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Maybe Don Draper Really Did Know How to Sell Heinz Ketchup

New billboards in New York appear to be nearly identical to ads presented to fictional Heinz representatives during an episode of “Mad Men.”

Richard Cook,

New Ad Will Make You Fall in Love with Arnie All Over Again

Release of this Arnold Palmer-themed commercial from Mastercard is bound to leave you misty-eyed.

Richard Cook,

Spring Fling: “Table Tops that Pop” at PerLora

Designers at the furniture store will demonstrate how to put together a hot table for spring. Plus, check out the latest array of hand-drawn home goods from Lily & Val.

Jessica Sinichak,

Popular and Renowned Pittsburgh Cupcake Shop Closes

The Vanilla Pastry Studio has been in business for more than a decade.

Richard Cook, Jessica Sinichak,

PM on KD: Pittsburgh Magazine at The Home & Garden Show

PM dining critic Hal B. Klein appears on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live to discuss some of our fun programs at the Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show, and how you can get your picture on the magazine's cover.

Magazine Staff,

A College Mind Happily Living in a Fourth Grader's Body

This Monroeville youngster, not yet 5-feet tall, has a 4.0 GPA in three college-level classes this semester.

Cristina Rouvalis,

Connecting Pittsburgh to Oakland in a 10-Minute Bus Ride

If funding is approved, the Bus Rapid Transit Plan could be operational by 2021.

Richard Cook,

Burgh'ers Is Set To Open in Lawrenceville

The farm-to-burger restaurant's move to Lawrenceville is nearly a decade in the making.

Hal B. Klein,

From the Chef's Kitchen: Asparagus & English-Pea Risotto with Pancetta & Mint Pesto

Exclusive recipes, shared only with Pittsburgh Magazine, from some of Pittsburgh's Best Restaurants and chefs. This creative rice dish comes from the kitchen of Piccolo Forno in Lawrenceville.

PM Editors,

How to Add a Soundtrack to Downtown Pittsburgh Nightlife

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is working to bring more music and more variety to the golden triangle.

Richard Cook,

City Expands Free Shuttle for St. Patrick's Parade Day Revelers

The free rides between Downtown and East Carson Street will last for 24 hours.

Richard Cook,

Bucs’ Sorting-Out Process Will Extend Well Beyond Bradenton

Many unresolved issues surround the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, and they won’t be sorted out by the time the team heads north in a few weeks. However, the Bucs have the potential to make it an interesting summer.

Mike Prisuta,

Bricolage's BUS Ride Through Light-Speed Theater

A preview of BUS, Bricolage's annual fundraiser and uncanny theater event.

Sean Collier,

Penn Avenue Fish Co. Moving to New Downtown Location

Sewage problems at the building it leases on Forbes Ave. have kept the restaurant closed since early January.

Richard Cook,

How Does Your High School Rank In SAT Score Performance?

The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently released the 2016 SAT test results for every public school in Pennsylvania.

Richard Cook,

Ten Open, Industrial Lofts That Feel Like Home

Embracing history but dropping the cold, utilitarian feel, these homeowners have created gorgeously livable lofts.

Vanessa Brunner, Houzz,

Join Pittsburgh Magazine at the Home and Garden Show

Editors from the magazine will be interviewing local experts on home, lifestyle, food trends and more on “The New 412” stage.

Jessica Sinichak,

PM on KD: A History of Pittsburgh, in 50 Artifacts

PM Associate Editor Sean Collier appears on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live to talk about 50 artifacts that tell the history of Pittsburgh. And by history, he means milkshakes and daggers.

Magazine Staff,

Dr. Thomas E. Starzl: Remembering a Transplant Pioneer

See the interview from a few years ago when, in his own words, the renowned surgeon explained his decision to come to Pittsburgh and reflected on a career that changed countless lives.

Richard Cook,

Netflix Hack: Socks That Pause Show When You Fall Asleep

The do-it-yourself invention is one of several nifty gadgets Pittsburgh-based Deeplocal created for the streaming company.

Richard Cook,

Pens Didn’t Get ‘The’ Defenseman, But They Got What They Needed

Assuming everyone’s healthy again by mid-April, the Penguins will be eight deep along the blueline heading into the this season’s playoffs.

Mike Prisuta,

Is Your Neighborhood in Netflix's New ‘Mindhunter’ Series?

The series just finished shooting around here late last month and the producers covered a lot of territory.

Craig Taylor,

Food, Drink and Very Good Cats at Colony Cafe

Pittsburgh's first cat cafe impresses even before the felines show up.

Sean Collier,

Justin Severino's Cross-Country Move

The executive chef/co-owner of Cure and Morcilla takes his celebrated charcuterie to Los Angeles.

Hal B. Klein,

Yelp Buys Pittsburgh Startup NoWait for $40 Million

Founded in Pittsburgh in 2010, NoWait is a mobile network for restaurants that enables users to discover real-time seating availability and remotely add their names to the participating restaurant’s waitlist.

Jessica Sinichak,

A Pittsburgh Organization Ran Across Haiti for Poverty

A team of 21 runners recently finished their trek across Haiti to raise money for Haitians living in poverty.

Casey Kelly,

Wish Come True: Watch Mario Lemieux Skate with Teen Cancer Survivor

Penguins fan Lily Tarasiewicz was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the same illness Lemieux fought as a player in the NHL.

Jessica Sinichak,

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Pittsburgh: The Ultimate Guide

The parade is just the beginning — we've got your entire week covered.

Craig Taylor,

Get Your Craft — And Drink — On With New Hobby Prodigy

The BYOB- and family-friendly concept, where you make your own craft with help from experts, is now open at The Mall at Robinson.

Jessica Sinichak,

Hot in the Kitchen! Pittsburgh Designer Wins National Award

Lauren Levant's kitchen remodel wins first place in the National Kitchen and Bath Association's 2017 contest.

Jessica Sinichak,