Author: Ollie Gratzinger
What Will Pitt’s Newest Arena and Sports Performance Facility Look Like?
New renderings of the Victory Heights project have been released.
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Jessica Rogowicz
“At the end of my life — which hopefully is a very long time from now — I just want to leave this earth knowing that I’ve had a more positive impact on it than a negative one.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Jessica Semler
“Changing the world can feel impossible, but seeing that you can transform your backyard is invigorating.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Andréa Stanford
“Employees are culture carriers for our values and behaviors, which define who we are, how we act and how we work together.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Andrea M. Robinson
“Nobody wrote a handbook for me. I’m trying to write that handbook for my siblings, but also for young Black girls who look like me.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Larissa Russo
“I wanted to create a space that enabled people to come together to make meaningful change.”
Pittsburgh International Airport’s Ambitious New Terminal is Well Under Way
Travelers will soon start to notice some construction barriers as big changes take place both inside and out.
14 Places in Pennsylvania to See the Best Fall Foliage
Near and far, experience the beauty of Appalachian autumn at these locations around the state.
Join Pittsburgh’s Four Independent Comedy Venues for a Month of Laughs
For $20, you can catch a show at Arcade Comedy Theater, the Burgh Bus, Steel City Improv and Bottlerocket Social Hall.
Pennsylvania’s First Bunny Cafe Will Soon Open in Pittsburgh
The cafe plays heavily into the idea of a “third space,” defined as a place for meaningful socialization that isn’t one’s home or workplace.
The Miniature Railroad at Carnegie Science Center Gets a Spooky New Addition
Horror movie fans will recognize it right away.
Pittsburgh Magazine’s Publisher Honored With Award for Excellence in Media
The award was given out at this year’s Art Rooney Award Dinner & Auction.
Pitt and UPMC Name Local Foot and Ankle Expert as Dr. Freddie Fu’s Successor
The decision comes after a lengthy and deliberate search, Pitt says.
Thousands Sign Petition Supporting CMU Professor After Viral Tweet Critical of the Queen
Professor Uju Anya was criticized by Jeff Bezos and CMU for citing Queen Elizabeth II's role in British colonization in a tweet that has been removed by Twitter.
Five Farms Near Pittsburgh With Pumpkin Patches to Visit This Autumn
Most of the farms also offer hayrides and other festive fall activities.
Duquesne University Professor Says Death of Queen May Have Lasting Political Implications
The monarch’s death after a 70-year reign, he says, is the “end of an era.”
Pittsburgh Regional Transit Commits To A Zero-Emissions Fleet
The change, which will include electric buses and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, is expected to take more than two decades.
Cirque du Soleil Will Return to Pittsburgh for Five Shows Only
Tickets for “Corteo” are on sale to Club Cirque members now, and will go on sale to the general public on Sept. 12.
A Leaf Peeper’s Paradise: Your Ultimate Guide to Fall Foliage in Pittsburgh and Beyond
How to track fall foliage in your area, and where to see the best views this autumn.
University of Pittsburgh Plans to Add a New Facility to “Victory Heights”
The university will present its plan to the Department of City Planning at a meeting on Sept. 12.
Pittsburgh Region Wins Share of $1 Billion Through the Build Back Better Challenge
Southwestern Pennsylvania will receive almost $63 million to help businesses invest in robotics and other innovative technologies.
Big Changes Are in Store For Pittsburgh’s Three Sister Bridges
The changes will be most noticeable at night.
A New Megabus Partnership: Where Will It Take You Now?
More than a dozen new towns and cities are on the list.
Etna Riverfront Trail and Park Named a Great Place in Pennsylvania
Butler Street in Etna received the same honor last year.
9 Pittsburgh Festivals This Fall You Won’t Want to Miss
Whether you’re looking for food, music, culture or something else entirely, there’s bound to be a local festival that checks all your boxes.
How Climate Change May Be Shortening The Pittsburgh-Area Ski Season
This year, many resorts are deciding to open later in the year.
Two Pittsburgh Magazine Writers Win First Place at the Vann Awards
The awards are presented by the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation and honors the legendary former publisher and editor of the Pittsburgh Courier, Robert L. Vann.
Seven City of Pittsburgh Pools Will Remain Open Through Labor Day
The pools will be open for a week longer than expected.
Five Nonstop Routes Are Returning To Pittsburgh International Airport
Officials say that despite the complications faced during the summer travel season, the appetite for both leisure and business travel still exists.
Row House Cinema Will Screen Film to Raise Funds For Ukrainians Displaced by War
The screening is part of the “Stand With Ukraine Through Film” project, which started in March 2022.
New Pilot Program Will Offer Free Transportation to Some Pittsburgh Residents
The city says access to affordable and reliable transportation is the greatest factor in social mobility.
A New Development Aims to Address Pittsburgh’s Affordable Housing Crisis
Construction on the Polish Hill homes is slated to be completed by early 2023.
What to Expect From This Year’s Little Italy Days in Bloomfield
Listen to music, eat Italian food and watch Franco Harris play bocce ball.
How American Airlines Cuts To Its Flight Schedule Will Impact Pittsburgh Travelers
The airline removed 28,000 scheduled domestic flights from its November itinerary.
City of Asylum Determined to “Defend the Values” Author Salman Rushdie Has Championed
The co-founder of the North Side nonprofit was also injured when a man stormed the stage with a knife and stabbed Rushdie, who was about to give a lecture at the Chautauqua Institution in New York.
Imagine Backing This Up? Watch As 150-Foot Long Beam Moves Through Regent Square
The beam is one of 21 that form the foundation of the new Fern Hollow Bridge.
Barrel & Flow Fest Returns With Food, Music, Culture and, Of Course, Beer
More than 30 Black-owned breweries will be featured at this year’s festival, slated for Aug. 13.
What Will Pittsburgh International Airport’s New Facial Comparison Machines Do?
The technology differs from the controversial facial recognition software.
The American Queen Docked in Pittsburgh, and Student Athletes Were There to Welcome It
Athletes from local universities partnered with the cruise line American Queen Voyages to raise awareness of maritime jobs — and a notable new itinerary.
My Best of the ‘Burgh: Mikey Hood
As the lifestyle and entertainment host on KDKA’s “Pittsburgh Today Live,” Pittsburgh native Mikey Hood has a finger on the pulse of the city.
A New Era of Schooling: What Is The Future of Remote Learning?
Higher education’s shift toward digital has been a long time coming, but the coronavirus pandemic accelerated college life headfirst into the so-called “new normal.” What will school look like moving forward?
Denzel Washington Will Speak at the Grand Opening of the August Wilson House
The restored Hill District home of the late playwright will be unveiled at a grand opening ceremony on Aug. 13.
Penn Brewery Sold to Local Businessman, as Current Owners Plan to Retire
Stefan Nitsch, born in Austria, plans to introduce some experimental products and ideas to the Troy Hill brewery.
How You Can Shape The Artistic Touches To The New Fern Hollow Bridge
City and state officials have commissioned two local artists to begin the process of designing the bridge’s new aesthetics. Here’s how you can share your opinion on the project.
Even Without Naming Rights, Heinz Will Maintain a Presence in Acrisure Stadium
The company has plans for the ketchup bottles removed from the scoreboard, among other things.
Pittsburgh Public Schools Names Wayne Walters as its New Superintendent
Walters has served as the interim superintendent since Anthony Hamlet resigned last fall.
Donatelli’s Italian Food Center Will Soon Bid Adieu to Pittsburgh’s Little Italy
The 90-year-old grocery store will close in August after it was unable to find a buyer.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins Join Together for Charity
Celebrity Care Fest is making its return for the first time since the pandemic hit in 2020.
