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Local Company On a Mission to Expand Free Wi-Fi in Pittsburgh

Meta Mesh Wireless Communities received a $120K grant to expand free Wi-Fi in Braddock, the Hill District, Allentown and beyond.

Sabrina Bodon,

Did Anthony Bourdain's Pittsburgh Visit Live Up to the Hype?

“For some it was a sobering look at our faults, challenges & change - for others it was unfair, overdone & missed the point.” –– Mayor Bill Peduto.

Cassidy Gruber,

Soft Surroundings Opens Location at Ross Park Mall

This is the first Pittsburgh location for the luxury lifestyle brand, which sells home goods, beauty items and apparel for women.

Jessica Sinichak,

8 Gorgeous Black Bathrooms That Exude Elegance and Drama

Black isn't a common color choice in the bathroom, but maybe it should be. These dark and dramatic rooms prove why.

Jennifer Ott, Houzz,

Meet the Winner of Our 2017 Cutest Pet Contest

The winner received the most votes among five dogs, four cats and a bunny.

PM Staff,

See the Video Pittsburgh Hopes Will Lure Amazon's HQ2

The video is part of the city's effort to snag Amazon's second headquarters, which is expected to bring 50,000 jobs and $5 billion in investment.

Richard Cook,

A Mysterious (But Messy) Night at the Museum with DODO

A review of "DODO," the immersive-theater production currently taking place at the Carnegie Museums by Bricolage Production Company.

Sean Collier,

Bitcoin ATMs Come to the 'Burgh

But what exactly is a bitcoin?

Sabrina Bodon,

It's What Steelers Do After Kansas City That Matters

The team is more than capable of beating the Bengals Sunday, but are they willing to keep their eye on the ball long enough to begin stacking victories again for a change?

Mike Prisuta,

Free Watch Party: Anthony Bourdain's “Parts Unknown” in Pittsburgh

A local theater will show the much-anticipated episode on its big screen Sunday night

Sabrina Bodon,

Fall Find: Blooming Botanicals

The black-and-white drawing from Lily & Val adds elegance to your fall decor and beyond.

Magazine Staff,

Carrie Clayton and Spencer Warren are Stirring Things Up

The duo's Subversive Cocktails Goes Mainstream with Mr. Rogers, A Neighborhood Bar and Penn Cove Eatery.

Hal B. Klein,

Think Globally Eat Locally

Pittsburgh slowly is moving closer to becoming a global dining destination while maintaining a culinary connection to its industrial past. PM Dining critic Hal B. Klein profiles 16 international restaurants you need to visit.

Hal B. Klein, Photos by Laura Petrilla,

Meet Pittsburgh's 40 Under 40 Honorees for 2017

We present this year's class of 40 people under the age of 40 who are making Pittsburgh a better place.

Annie Siebert, Cristina Rouvalis,

Chasing Rabbits: Why Tuomas Sandholm Almost Always Wins

The winding career path of Tuomas Sandholm has taken detours through kidney transplants, Texas Hold ’em, windsurfing and more. Next, he’d like to save the planet.

Sean Hamill,

Restaurant Review: Meet the New Crew at Smallman Galley

The second class of Smallman Galley chefs offers addictive Detroit-style pizza and other works-in-progress.

Hal B. Klein,

Daytripping: Southern Charm Atop a Cold War Bunker

Experience antebellum elegance and echoes of the Cold War at West Virginia’s Greenbrier Resort.

Huck Beard, Photos by Huck Beard,

Keith Dambrot Brings the Midas Touch to Duquesne

Duquesne University is betting on a new men's basketball coach with a proven track record and a superstar supporter.

Joe Bendel,

The Time Harry Truman Got Pulled over on the Pa. Turnpike

President Harry S. Truman's trips through Western Pennsylvania.

Rick Sebak,

Cutting-Edge Exercise: Connect with Your Inner LumberjAxe

Blow off some steam, and a few calories, with some axe throwing at LumberjAxes.

Kate Benz,

Parts & Service Adds Pizza To Superior Motors

Executive Chef Kevin Sousa and Pastry Chef Kate Carney are cooking sourdough pizza in an outdoor brick oven.

Hal B. Klein,

Holiday How-To: Upgrade Your Fall Decor with Advice from Local Experts

Interior designers share their tips on creating easy, elegant décor that will take you from Halloween through Thanksgiving.

Jessica Sinichak,

Party Time: Outside Inspirations Ready For Holiday Kickoff

The store in Pine Township will close for a week to prepare for the holiday shopping season.

Jessica Sinichak,

The 5 Best Underrated Fountains in Pittsburgh

While we all know and love the grandeur of the fountain at Point State Park, there are many hidden fountain gems throughout the city. These are a few of our lesser-known favorites.

Jamie Crow,

Watch: Scarehouse Visit is One These Steelers Won't Forget

Bud Dupree, L.T. Walton, Cam Heyward and Ryan Shazier were among those on the Halloween adventure to the renowned haunted house in Etna.

PM Editors,

Head to the Airport, Bring Home a Fit Bit

This weekend, you can bid on items left at the airport — as well as used airport equipment — at PIT’s annual auction.

Lauren Davidson,

TasteBuds Is Returning To Pittsburgh

The event pairs the city's top chefs with young adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Hal B. Klein,

From the Chef's Kitchen: Pig-Roast Tacos with Mojo Criollo and Mojitos

Exclusive recipes, shared only with Pittsburgh Magazine, from some of Pittsburgh's Best Restaurants and chefs. This tasty dish comes from the kitchens of Bill Fuller's big Burrito Restaurant Group.

PM Editors,

Steelers' Latest Soap Opera is Timely If Not Manufactured

All of a sudden the Steelers have that us-against-the-world mentality many a team has sought to manufacture in tough times such as these.

Mike Prisuta,

Madness and Mayhem in the ScareHouse Basement

Visiting the world-famous haunted attraction's adults-only, subterranean experience.

Sean Collier,