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PM on KD: Connecting to the Community Through Food

PM Associate Editor and Dining Critic Hal B. Klein appeared on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live to discuss our December feature story about the role food plays in Pittsburgh's refugee communities.

PM Staff,

The Sleeping Octopus Awakens in Wilkinsburg

The revitalization of the three-story Yingling Mansion is part of the borough’s growing renaissance.

April Johnston, Photos by Huck Beard,

New Home Trends for the New Year

Local interior designers share the hot home style ideas for 2020.

Rachel Weaver LaBar,

Recommended Pittsburgh Eating For December

Right now, I’m into Taiwanese soup, griddled hamburgers, an omakase-style brunch spread and pork in salsa verde.

Hal B. Klein,

The 400-Word Review: Jumanji: The Next Level

What magic the previous film had is mostly lost in this unimpressive sequel.

Sean Collier,

My Favorite Room with Richard DeShantz

Much like his food, the celebrated chef’s home in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood is a work of art.

Jessica Sinichak, Photos by Huck Beard,

Adoptable and Adorable: Pets of the Week: Cat-Down to 2020

With an abundance of adult cats, Animal Friends is offering an extra incentive to anyone willing to adopt one of these felines by the end of the year.

Sponsored Content Partner Animal Friends,

The 400-Word Review: The Two Popes

Although stretches of the film fall flat, the chemistry between two great performers carries Netflix's papal dramedy.

Sean Collier,

Rooted Ice Cream Is a Dairy-Free Delight

Owner Emma Neely turned a Goodwill score into frozen treats business.

Celine Roberts,

Restored Historic Manchester Duplex For Sale As Affordable Housing

The Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation facilitated the renovation of the North Side building.

Nicole Friedberg,

Watch: Terry Bradshaw's Poem about the Immaculate Reception

The former Steelers quarterback tells a new generation of Steelers fans what really happened that fateful day.

Richard Cook,

Watch: Special Video Welcomes Phil Kessel Back to Pittsburgh

Friday marked Kessel's first game in PPG Paints Arena since being traded to the Arizona Coyotes in June. The Penguins produced a tribute video, played during the first timeout, and fans gave him a standing ovation.

Richard Cook,

Watch: Ryan Shazier Celebrates Recovery Two Years After Spine Injury

The Steelers linebacker posted an inspirational video that shares the private and public moments of his recovery from a spinal injury suffered Dec. 4, 2017 during a game in Cincinnati.

Richard Cook,

The 400-Word Review: Dark Waters

A corporate cover-up hits home — not far from Pittsburgh — in this timely legal thriller.

Sean Collier,

Catching Up In San Francisco With Pittsburgh Chef Sean Ehland

The former Kaya executive chef now is the pastry chef at one of the country’s buzziest new restaurants, Nari.

Hal B. Klein,

What's New This Year for Pittsburgh First Night

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust promises fireworks, fortune tellers and a grand finale on the first night of 2020.

Caroline Bourque,

Fitzgerald is the Anti-Antonio Brown - Always Has Been

Even without a Heisman Trophy or a Super Bowl ring, Steelers fans should appreciate all the Cardinals wide receiver has done and stood for since arriving at Pitt.

Mike Prisuta,

Pittsburghers Give Big – Again

See which charities attracted the most donors and raised the most money during the third annual one-day charitable giving extravaganza.

Richard Cook,

The 400-Word Review: Marriage Story

Noah Baumbach's heartbreaking tale of love and divorce may be 2019's best film.

Sean Collier,

Adoptable and Adorable: Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Mr. Frankie

This handsome cat has a larger-than-life personality, and he can’t wait to share all his love with a family of his own.

Sponsored Content Partner Animal Friends,

What We're Reading in December

Reviews of a graphic memoir by local cartoonist Frank Santoro and “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers.”

Kristofer Collins,

Dreaming of a Yinzer Yuletide

Pittsburgh Public Theater will host its first Yinzer Yuletide, which will include a “Pittsburgh Lights and Legends” variety show and other festivities throughout the month.

Lauren Davidson,

Get in the Holiday Spirit With These House Tours

From the Joy of Cookies tour in Lawrenceville to the Old Allegheny Victorian Christmas House Tour on the North Side, these six local events feature fabulously decorated homes.

Nicole Friedberg,

Pittsburgh's Can't Miss Concerts in December

This month's lineup includes The Klezmatics, The Affordable Floors and a curated list of some of the most worthwhile holiday musical outings.

Cassidy Gruber,

Adoptable and Adorable: Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Lilac

She is a big pup who can pull on the leash when she gets excited, but she is very motivated by treats, which makes training a breeze.

Sponsored Content Partner Animal Friends,

Top 10 Things to Do in December in Pittsburgh

Your 10 best bets for this month include Monday Night Dodgeball, 12 Bars of Charity and Yoga + Cocktails.

Jesseca Muslin,

With Becca Romagnoli At The Helm, The Vandal Sees a Soft Shift In Direction

The owners of the Lawrenceville restaurant also have two Downtown projects in the works.

Celine Roberts,

Regent Square and Harris Theaters Suddenly Close, Staff Fired

The historic theaters are shuttered effective immediately amid organizational changes at Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media.

Sean Collier,

Cutch To The (Food) Rescue

The former Pittsburgh Pirate spent last week volunteering in Pittsburgh, which included a day with 412 Food Rescue.

Hal B. Klein,

Check Out These 6 Holiday Markets for Locally Made Gifts

From the I Made It! Market to Handmade Arcade, here's where to go to find one-of-a-kind products.

Nicole Friedberg,