With two hard-earned championship titles, accolades from the White House and top honors on the Economist's "Most Livable City" list, 2009 is a respectable time to say you're from Pittsburgh. Celebrate with our expansive list of "Bests," chosen by our editors and from our online "Readers' Poll." You'll come across a London-style double-decker bus tour, a downtown spot to sample Jackie O's favorite dessert, an eco-friendly brewhouse, delicious dim sum, a newly re-opened art-deco-style theater and more. Read on to discover 120+ reasons Pittsburgh is the best place to call home right now.
Tailgating for Steelers games is serious business. And it calls for seriously good food, often made over a charcoal grill with a beer in one hand and basting brush in the other. Here are our favorite fan-tested tailgating recipes sure to take the chill out of your car-side celebration.
Help the hungry at the Empty Bowls Dinner this month. Not only will you enjoy tasty soup selections, but you’ll also take home your bowl as a souvenir and symbol of those who go hungry in our region every day.
In January, 13 doctors and medical personnel from Allegheny General Hospital took their medical expertise to the people of earthquake-devastated Haiti. The team returned with experiences that will help improve the care they provide here.
At the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, some of the world’s best researchers are developing technologies to rebuild our nation’s wounded warriors and are healing incurable ailments. Discoveries made here will soon help benefit the civilian population as well.
After one of the snowiest, most blustery winters in years, these happenings around the city will help you thaw out and get back into the swing of enjoying the outdoors once again.
