Perhaps it's time to retire the notion that container gardens start with red geraniums, that a dracaena spike adds drama and that sweet alyssum pulls a composition together.
Such a palette may be fine for those who cherish tradition, but many of us are so ready to move on.
Vampire and werewolf drama "True Blood," HBO's Golden Globe- and Emmy award-winning series, has added some new blood to its cast: Mount Lebanon native—and diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan—Joe Manganiello, who admits to bleeding a bit of black and gold.
Table Brick Oven & Bar, a dining discovery with locations in Murrysville and Canonsburg, brightens the ’burbs with a cool, jazzy space, down-home cooking and a menu with a sense of humor (“Yinzer Salad,” anyone?).
The Strip District is within walking distance, Heinz Field is a stone’s throw away and the view of Pittsburgh’s downtown skyline is an urbanite’s dream.
Pittsburgh has been earning oohs and aahs for our wizardry in the green revolution. This year, we roll out the green carpet as the North American host for World Environment Day.
Great Trees are part of Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods and also part of our region’s rich and diverse heritage.
Just imagine the history a 300-year-old oak tree has witnessed in its lifetime—and the history that is yet to be made. Trees beautify our cityscapes, cool our environment and clean the air we breathe. We honor them each spring on Arbor Day and seek refuge beneath their branches in a rainstorm. But do we really appreciate our trees? I think we do. I went in search of some of Pittsburgh’s wonderful trees to photograph for this pictorial essay and discovered so much more. Every specimen had a compelling story, lovingly filtered through the lives, words and actions of its current steward. I am merely the conduit for their stories.
