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Confirmed: Anthony Bourdain Is In Pittsburgh

The celebrated chef, author and television personality is in town to film an episode of his show Parts Unknown.

Hal B. Klein,

Casino Pays Homage to Pittsburgh Weddings Tradition

Rivers Casino is holdings its first cookie table recipe contest.

Teghan Simonton,

Pittsburgh's Belief Might Be What Ultimately Outlasts Nashville

What separates these two championship-caliber teams? Just ask Mike Sullivan.

Mike Prisuta,

A Pair of Solid Music Festivals Emerge, After a Rocky Road

The Feed More Festival and Blues and Roots Festival will both raise money for great causes, in spite of a tumultuous 2016.

Sean Collier,

First Look: Iron Born at Smallman Galley

Pete Tolman's Detroit-style pizza at the Strip District restaurant incubator is a must-get.

Hal B. Klein,

Pittsburgh Moments of Activism Captured in Photo Exhibit

Religion, gender and race come together in a presentation of Teenie Harris photographs at the The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh.

Olivia Kappler,

Back to the Future: How to Make a Bar a Church (Again)

Orchard Hill Church Pastor Joel Haldeman envisions a church restored in the defunct Altar Bar

Eddie Trizzino,

Carnegie Museum Unveils ‘The Power of Poison’

New exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History tells the story of poison in the natural world.

Teghan Simonton,

16 Spring Photos That Will Make You Appreciate North Park

Magazine Staff,

Hanging Beds Foster Family Fun in a Pittsburgh Bonus Room

Local interior designer Lauren Levant creates a playroom that's high on whimsey, yet totally functional.

Morgan Province, Houzz,

Best Places for Kids on Rainy Days in Pittsburgh

Read on for some under-the-radar ideas on how you and the kids can survive a rainy day this summer.

Tess Petak,

Summer Soiree: We Want the Funk

Lawrenceville boutique Von Walter & Funk kicks off its Summer Social Series Friday on its renovated patio.

Jessica Sinichak,

PM on KD: Five Essential June Events in Pittsburgh

PM Associate Editor Sean Collier appears on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live to share five of his favorite events this month.

Magazine Staff,

Want To Know The Secret of Life? Watch This Pirates Usher

A lot of Pirates fans know (and adore) 99-year-old usher Phil Coyne. Friday night, his wonderful story got national attention. Watch.

Magazine Staff,

Why TechShop Pittsburgh Is Set to Close Sept. 1

TechShop CEO Dan Woods announced the closure of Pittsburgh’s fabrication and prototyping studio in an email to members on Wednesday.

Alexandra Greenberg,

Penguins Good at Exploiting Predators' Few Mistakes

The Predators have taken to forcing things that aren’t there. Not often, but often enough to give the Penguins a sliver of room to exploit.

Mike Prisuta,

NBC's Doc Emrick Delivers a Wonderful Sandwich Play-by-Play

In case you missed it, prior to Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, Doc Emrick hopped behind the counter at Primanti Bros. in the Strip District to describe the building of two custom sandwiches for himself and colleague Pierre McGuire.

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Five Essential June Events In Pittsburgh

Drag queens, roller coasters, giant monsters and more upcoming delights.

Sean Collier,

Watch It Again: Famous Fans and a 3-Minute Blizzard of Goals

It took 3 minutes, 18 seconds in the third period for the Pittsburgh Penguins to send Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne to the bench and seal a second straight win in Game Two of the Stanley Cup final. Sneak a look at this 90 second game recap (when the boss isn't around).

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Pittsburgh Magazine's Best Restaurant Party Preview

Plus, BRGR opens Downtown and we say farewell to the first class of Smallman Galley chefs.

Hal B. Klein,

Are These The Best Houses in the World?

Explore eight of the world’s most innovative home designs, including a Fallingwater-inspired volume cantilevering over a glass shop by Pittsburgh architect Eric Fisher.

John Hill, Houzz,

Mister Rogers: He is the Right Neighbor at the Right Time

Few people have provided more comfort than Fred Rogers. Few TV reporters tell a story as well as CBS's Steve Hartman. Combine the two and it's magic. Even if you saw this story over the weekend, it's worth watching again.

Richard Cook,

A Guy plays God, Who is Just a Guy

The titular character in Pittsburgh Public Theater’s “An Act of God” turns out to be a pretty average joe — with Pittsburgh roots.

Eddie Trizzino,

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

We're crushing hamburgers, enjoying Colombian cuisine and road-tripping to Windber for Italian-American food. Plus, we chat with The Vandal's Csilla Thackray.

Hal B. Klein,

PM on KD: Summer Home Trends

PM Assistant Editor Jessica Sinichak appears on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live to discuss the latest decorating trends covered in our summer HOME issue.

Magazine Staff,

Watch: How Will You Remember Kunitz's Overtime Winner?

Check out three versions of the goal that sends the Penguins to the Stanley Cup final for a sixth time. (Hint) We saved the best for last.

Richard Cook,

Dinosaurs Storm the Pittsburgh Zoo

Eighteen life-like, animatronic dinosaurs will spend the summer in the Steel City.

Alexandra Greenberg,

Pittsburgh Bartenders Give Back By Keeping Time

The Pittsburgh chapter of the USBG partners with Campari USA to create a calendar that will benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

Hal B. Klein,

He Loves the Nickname: They Call Him Dr. Yuk

In the 45 years since coming up with Mr. Yuk, Dr. Richard Moriarty, now 77, has met many grateful parents who told him he saved their kids’ lives.

Cristina Rouvalis,

PM on KD: How We Pick Pittsburgh's Best Restaurants

PM Dining critic and associate editor Hal B. Klein appears on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live to explain the process of picking Pittsburgh Magazine's Best Restaurants and to share highlights from the issue.

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