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A Civic Renewal

Pittsburgh-area architect Robert S. Pfaffmann lays down his plan for renewing the Mellon Arena.

Exhibits: July 2010

It’s summertime, and the seeing is easy: A film exhibit and a film festival, a history-museum reopening and more hot sights around the region.

Exhibits

It’s summertime, and the seeing is easy: A film exhibit and a film festival, a history-museum reopening and more hot sights around the region.

Home Sweet Dome

For a half-century, Pittsburgh’s iconic Mellon Arena, an engineering marvel and shining symbol of the city’s post-war renaissance, has hosted championship teams, all-stars, icons and legends. Now, the landmark is ready for a swan song of its own. Join us for a last look back at life under the dome we called home.

Habitat

Nestled in Fairmont Pittsburgh, downtown's new environmentally friendly hotel, Habitat offers a taste of the Pacific Ocean near the three rivers.

Open-Air Kitchen

Southern-style living in a Northern backyard: Jim and Debbi Diggs enjoy a luxurious outdoor kitchen.

Phil-an-shop-ic

Inspired by philanthropy and motivated by good causes, these local shop owners support charity with the belief that retail therapy isn’t only about good shopping, it’s also about shopping that does some good.

I'm An Open Book

Confession of the Week: I love the library—I’m a lifetime cardholder to the best place to shop for books, free entertainment and endless adventure.

Island Gem

With its lush greenery, privacy and view of the water, Washington's Landing is resort-like living at its best.

Best (and Worst) of Pittsburgh

With two hard-earned championship titles, accolades from the White House and top honors on the Economist's "Most Livable City" list, 2009 is a respectable time to say you're from Pittsburgh. Celebrate with our expansive list of "Bests," chosen by our editors and from our online "Readers' Poll." You'll come across a London-style double-decker bus tour, a downtown spot to sample Jackie O's favorite dessert, an eco-friendly brewhouse, delicious dim sum, a newly re-opened art-deco-style theater and more. Read on to discover 120+ reasons Pittsburgh is the best place to call home right now.