All Aboard: Restoration of Wilkinsburg Train Station Celebrated With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The historic landmark had been abandoned for more than half a century.
This Wednesday Is the First National Silent Movie Day — Thanks to a Pittsburgher
Chad Hunter launched the annual celebration of silent film. It’s already received a nod of approval from the likes of Martin Scorsese and Turner Classic Movies.
Around Town: Rick Sebak Finds Great Barbecue in an Old Gas Station
Mitch's BBQ got its start as a micro-convenience store and car wash that sold ice cream.
HBK on PTL: Reviewing Pittsburgh's New Classic Restaurant
PM Dining Critic Hal B. Klein talks about his review of Fig & Ash on KDKA's “Pittsburgh Today Live.”
Unvaccinated Residents Are 20 Times More Likely to Die of COVID-19 Than the Vaccinated
Allegheny County Health Director Dr. Debra Bogen is stressing the importance of getting vaccinated.
Taste Test: Should You Sip the Pumpkin Pie Pop from Sheetz?
We try out the limited-edition flavor in the Sheetz Pop line.
What’s New in Pittsburgh Food for September
We check out a cafe by day and a cocktail lounge by night in East Liberty, a new mobile doughnut shop and a new location for Baby Loves Tacos.
Perspectives: PNC Park Is Looking a Bit Lonely
Attendance at PNC Park has dwindled to remarkable lows — and there’s more to it than the win-loss record.
Pittsburgh's Pierogi Festival Returns This Weekend With Over 2 Dozen Vendors
From pierogi grilled cheese to pierogi crepes, this year’s festival-goers will be able to try over 100 iterations of Pittsburgh’s favorite dish.
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.
Pittsburgh City Council Set to Approve Ordinance on Electric Scooters
The Spin scooters, which have been around the city since the start of a pilot program in July, face stricter traffic regulations following a slew of complaints.
Pennsylvania Implements 2-Bottle-Per-Day Limit on Certain Liquor Purchases
The state’s Liquor Control Board says supply chain shortages are to blame.
Nearly 10,000 Fans Voted on a New Color for Kennywood's Phantom's Revenge. What is It?
The tracks will be painted after this year’s season concludes.
Why Pittsburgh's Annual Light Up Night is Moving to a Saturday
After a year off because of the pandemic, the celebration returns with a new day, a new look and a new sponsor.
9-Year-Old Opera Star Falls Short in Final Round of ‘America’s Got Talent’
Victory Brinker’s winning streak came to an end Wednesday, but she still garnered an impressive legacy throughout her tenure on the show.
Around Town: Rick Sebak Slides into a Salad
Rick and his camera crew stumble upon a unique way to persuade people to eat their greens.
Annual Recipe For Hope Fundraiser Proves Most Successful Yet With More Than $73,000 Raised
Familiar faces from Pittsburgh’s TV and radio stations threw on aprons Saturday night for a fundraiser for Hair Peace Charities.
Scream City: Why Pittsburgh Loves to Be Scared
Pittsburghers can trace our fascination with the macabre to George A. Romero’s classic “Night of the Living Dead” — and even centuries earlier.
Six of Pittsburgh's Supernatural Spots Hidden in Plain Sight Downtown
Haunted Pittsburgh’s walking tour of Downtown visits a number of familiar sites with macabre secrets.
Eight Essential Spooky Activities to Enjoy in Pittsburgh
Whether you merely enjoy the occasional bump in the night or are a year-round horror hound, these local outings should be on your annual list.
10 Great Books with Pittsburgh Connections to Read This Fall
Our book editor harvests a bumper crop of excellent new reads.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Why You Can't Swing by Yourself
Jazz pianist Frank Cunimondo speaks to joys including live gigs, in-person teaching, Johnny Carson and Jeff Goldblum’s beautiful soul.
Pittsburgh Restaurant Review: Fig & Ash is a New Classic
At Fig & Ash on the North Side, you’ll find leveled-up comfort food and wood-fired dishes prepared and served with grace and hospitality.
Spotlight: Pittsburgh's City Theatre Returns to Its Main Stage
After a year of art in nontraditional settings, audiences will see five shows that work through the issues of the world.
Which Pennsylvania Universities Appear on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges List?
Carnegie Mellon came in at No. 25 nationally, making it the top school listed in Western Pennsylvania.
Perspectives: Mourning the Buffalo Bleu Bites at Sharp Edge
The final closure of the pub chain offers a reminder: Don’t delay on fun and leisure.
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.
Three Pennsylvania Locales Rank Among the Top 10 on a List of Best Mid-Atlantic Resorts
Nemacolin, Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Hotel Hershey ranked No. 4, 6 and 9, respectively.
