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2023 Pittsburgher of the Year: Andrew McCutchen
Reviving fan enthusiasm upon his return to the Pittsburgh Pirates last year, this star outfielder and former MVP has found that his heart belongs in Pittsburgh.
What Happened? An Obituary for Century III Mall
Once the third-largest mall in America, the deteriorating shopping center in West Mifflin still evokes warm memories from former shoppers as it faces demolition.
Excellence in Nursing Honorees for 2023
The eight nurses selected in the eighth annual Excellence in Nursing Awards place high value on good communication, empathy and collegiality.
25 Famous (and Infamous) Quotes About Pittsburgh
We found 25 of the most notable quotations — attributed to everyone from authors to musicians to one cartoon cat — that sum up people’s thoughts on our city.
40 Under 40: Introducing Our Class of 2023
We celebrate our 25th anniversary with an exemplary group of people working to make our region a better place.
10 Of Our Favorite Pittsburgh Celebrities And Why We Admire Them
The staff at Pittsburgh Magazine decided to compile our own list of our 10 favorite local luminaries (all living). Some have risen to national or international prominence while never turning their back on Western Pennsylvania. Others have made their mark closer to home but are equally beloved.
What Unites Us In the Wake of the Tree of Life Tragedy
We asked local faith leaders for their response to the massacre at Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill –– and how we can come together and more forward as a community.
Restoring Their Voices: Pittsburgh's Vital Sanctuary for Exiled Writers
A year after the horrific attack on Salman Rushdie, the work of Pittsburgh’s City of Asylum is needed more than ever.
Why More People Are Moving to The Wall Street of Pittsburgh
Two blocks of historical buildings along Fourth Avenue are drawing new residents to Downtown who marvel at their opulent marble lobbies and elaborately carved stonework.
A Year of Debuts in Pittsburgh's Cultural District
With a new president and CEO, a re-introduced Greer Cabaret Theater and more premieres in the works, the city's sprawling arts district is in the midst of a revitalization.
Pittsburgh Curiosities: The Westinghouse Atom Smasher
Our monthly look at oddities around the region.
Pittsburgh Curiosities: The Kecksburg UFO
Our monthly look at oddities around the region.
How Pittsburgh Really Will Be Hollywood on the Mon In A Couple of Years
In the shadow of the historical Carrie Furnace complex, film studios are on the rise.
Pittsburgh Curiosities: The Secret Doughboy
Our monthly look at oddities around the region.
Why 1898 Was A Big Year for America, Andrew Carnegie and Pittsburgh
By 1898, Carnegie had enjoyed stupendous success since his arrival in Pittsburgh as a poor Scottish immigrant exactly 50 years before.
Party Like It's 1898: The Pittsburgh Zoo and Kennywood Celebrate 125-Year Birthdays
Kennywood Park and the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium — both celebrating their 125th anniversaries this year — have trolley routes to thank for their origins.
Maestra: Meet Four Pittsburgh Conductors Who Seek Gender Equity
Without cause, women are found at the conductor’s podium less frequently than men — and at major orchestras, they’re almost entirely absent. Four Pittsburgh-area conductors talk about the pursuit of gender equity in concert music.
Power Shift: Who Are The Pittsburgh Region's New Faces and Perspectives?
Dozens of the Pittsburgh Area's top institutions are going through leadership changes. The turnover could echo for decades.
Pittsburgh Curiosities: Snoopy's Doghouse Downtown
Our monthly look at oddities around the region.
Why This Pittsburgh-Area School Made Time Magazine's List of Best Inventions for 2022
Part of the Seneca Valley School District, Ehrman Crest was the only educational institute on the list, which highlights impactful new ideas from around the world.
Mod Squad: Meet The People Behind Pittsburgh's Black Tech Nation Ventures
A trio of diverse innovators launched a $50 million tech venture fund to empower Black and inclusive startups.
