5 Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals Near Pittsburgh
Pumpkins, apple cider, hayrides and zombies creeping amid the cornstalks await you this autumn at local farms.
When Is Peak Fall Foliage in Pennsylvania?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts the peak color in early October.
Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Meet Penne, a Chatty Tabby Who Seeks Love Through Meows
Penne would love to have a new home to explore and a new family to call her own. Make arrangements to meet her at Animal Friends.
Club Cafe Is Closing
One of Pittsburgh’s longest tenured concert venues — and one of the final spaces regularly presenting live entertainment in the South Side — will close its doors at the end of the year.
Collier's Weekly: Where to Find Western Pennsylvania’s Strangest Monument
A tragic story from the 19th century gave rise to one of the most unusual landmarks in the state.
James Earl Jones Had a Rich History With Pittsburgh’s International Poetry Forum
The stage, film and television actor appeared three times for its events that drew other celebrities such as Brooke Shields.
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Announces $200 Million Fundraising Campaign
It’s the largest in the hospital’s 130-year history.
12 Pittsburgh Distilleries to Explore
Pittsburgh’s history is steeped in the spirits industry. Modern-day distillers are carrying on the tradition — and creating their own.
My Best of the 'Burgh: Pittsburgh Steelers Long Snapper Christian Kuntz
His unpopular Pittsburgh opinion? Locals should go to the top of Mount Washington, too.
Newsapalooza Aims to Celebrate Local News in Pittsburgh
The first-ever Newsapalooza, organized by Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation, is meant to stress the importance of news — and remind people that journalists are often their friends and neighbors.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: 9/11 Hits Close to Home
It’s been 23 years since United Flight 93 crashed in Somerset County as part of the worst terrorist attack ever against the United States.
Can the Future of Housing Be Found in Garfield?
By remediating a vacant lot with a sustainably built, modular duplex, the developers behind The Picket Fence project are urging Pittsburghers to think differently about housing.
University of Pittsburgh Fires Athletic Director Heather Lyke
The university is seeking 'new vision' as it enters a new era of college athletics.
Just How Important Are Vision Tests for Young Kids? Very.
Vision screening ensures children can take necessary corrective measures before they turn 8, when it’s too late.
Allentown’s Bottlerocket Social Hall Transports You to the '70s
The retro-inspired space is a time capsule — and a bar, performance space, classroom and community hub.
How to Grab 'Hamilton' Tickets for Just $10
A limited number of tickets for the show’s Pittsburgh return will once again be available via an online lottery.
This Pittsburgh Wedding Was a Celebration of Love and Family Traditions
Courtney and Nadeem combined their cultures to share their love and heritage with their guests on their wedding day.
After Planning 126 Weddings, This Bride Planned One More — Her Own
This Pittsburgh bride put the icing on the cake by curtaining her wedding planning career with her own.
Steelers’ Caveat: Remember, It’s September
The first game that counts is obviously a much-anticipated event. Just don’t read too much into it as a barometer of what’s in store for the season ahead.
What's New at Acrisure Stadium for Steelers Season?
The Steel Yard, a tribute wall to the Terrible Towel, six locations of Stillhouse Spirits, cashless parking and more.
Profile: The Pittsburgh Promoter, Dawn Keezer
For 30 years, Dawn Keezer has been selling the Steel City for movie and TV productions.
What Are Those New Sculptures in the Pittsburgh Cultural District?
Renowned sculptor Thaddeus Mosley has crafted four monumental bronze sculptures that will be on display through August 2025.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Jodie Polk Is First Girl to Score in WPIAL
As a kicker for Penn-Trafford High School, Polk placed third on the team that year for total points scored.
Pittsburgh Lit: Make Your Skin Crawl or Sit in Contemplation With These Two Books
Clare Beams bends the tropes of historical and gothic fiction in "The Garden" while Matt Puchalski contemplates his surroundings in "A Pandemic Gardening Journal."
Call to Nonprofits in Pittsburgh: Time to Update Our Volunteer Directory
Pittsburgh Magazine will be publishing an expanded list of volunteer tasks in this year's GIVE magazine.
Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Meet Adam, an Affectionate Mixed Breed at Animal Friends
Adam made his way to Animal Friends through the Humane Investigations Team after being found abandoned and shivering in a dilapidated house.
Thomas Merton Center to Close Its Doors After 52 Years
Its Garfield consignment store will remain open and is hosting a fundraiser this week as part of the neighborhood’s First Fridays event.
Collier’s Weekly: The North Side Is Bustling — We’re Just Calling It the Wrong Name
Far more than a mere side of the river, we should think of this area as Allegheny City once again.
