drive, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 Presented by Cindy Harnish Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Lush vegetation and wildlife surround the private deck and patio of this three-bedroom home. The new Renewal by Anderson windows brings nature inside the house with oversized windows and screens. The open concept main floor features hardwood floors, an open staircase, a center…

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Hot Property: A Mid-Century Modern Gem in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood

Tucked away on a cul-de-sac in Squirrel Hill, the split-entry home has three bedrooms — and a fun black-and-pink tiled kitchen.
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PHOTOS BY FLY OVER PROPERTIES Sometimes, you just fall into a lucky find of a house on a great street.  That’s what happened when Marcie Solomon and her husband were house hunting back in 2007. They landed in a Mid-Century Modern gem on 6581 Rosemoor Street, a little-known cul-de-sac in Squirrel Hill.  “The house has some super-cool features — and…

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House of the Week: Downtown Corner Penthouse

This home features three bedrooms, a custom kitchen and an outdoor deck and rooftop terrace with a one-of-a-kind view of the city.
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301 5th Avenue #714, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Presented by Diana Mathison Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This midtown Golden Triangle corner penthouse at Piatt Place features over 4,200 square feet of living space spanning three units with extensive customization. The largest residence features 80 feet of floor-to-ceiling glass, 10 ft. ceilings and extraordinary design features throughout. A gallery entry, open concept great…

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Hot Property: A Pineapple is a Sign of Hospitality at this Thornburg House

The split-entry style house is surrounded by luscious landscaping, including a courtyard with the tropical plant carved in its center.
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PHOTOS BY ZACH ALDEN-BROWN Cindy Nardelli has a lot of funny stories to tell about the home she and husband Pat are selling in Thornburg. To begin with, the three bedroom, three-and-one-half bathroom, split-level home at 1170 Harvard Road was a sight to see when she toured it in 2002.  “My husband was obsessed with living in Thornburg,” she recalls….

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House of the Week: Custom Built Colonial in Pine Township

This six-bedroom home is perfect for entertaining and features a built-in saltwater pool with a waterfall.
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123 Summer Place, Gibsonia, Pa. 15044 Presented by Dan Kite Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This two-story colonial features a brick and stone exterior, governors drive, and an amazing motor court with a tongue and groove ceiling and a second-floor balcony. There is a grand two-story entry that includes dual curved staircases, a two-story great room with a stone…