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Steelers Linebacker Ryan Shazier Leaves Rehab Facility

Shazier, who suffered a spinal injury in a Dec. 4 game in Cincinnati, posted the first pictures of himself back on his feet.

Richard Cook,

Choolaah Indian BBQ Opens in East Liberty

The fast-casual Indian restaurant offers healthy, tasty options at affordable price.

Hal B. Klein,

New on the Water: A Boat that Can Run on Natural Gas

Peoples Natural Gas is outfitting a contest winner’s boat with a dual-fuel engine.

PM Staff,

Taste of the NFL Raises Money for Local Food Bank

A former Steelers player and a Pittsburgh chef travel to Minnesota for Super Bowl LII to cook and auction off a helmet to benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

Victoria Bails,

Hating the Patriots at Both Ends of Pennsylvania

Eagles fans will be disappointed if the Patriots prevail on Super Bowl Sunday –– Steelers fans could be devastated.

Mike Prisuta,

Want Something New in Your Mug? Get a Coffee Passport

Passport is your ticket to exploring indie coffee shops in Pittsburgh.

Julie Pawlikowski,

Hungry For Something Good, Pittsburgh? Where We're Eating in February.

We're stocking up on kitchen gear at Penn Fixture & Supply, exploring the Federal Galley restaurants and revisiting Stagioni. Plus, we speak with the legendary Chris Fennimore.

Hal B. Klein,

Watch: The Yinzer Grammy Award for “Best Song Ever”

Another winner from Pittsburgh viral video genius Bentsonium.

PM Staff,

Chalk Outline: Lily & Val Closes Shadyside Storefront

Owner Valerie McKeehan plans to refocus on the online store, and expand the offerings.

Abby Cormack,

Hollywood Nice Guy to Star in Mister Rogers Biopic

A-Lister Tom Hanks will play Pittsburgh’s most beloved neighbor in “You Are My Friend.”

Cristina Holtzer,

The Right Note: Pittsburgh Has a Grammy-Winning Symphony

Pittsburghers, reeling from disappointments with our local sports teams, have found a winner with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, which is bringing two trophies home to the ‘Burgh, the first time it has done so since 1993.

Cristina Holtzer,

Why Did the Bylines Disappear for Four Days in the Post-Gazette?

Writers for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette have ended their byline strike to protest 12 years without raises and other cuts from the newspaper’s ownership. Whether the action will get them a new contract remains to be seen.

Lauren Davidson, Richard Cook,

12 Pictures of Frozen Muck on the North Shore

Pittsburgh's formerly frozen rivers have receded, leaving behind mud and chunks of ice that could take weeks to thaw.

Richard Cook,

National Aviary Appears on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”

Thursday night’s episode included an appearance with Tyler, a hyacinth macaw.

Lauren Davidson,

Top Ten Things to Do in Pittsburgh in February

This month's best bets in the ’Burgh.

Jesseca Muslin,

Making Survivors into Superheroes

CHUTZ-POW!, a comic series based on stories of survivors of the Holocaust, brings together inspiration and education for future generations. Volume 3 will be released this month with an accompanying art exhibition.

Jamie Crow,

Pittsburgh's Can't Miss Concerts in February

This month's lineup includes Jens Lekman, Donnie Iris, The Spinners and Travis Greene.

Cassidy Gruber,

Perspectives: Two Herons

A Pittsburgh playwright grieving the loss of her sister finds solace in strange encounters with wildlife.

Tammy Ryan,

Pittsburgh Flicks and Nightlife in February

The replacement to Latitude 360 and the resurgence of the Regent Square Theater.

Sean Collier,

Undercover: What We're Reading in February

The co-founders of Wigle Whiskey author a book on the history and current state of whiskey distilling in Pittsburgh.

Kristofer Collins,

Do You Know the History of Allegheny County's Nine Parks?

At first, not everyone thought these parks were a good idea.

Julie Pawlikowski,

PM on KD: 5 Great Bartenders and Recovery in the Kitchen

PM Dining critic and associate editor Hal B. Klein appears on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live to discuss five career bartenders. He also talks about about people working to overcome substance abuse problems and ex-offenders finding a welcoming environment in restaurant kitchens.

Magazine Staff,

Guilty as Charged as a Nutting Enabler

If you're looking for someone to blame for the current state of the Pirates, start by looking at the mirror.

Mike Prisuta,

Sewickley Man Donates $37 Million After Death

A man whose loved ones say lived a simple life has made the second-largest donation in the history of a Pittsburgh nonprofit.

Cristina Holtzer,

Billy Strayhorn Wasn't Born Here, but that Doesn't Matter

A look back at the the Pittsburgh journey of jazz great Billy Strayhorn.

Rick Sebak,

Six Penn Kitchen Will Close Next Month

The Downtown restaurant from Eat'n Park Hospitality Group ends its decade-plus run in February.

Hal B. Klein,

Is Stephen King Really a Yinzer at Heart?

A tweet by the acclaimed author had fans of Pittsburghese buzzing.

Richard Cook,

Ton Pottery Back in Business

The ceramics teaching studio has moved from Lawrenceville to a bigger space in Millvale.

Jessica Sinichak,

Making His Mark in Pittsburgh Restaurants

Mark F. Flaherty, one of the nation’s most prominent liquor lawyers, is passionate about Pittsburgh restaurants.

Hal B. Klein,

The Mister Rogers Documentary Has Debuted at Sundance

“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” takes viewers beyond the cardigan collection and into “the heart of a creative genius.”

Cristina Holtzer,