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The New King of the Westinghouse Castle

John Graff, president and CEO of the Priory Hospitality Group, plans to turn the century-old structure into hotel and event space.

Katerina Procyk,

Break It Down: The Great Pierogy Race

The Great Pierogy Race, which takes place in the middle of the fifth inning of Pittsburgh Pirates home games, combines two of Pittsburgh’s favorite things — pierogies and sports.

Alexa Mavrogianis,

Watch: Kenny Chesney Rocks With Billy Joel at PNC Park

Chesney took the stage with the “Piano Man” one night before his own concert at Heinz Field.

Richard Cook,

Brace Yourself Pittsburgh, It’s a Furry Frenzy!

Where else but Pittsburgh would Anthrocon celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Neil Strebig,

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

We're loving the neighborhood grocers 52nd St. Market, Japanese bar food at Umami, red-sauce Italian at Luigi's in Clymer and the resurgence of Bar Marco. We chat this month with Trevett Hooper, co-owner and executive chef of Legume and Butterjoint.

Hal B. Klein,

Next Steps Taken in Restoration of Allegheny Landing

Officials broke ground Thursday for the reconstruction of the sculpture park’s portion of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail.

Alexa Mavrogianis,

Root and Heart Farm: Winning Friends With Salad

Jen Urich's Gibsonia farm is mixing it up in just the right way.

Hal B. Klein,

Top Ten Things to Do in Pittsburgh in July

The month's best bets in The 'Burgh.

Eric Lidji,

Pittsburgh's Can’t Miss Concerts in July

This month's lineup includes Guided by Voices, the Feed More Festival, Kenny Chesney and Guns N' Roses.

Cassidy Gruber,

Meet The Thunderbirds, Pittsburgh’s Professional Frisbee Team

Part of The American Ultimate Disc League, the Thunderbirds' players have a passion for the game — and the fans to prove it.

Neil Strebig,

Schenley Plaza to host International Sand Sculpting Competition

The event commemorates Pittsburgh’s Bicentennial with massive sand sculptures.

Neil Strebig,

You Will Need to Use Your IQ to Make This Escape

Perhaps the most impressive aspects of IQ Escape in Ross Township are the stagecraft and setting. The rooms are elegant, convincing and immersive.

Sean Collier,

This Dog Can Talk, and He'll Make You Think

Watch the web series, shot and edited in Pittsburgh, that inspired ABC's “Downward Dog.” The TV show also will be shot and edited in the Steel City.

Richard Cook,

Pittsburgh-Area Fireworks 2016: When & Where to Watch Them

You can get your fill of fireworks all weekend long, if you know where and when to look.

Alexa Mavrogianis,

It's All in the Family For This Musical Duo

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's only father-daughter team will break up this year when clarinetist Tommy Thompson retires. But his daughter, Allie, says she’ll keep her father connected with the people he’s played with for 50 years.

Lauren Davidson,

Making Pittsburgh Greener: Aurora Sharrard

The executive director of Green Building Alliance, Sharrard works behind the scenes to make Pittsburgh more sustainable.

Patrick Doyle,

Unusual Events & Things Good to Know in Pittsburgh

This month: Punk Prom, a smelly plant and celebrity birds.

PM Contributors,

Pryor Conviction: A Famous Comic's Pittsburgh Jail Stay

Rick Sebak revisits the troubling story that landed famed comedian Richard Pryor in the Allegheny County Jail.

Rick Sebak,

Now Trending: Restful Reclining

Find a cure for the common lawn chair with these whimsical alternatives that are sure to get the neighbors talking.

Kate Benz,

Downtown Restaurant Owners Win Big

Richard DeShantz and Tolga Sevdik of the Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group are among the regional winners of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

Hal B. Klein,

Bucs' Biggest Problem Easier to Identify than Solve

As the Pirates try to climb out of a demoralizing slump, one factor has emerged as the team's biggest shortcoming.

Mike Prisuta,

Purple Reign: PPG Paints Unveils 2017 Color of the Year

Violet Verbena’s grey-purple tones are playful, elegant and calming. Plus, get the history behind some of Pittsburgh's architectural wonders.

Jessica Sinichak,

Feeling Hot! Meteorologists Predict Sweaty Summer For Pittsburgh

Ready for 90-degree temperature days? What you need to know about summer 2016.

Katerina Procyk,

Pittsburgh's Union Trust Building Renovated and Restored

The historic Downtown building reopens after a two-year, $100 million renovation.

Cindi Lash,

The Section of Mystery: What’s behind the door?

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History opens new permanent exhibit featuring 3-D holograms.

Alexa Mavrogianis,

Our JazzLive International Festival Cheat-Sheet

We break down each day of the festival so you don’t have to improv your way through it.

Alexa Mavrogianis,

James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour Stops In Pittsburgh

Justin Severino and Hilary Prescott Severino of Cure and Morcilla organized the event, which featured celebrated chefs from DC, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Hal B. Klein,

Avatar-inspired Cirque Du Soleil Show Takes Off in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Magazine has a backstage view of “Toruk: The First Flight,” which runs this week at Consol Energy Center.

Neil Strebig,

Best of the 'Burgh 2016

We scoured the region to bring you 53 items we’ve deemed this year’s “Best of the ’Burgh,” as well as 8 stellar local Instagram accounts you don’t want to miss.

Sean Collier, Kristofer Collins, Richard Cook, Lauren Davidson, Elvira DiPaolo-Hoff, Kellie B. Gormly, Cassidy Gruber, Mark Houser, Hal B. Klein, Taylor Maple, Mike May, Jesseca Muslin, Katerina Procyk, Brian Trimboli,

Best of the 'Burgh 2016: Readers' Poll

Bakeries, barbecue, museums and more. Here's the most popular stuff in town.

PM Readers,