7 Things You Might Not Know About Pittsburgh
Strap on an Indiana Jones fedora and journey through the mysteries of the past with PittGirl.
City Guide: Arts + Entertainment
We outline the local arts in a wide range of categories to remind you why Pittsburgh is an arts mecca.
90 Neighborhoods and What We Love About Them
Explore the ins and outs of Pittsburgh’s incredible, diverse neighborhoods with fun things to do in every part of town.
Celebrate the Whiskey Rebellion in Washington
Washington, Pa.’s annual Whiskey Rebellion Festival is equal parts history lesson and party.
Get 'Tarred & Feathered' at Wigle Whiskey
Honor the Whiskey Rebellion with drinks, food and music at this Strip District shindig.
What Google Autocomplete Tells Us About Pittsburgh (and Cleveland)
The Google search bar is a fascinating window into how the rest of the world sees our cities.
Pittsburgh Plays Brooklyn in ‘A New York Heartbeat’
The throwback gangster flick, set in 1950s New York City, debuts exclusively at Regent Square Theater.
100,000 Water Balloons Set to Explode at Station Square
This Saturday, Highmark Stadium will host an epic water balloon fight to benefit Team Tassy’s charity work in Haiti.
9 Pittsburgh Startups That Could Be the Next Instagram
Innovations being fostered at AlphaLab include an online marketplace for unused storage and an app for connecting the LGBT community.
Walk Your iPhone Battery Back to Life
South Side startup SolePower has invented a smartphone battery that recharges by harnessing walking power.
The Best 15 Seconds of the July 4 Fireworks
Watch this HD video of lightning striking during the downtown fireworks display.
Furries Aim to Break Guinness World Record
Anthrocon attendees will attempt to set the record for the world’s largest fursuit parade at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
How to Survive Disney's 'The Lone Ranger'
Dragged along to this family-friendly snoozer over the July 4 weekend? Consult our survival guide.
Jolly Good: Pirates Playoff Chances at 94 Percent
After a nine-game winning streak, Baseball Prospectus’ stats machine has the Buccos as a near-playoff lock.
Fourth of July Fireworks Set to Light Up Downtown Pittsburgh
Your daily guide to firework shows, powerboat races, flying dogs, burger-eating contests and more.
The Frick Goes Back in Time
Everything old is new again and retold again at 'Clayton Days,' a perspective on the past at The Frick Art Museum.
Our Favorite Summer Farmers Markets
Snag freshly grown, in-season crops from local farmers markets, where dedicated producers and purveyors set up regularly.
Your iPhone Might Be Turning You Into a Wimp
New research from Harvard University suggests that tiny smartphones are eroding our confidence.
Amy Schumer Headlines DVE Comedy Fest
Comedy Central star joins Craig Gass, Chris Porter and Iliza Shlesinger at the Rex Theatre.
CMU Researchers Creating 16th-Century Facebook
The Six Degrees of Francis Bacon project aims to visualize the Early Modern Social Network.
Welcome to Nerd Paradise
Hang out with R2D2, take a picture with the Batmobile and discover rare gems at this weekend's Pittsburgh Comics and Collectibles Show.
Nightlife: Long Live the ’80s
Who said fluorescent pink and rollerblading were out? We have a few favorite haunts that provide the perfect nostalgic experience.
Pirates Rookie’s Tweets Will Warm Your Heart
Tony Sanchez might have had the greatest first career hit of all-time, and certainly the best social media celebration.
Pittsburgh Ranked Smartest City in America
According to data on the 100 most populous cities in the U.S., Pittsburgh is the brainiest of the bunch.
Coast-to-Coast Art Train to Stop in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is one of 10 lucky cities that will welcome Doug Aitken’s one-of-a-kind public art project.
The Can’t-Miss List
Four things every proud Pittsburgher needs to do in the next four months.
More Local Hot Spots Add Brunch Menus
Union Pig & Chicken, Alma Pan-Latin Kitchen and Franktuary all embrace weekend brunch.
