Author: Lauren Davidson
Pittsburgh Zoo Welcomes New Red Panda to Its Forest Passage Habitat
Two-year-old Marcy joins Xia, who has been the zoo’s sole red panda since July.
Even the Bridges Will Illuminate for Light Up Night This Year
Light Up Night 2023 will be brighter than ever as the Downtown bridges will light up and “American Idol” winner Phillip Phillips will headline the entertainment.
Find a variety of shows at Arcade Comedy Theater’s 10-Year Anniversary
Eight celebration shows over four days are planned to celebrate all that the Cultural District’s home for comedy has to offer.
Author Virginia Montanez on How Much of Her Pittsburgh-Set Novel Is Fiction
We asked our longtime contributor, who will give a talk at Norwin Public Library Wednesday, about how much of her own life is present in her novel, “Nothing. Everything.” and what’s up next.
Billy Strayhorn’s Life and Music Come to the Stage in His Hometown
The world premiere of “Something to Live For” opens Sept. 19 at Pittsburgh Public Theater.
The Boom in New Business is Fueling a Comeback in Ambridge
Located along the Ohio River, Ambridge is a community on the rise with two breweries, a cozy coffee shop and lots of history.
Record Your Pittsburgh Wedding Day with a Portrait Created Live on Site
Having a live painter at your wedding is an increasingly popular way couples are making their wedding memorable for themselves and their guests.
When a Wedding Photographer Gets Married, You Get an Epic Day
Derek Dibrell of Chase Images and Laura Phillipsie had a number of memorable details on their wedding day, including being married on a rooftop under a floral arch that perfectly framed the city they love.
May the 4th Be with You — While You View This Unique Pittsburgh Wedding
Lightsabers and an “emo hour” dance party are just a few of the things that made Ryan and Megan’s wedding special.
Pittsburgh Curiosities: The Westinghouse Atom Smasher
Our monthly look at oddities around the region.
Want to Fly to Austin? Southwest Airlines Is Adding More Options
The airline is adding a daily flight out of Pittsburgh beginning Oct. 5.
Best of Design 2023: A Stylish Room Filled with Books
Designer Lisa Scalo McMenamin turned a small space inside this home’s addition into a luxurious library.
How the Beatles Inspired This Wedding, 16 Years in the Making
Pittsburgh musician Paul “Weird Paul” Petroskey found wife Niffer Desmond through twists of fate that led them to a “Yellow Submarine”-themed wedding in Hawaii.
My Best of the ‘Burgh: A Q&A With WDVE’s Bill Crawford
Bill Crawford has been making us laugh for decades. We wanted to know: What are his favorite things about Pittsburgh?
Spotlight on Theater in Pittsburgh: Shakespeare Like You’ve Never Seen Before
Shakespeare’s comedy is reimagined through the Black experience while featuring LGBTQ characters and a magical Harlem setting.
Five Wedding Rings We Love
Look no further for your dream engagement ring.
Scent With Love Uses Wedding Flowers to Spread Cheer to Those in Need
The nonprofit organization takes centerpieces to hospitals, nursing homes and shelters and is hoping to expand in 2023.
Want to Recycle Your Wedding dress? There’s a Store for That
Bridal Maven in Dormont is a consignment store that offers brides the full dress-shopping experience while encouraging sustainably.
My Best of the ‘Burgh: What Are Artist Fran Ledonio Flaherty’s Favorites?
“It’s a beautiful site coming out of the tunnels … just nutty.”
Rare Velvet Underground Master Tapes from Famous Album Discovered at The Warhol
The nine tracks from “The Velvet Underground & Nico” will be part of an exhibition at the museum in the coming year.
Rock Legend Joan Jett Headlines This Year’s Light Up Night in Pittsburgh
The 61st Light Up Night celebration will take place Saturday, Nov. 19, and will include concerts, fireworks, a new house for Santa, a 1-ton Prantl’s cake and so much more.
Want to Visit the Sistine Chapel? Now You Can — in Pittsburgh
A new display of the 16th century masterpiece, “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition,” is showing at the Ross Park Mall through January.
Spotlight: Enshrined in Art
Local arts collective Sibyls Shrine brings “SHRINE,” a six-installation exhibition, to the Mattress Factory.
Pittsburgh Native Son Receives Esteemed Award from Dance Magazine
Choreographer Kyle Abraham is one of five honorees for the prestigious award; he’ll be celebrated at a December event in New York City.
These Dogs of Honor Stole the Show at Three Pittsburgh Weddings
These celebrations wouldn't have been complete without these important four-legged family members.
These Stunning Pittsburgh Cookie Table Displays Take the Cake
Meet the runners-up to our fall cookie table contest.
Participating in a Time-Honored Tradition Makes for a Sweet Lesson
Weddings Editor Lauren Davidson experiences the behind-the-scenes of a cookie table for the first time.
Real Pittsburgh Wedding: Katie and Emily Have an Ideal Love
Kaitlyn Burns and Emily Torbett got engaged in the middle of a crosswalk that had significant meaning to their relationship's beginning.
Real Pittsburgh Wedding: Tyler and Danielle Were Friends First Before Romance Took Hold
Tyler Hughes and Danielle Fehrs knew one another for most of their lives.
This Wow-Worthy Cookie Table Is the Winner of Our Biannual Contest
Annaliese Lausberg and Donald Rhodes had more than 5,000 cookies at their Hotel Monaco reception.
A World Of Art Comes to Pittsburgh
The 58th Carnegie International will bring art from all over the world to the Carnegie Museum of Art — and beyond its walls.
Irwin Couple Reconnects 45 Years After Falling in Love in the Navy
After meeting in Australia in 1977, the two lost touch. Now the couple has married and say they feel no time has passed.
Best Places in Pittsburgh to Get Married and Feel Like Royalty
I’m always amazed at how many wedding photos prompt me to exclaim: “this was in Pittsburgh?!” Here are some of my favorite spots that will make you feel like you’re getting married in a real-life castle without leaving Western Pennsylvania.
Paola Pivi Comes to The Warhol with Mattresses, Polar Bears and Shoes
The Italian artist's latest exhibit features numerous nods to the North Shore museum's namesake.
This Couple’s Love Story Took Them from NOLA to Sierra Nevada to Pittsburgh
Find out how Amy and Mark took their engagement to new heights — and what adventure they have planned next.
The Traveling Crosbys Return to PPG Paints Arena After a Pandemic Hiatus
For the group’s first game back to support their friend, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, they invited a special guest.
Damon Young Launches Podcast Tackling Race, Education, Money and More
The Pittsburgh author weighs in on delaying his podcast launch for two years, his next ventures and that now-famous Oscar slap.
Tom Hanks Surprises a Pittsburgh Bride with a Memorable Photo Shoot
The actor and his wife, Rita Wilson, are in town while Hanks films “A Man Called Otto”.
At Pittsburgh Weddings, the Cookie Is King, but the Cake Has Its Place
Small cakes are all the rage, but small doesn’t have to mean simple.
Spotlight on Pittsburgh Theater: The Artist and the Afterlife
Adil Mansoor will direct “Plano” at Quantum Theatre this month before going directly into his autobiographical play “Amm(i)gone” at KST’s Alloy Studios.
August Wilson Center to Open First-Ever Exhibition Dedicated to Its Namesake
The exhibition, set to open in April, will include artifacts and interactive experiences revolving around the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and Hill District native son.
These Sweet Displays Included Bridges and Tons of Treats
Meet the runners-up to our biannual cookie table contest.
This Wedding Season, Color Is in Bloom for Your Flowers in Pittsburgh
Find out how to make your color scheme pop like these three Pittsburgh couples.
It Was a Match Made in Heaven for These Two Rabbis
Friends, family and faith made Benjamin Altshuler and Natalie Shribman’s Pittsburgh wedding day a little extra special.
How Children Are Learning and Laughing at the Children’s Museum
“The Pigeon Comes to Pittsburgh!” has made its way around the country and is back at the Children’s Museum.
For 20 Years, Pittsburgh Glass Center Has Been Attracting the Makers
A new exhibit, "Gathered Locally", showcases the vast amount of talent in Pittsburgh.
21 Reasons to Love Pittsburgh Right Now
As 2021 draws to a close, here are 21 reasons — new, expanded, revived or revitalized — to love the city, right now.
