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A Worldwide Audience

While "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" was not an international phenomenon, "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" has been sold into more than 70 territories worldwide.

Magazine Staff,

Update: The McMutrie Sisters' Mission 5 Years After the Haiti Earthquake

Jamie and Ali McMutrie were PM's 2010 Pittsburghers of the Year after airlifting 54 youngsters to safety. Now, they have forged a relationship with a major global player to continue their work to prevent struggling Haitian families from surrendering children to orphanages.

Lauren Davidson,

PittGirl's New Year's Resolutions for Pittsburghers

Four ways to make the city even better in 2015.

Virginia Montanez,

Penguins Profile: The Fearless Patric Hornqvist

The Penguin winger fits in easily with the team, thanks to his infectious personality and his mad dedication to confounding opposing goaltenders.

Joe Bendel,

Rev It Up: This South Side Pittsburgh Loft is Unique and Unusual

The three-story home melds all of the comforts of home with the sleek look and efficiency of industrial design.

Lauren Davidson,

We Three Kings of Pittsburgh

Rick Sebak discovers a post-Christmas secret — an enduring carol has deep local roots.

Rick Sebak,

Nightlife: Ice Skate Outdoors at Night

The region is home to several outdoor ice-skating rinks with evening hours — including The Rink at PPG Place, The Schenley Park Skating Rink and the rinks in North Park and South Park.

Eric Lidji, Sean Collier,

Undercover: NightBallet Press Publishes the Work of 5 Local Poets

The Cleveland-based press recently put out chapbooks by Nikki Allen, Jason Irwin, Karen Lillis, Heather McNaugher and Jason Baldinger.

Kristofer Collins,

Home Style: Your Coziest Room Ever

The weather outside may be frightful, but these inviting finds make staying inside so delightful.

Jessica Sinichak,

Gallery Visit: Field of Vision

Everything (or at least a lot of) old is new again at Youngstown’s Butler Institute of American Art, including folk-art galleries and more. Make a resolution to visit in 2015.

Mike May,

Home Front: Sustainable Style

Four generations strong, the family-owned Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring boasts certification by the Forest Stewardship Council.

Jessica Sinichak,

Grow. Cook. Drink.: Derek Stevens of Eleven

Derek Stevens has trained a corps of Pittsburgh’s top chefs and shaped the menu at Eleven Contemporary Kitchen.

Hal B. Klein,

Domaine Chandon Rose

Try matching this sparkling wine with duck a l’orange or baked ham.

Bruce May,

You Should Know: Lesley Rains

Her East End Book Exchange is more than a bookstore. It’s a hub for the literary community.

Katie Booth,

#TBT: Watch the ‘King’s’ Final Pittsburgh Concert

Elvis Presley rang in 1977 with a New Year’s Eve concert at the Civic Arena.

Richard Cook,

Pittsburgh-Area’s Chris Jamison Finishes Third in ‘The Voice'

He may not have finished first, but the North Hills High School grad won legions of new fans.

Richard Cook,

The Right Stuff: CMU’s Lunar Robot Wins Google Prize

The four-wheeled “Andy” is part of a Pittsburgh-led Moon mission.

Richard Cook,

Broadening Pittsburgh's Meat Horizons

A partnership between a local couple and a local farmer has resulted in more pasture-raised lamb and pork being sold at the market.

Hal B. Klein,

Penguin Cam Online, Not a Hockey Player in Sight

The National Aviary on the North Side is giving Pittsburghers a rare glimpse of two baby penguins as they hatch.

Richard Cook,

Watch & Share: Pittsburgh's Best Sports Moments

This holiday video by local sports historian Brian Lacek is guaranteed to bring back warm memories.

Richard Cook,

Chris Jamison YouTube Video: ‘Good Things Happen to Good People’

The Ross Township native sings Monday night in the finals of NBC’s “The Voice.”

Richard Cook,

See a Traditional Holiday Show This Weekend

"A Musical Christmas Carol," "The Nutcracker" and "Highmark Holiday Pops" all perform in the Cultural District.

Sean Collier,

Need Some Holiday Spirit? Jackie Evancho Delivers in This Viral Duet of ‘Hallelujah’

Evancho is featured with soloist Peter Hollens for a cover of Leonard Cohen’s iconic masterpiece.

Richard Cook,

Your Guide to Pittsburgh’s 2014 (2015) First Night

Featuring everything from fireworks and magicians to contemporary ballet and wooden kazoo-making, the family-friendly event lives up to its claim of having something for everyone.

Margaret J. Krauss,

Pittsburghers Welcome Parking Rate Hike -- Not

Meter rates are going up and enforcement hours are being extended.

Sean Collier,

After Dark Hall of Fame: Eat'n Park

The inaugural inductee in the After Dark Hall of Fame has been an integral part of Pittsburgh nightlife for generations.

Sean Collier,

Amazing Act of Kindness: Pittsburgh-Area Teen Gives $5,000 to Friend with Brain Cancer

Jesse Kaufman received the money from his Bar Mitzvah and then gave away every penny.

Richard Cook,

Pittsburgh Dad Coming to TV

The online sitcom is branching out with its first half-hour holiday special.

Richard Cook,

Pittsburgh-Area’s Chris Jamison Reaches ‘The Voice’ Finale

Jamison is one of four singers vying for a shot at a recording contract.

Richard Cook,

First Look: Carmella's Plates and Pints in the South Side

With Executive Chef David Murphy at the helm of this cozy spot, our incoming restaurant critic thinks the place has great potential.

Hal B. Klein,