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Vintage Fashion Retailer ModCloth Pops Back Up in Its Hometown

The online-only boutique comes home to Pittsburgh as a final stop on its ModCloth IRL tour.

Courtney Linder,

Pittsburgh Cyclist Danny Chew Seriously Hurt in Bike Accident

Chew was injured while riding his bike near Lodi, Ohio.

Richard Cook,

9 Things You May Not Know About the Mister Rogers Statue

Following the 2003 death of beloved television icon Fred Rogers, Cordelia May — philanthropist and heiress to the Mellon fortune — commissioned a statue of her longtime friend to be built through her Colcom Foundation.

Alexa Mavrogianis,

Drinking Sake Bombs at Tan Izakaya and Eating Crickets at Scratch

Our dining critic has a first look at Tan Izakaya in Shadyside and an insect-forward menu at Scratch Food & Beverage in Troy Hill.

Hal B. Klein,

Pittsburgh’s Newest Lawn Game Kills Two Birds with One Stone

Check out why “7 Birds” is craftier than cornhole.

Courtney Linder,

Buzz over to Phipps Conservatory’s New Beehive

See how Pittsburgh’s newest bee colony is educating the next generation.

Courtney Linder,

Kaepernick Got It Wrong While Exercising His Constitutional Right

The 49ers' quarterback has already apparently forgotten what Steelers left tackle and former U.S. Army Captain and Afghanistan veteran Alejandro Villanueva has vowed never to forget.

Mike Prisuta,

Top 10 Things to Do in Pittsburgh in September

This month's best bets in The 'Burgh.

Eric Lidji,

Hungry For Something Good? Where We're Eating in September

We're visiting a neighborhood butcher, an old-school gem, a contemporary classic and more. Plus, we talk to Matt Gebis of Espresso a Mano.

Hal B. Klein,

Pittsburgh's Stellar Lecture Series

The 2016-2017 season, which begins this month, marks a new chapter for Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures.

Kristofer Collins,

Pittsburgh's Can't Miss Concerts in September

This month's lineup includes “Weird Al” Yankovic, Yo La Tengo, Rascal Flatts and Graham Nash.

Cassidy Gruber,

I'm Starting to Really Miss Malls

The decline of the big suburban shopping mall was inevitable, but we're losing something valuable in the process.

Sean Collier,

Pittsburgh Flicks and Nightlife in August

Great Scott! “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” returns to Pittsburgh twice this month.

Eric Lidji, Sean Collier,

Book Reviews: “The Almost Sound of Snow Falling” & “Mother Russia”

“The Almost Sound of Snow Falling” largely is concerned with the notion of masculinity. “Mother Russia” recounts that journey and simultaneously explores the author's relationship to her mother and to motherhood in general.

Kristofer Collins,

West End Welcomes Antique Store

What was old becomes new again at the recently opened Vintage 73 antique store in Crafton Heights.

Katie Lipko,

Casting Call: ‘A Long Day But You Will Be Fed Like a King’

A new Netflix series filming in the Pittsburgh area is looking for thousands of extras.

Richard Cook,

Thrive: Do The Twist

Pole fitness is a sexy spin on your usual exercise routine.

Kate Benz,

Get Ready for Round 2 of The British Invasion

A celebration of the country that gave the Pittsburgh its name is set to begin Sept. 6.

Sean Collier,

Living Here in Allentown

The Hilltop community has seen a surge of new businesses thanks to a smart development program.

Patrick Doyle,

Sting’s Secret WQED Gig in Pittsburgh

In the early 1990s, Rick Sebak witnessed an exclusive Oakland performance by Sting, frontman for The Police.

Rick Sebak,

You Should Know: John A. Pollock

The Duquesne University professor has produced award-winning multimedia tools to help further STEM education among youth.

Alexa Mavrogianis,

Turning on the Tap: You Now Can Buy Beer at Pitt Home Games

It’s the first time beer will be sold stadium-wide at University of Pittsburgh games at Heinz Field.

Richard Cook,

Southwest Airlines Planning More Flights from Pittsburgh

The Allegheny County Airport Authority has been lobbying for more direct service from Pittsburgh to the West Coast.

Richard Cook,

Where to Go at the Three Day Blow

Our dining critic (and Three Day Blow organizing committee member) has a roundup of some open to the public events.

Hal B. Klein,

Don Kretschmann, Organic Farming Pioneer

Kretschmann Family Organic Farm in Rochester has been the hub of organic farming in western Pennsylvania since 1978.

Hal B. Klein,

Now Trending: Pet Project

With the dog days of summer coming to an end, show your love for your best friend with these playful yet chic choices.

Jessica Sinichak,

Unusual Events & Things Good to Know in Pittsburgh

This month: Red, White and Blue Pop Party, fall festivals and LIGHTTIME at CMOA.

PM Contributors,

Zing Basket Promises Speedy Grocery Delivery to Your Door

The online grocery delivery service opened this week, promising delivery in 45 minutes or less to selected neighborhoods.

Richard Cook,

Chuck Noll: A Man for All Seasons

Magazine Staff,

The Changing Face of Campus in Pittsburgh

Renovation is under way at nearly all of our area colleges and universities. For students heading back to school this fall — and their parents — we offer this crash course on the highlights of these projects and their projected benefits.

Melissa Rayworth,