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Pittsburgh Restaurants Offering Takeout and Delivery

Our locally run, expertly sourced #PGHEatsToGo guide to restaurant options during the COVID-19 crisis. We've organized it alphabetically by neighborhood to make it easier to find the takeout option closest to you.

Hal B. Klein, Celine Roberts, Amanda Reed, Caite Miller,

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How You Can Help Support Your Local Home Boutique

Many small businesses are moving to online-only sales in these uncertain times.

Jessica Sinichak,

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Choosing to Close

One Pittsburgh theater's process as COVID-19 fears rose.

Sean Collier,

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Chef Claudy Pierre Looking To Bridge The Gap For After-School Meals

E.A.T. Initiative will offer dinners to families with school-aged kids at Arnold’s Tea on the North Side

Hal B. Klein,

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10 Simple Ways to Help Others and Yourself Fight the Pandemic

"Real strength has to do with helping others" – Fred Rogers

Richard Cook,

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Pittsburgh Restaurants Wrestle With COVID-19

Local eateries are facing uncertainty in the wake of the pandemic, but most are choosing to remain open for now.

Hal B. Klein,

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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Pittsburgh Symphony Postpone or Cancel Dozens of Events

The decisions come as most large events involving more than 100 people are affected by coronavirus concerns.

Brian Hyslop,

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Picklesburgh Once Again Named Top Specialty Food Event in the Nation

Poll shows that the pickle-themed event is a “big dill.”

Garret Roberts,

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From March Madness to March Sadness

It’s easy to understand and accept why our games have suddenly gone away. It’s what to do without them that’s perplexing and depressing if not distressing.

Mike Prisuta,

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The 400-Word Review: Lost Girls

Netflix's latest feature is a somber, but important, true-crime drama.

Sean Collier,

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When Closing Isn’t an Option

Row House Cinema weighs safety and economic reality.

Sean Collier,

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Pittsburgh Adapts Plan for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

The city will still provide shuttles and portable toilets, but is putting a focus on hygiene and safety in light of coronavirus concerns.

Garret Roberts,

National Hockey League Puts Season On Hold

Concerns over COVID-19 prompted the NHL to suspend play indefinitely.

Richard Cook,

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Perspectives: The Places We Live

Writer Carolyn Menke explains how real the pull of Pittsburgh is –– even to someone who wasn't born here.

Carolyn Menke, 2500 Smallman,

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Restaurant Review: Eleven Contemporary Kitchen

The big Burrito Restaurant Group's Strip District restaurant sailed through Pittsburgh’s dining boom and emerged stronger than ever.

Hal B. Klein,

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Rowing on the (Mon) River

Students in the Mon Valley hope to row their way into competitions and college scholarships.

Amy Whipple,

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Points of Interest: The Children's Chair at the Frick Pittsburgh's Clayton

In a building with hundreds of preserved treasures, one item brings life in the former Frick household into plain view.

Sean Collier,

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Sweet Memories of East Liberty's Neighborhood Jazz Legend

Erroll Garner, one of the most beloved, influential and swinging pianists of the 20th century, was born June 15, 1921, at 212 N. St. Clair St. in East Liberty.

Rick Sebak,

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5 Pittsburgh Songs Perfect For Hand Washing

In case “Happy Birthday” is getting a little old.

Amanda Reed,

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The Ultimate Field Guide to Cook Forest

If you’re looking for a grand wilderness to discover, Cook Forest State Park is just a short drive away. Stay for the day, or set up for a long haul with this guide to hiking, biking, camping and more.

Huck Beard, Photos by Huck Beard,

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The Loveliest Coffee & Clothes Shutting Down Unexpectedly

The owner of the Instagrammable spot in Sewickley, a 2019 Best of the 'Burgh pick, says the space's owners have sold the building.

Jessica Sinichak,

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Get a Room: 5 of Pittsburgh's Top Boutique Hotels

Take a staycation at one of our favorite boutique hotels and discover plenty of other close-to-home options for a getaway.

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The 400-Word Review: The Hunt

Don't believe the hype; at best, this grisly political satire is accidentally shocking. It's mostly just dumb.

Sean Collier,

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Wigle Whiskey Expands Its Original Location

The award-winning distillery adds a tasting room, restaurant and bottle shop to its Strip District space.

Hal B. Klein,

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City of Pittsburgh Cancels St. Patrick's Day Parade Due to Coronavius

Following CDC recommendations to avoid mass gatherings, the city hopes to do its part to help to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Lauren Davidson,

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Cook Forest Field Guide: Overnight Camping

So you want to go camping? Here are 20 camping essentials to make room for in your backpack, bikepack or car trunk.

Huck Beard,

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Cook Forest Field Guide to Glamping

To make the other campers jealous, pack a few of these glamping essentials.

Huck Beard,

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Cook Forest Field Guide: Backpacking, Wildlife, Canoe & Kayaking, Fishing and Puppy Trails

Keep these gear-packing tips in mind when planning that camping trip.

Huck Beard,

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Cook Forest Field Guide: Take a Hike and Happy Trails

With 50-plus miles of hiking and multi-use trails, Cook Forest State Park is a dream for fit backpackers and casual walkers alike. Some hikes are easy, but most would be rated as moderately strenuous with frequent elevation dips and rocky footing.

Huck Beard,

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Cook Forest Field Guide: The Sites, The River and Getting There

Cook Forest State Park is a grand wilderness waiting to be discovered, whether you’re looking to set up for the day or a long haul.

Huck Beard,