Author: Virginia Linn
Foodie Road Trip: Where You Can Enjoy Elevated Dining In The Treetops
This season, this secluded architectural park in Polymath Park will offer enhanced culinary experiences, more of the popular Treehouse dining pods — and even the start of a fifth house.
Franco Harris Statue Takes Off to New Location at Pittsburgh International Airport
Based on the public’s demand, airport officials moved statues for the famous Steeler and other historical figures to a space at the Landside Terminal open to all.
Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns Bigger than Ever
The March 11 event Downtown will feature 22,000 participants and offers family-friendly entertainment in Market Square.
Why This Year’s Total Solar Eclipse Will Be Extra Special
The ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ phenomena will occur just 2 hours north of Pittsburgh over Erie.
Museum Merch: Eight Great Gifts for Museum Lovers
Pittsburgh’s cultural institutions offer a bounty of cool stuff for the holidays.
Winter Getaways: Getaway Beaver Creek
All the comforts of home at this Lisbon, Ohio getaway, minus most of the electronic connections to the outside world.
Is Your Name On Lists That Identify Incorrectly Dated Ballots in Pittsburgh?
Voters in Allegheny County can still have their ballots fixed in time to have their vote counted.
Head of Milwaukee Arts Center To Lead Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Kendra Whitlock Ingram, a Duquesne University grad, will be the first person of color in the role.
Urban League Reaps $6 Million Gift From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
It’s one of 25 Urban League affiliates around the country to receive similar donations from the billionaire benefactor.
Here’s The First Look At Filmed-in-Pittsburgh’s ‘The Pale Blue Eye’
Scenes in the trailer look like they’re straight out of an Edgar Allan Poe poem.
Holiday Rush: Airlines Are Adding New Flights and Resuming Others at Pittsburgh International
Holiday travel at PIT is expected to be at 91% of pre-pandemic levels.
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Dr. Mallory Strickland Ciuksza
“If they can’t feed themselves, they won’t care much about their high blood pressure. It’s all intimately connected.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: The Rev. Marco A. Tinor
“I want to minister to the whole person — their spiritual health, physical health, mental health. I want to empower people in every aspect of their lives.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: F. Connelly Thieman
“Anybody who is passionate about Pittsburgh knows that having the arts flourishing is a critical piece of a thriving city.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Irving Torres
“I am drawing upon my previous experiences, interjecting my own experiences as an Afro-Latino, speaking from the heart.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Dr. Divya Venkat
“Everyone is human. The only thing we can do is make Pittsburgh better for everyone.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Yuanyou Sunny Yang
“It adds value to the business, to the community, to the organization to have a different perspective and share where you come from.”
What Should Be Done About the Lack of Public Restrooms in Downtown Pittsburgh?
A public forum will be held Oct. 6 to get public input on an issue affecting tourism and quality of life.
WQED Head Steps Down, Citing Health Issues
Deborah L. Acklin led the nonprofit through 12 tumultuous years.
After Just Five Months, Square One is Saying Goodbye to Regent Square
The Square Cafe concept is leaving the neighborhood to join the flagship location in East Liberty.
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.
Why ‘Hollywood on the Mon’ Is Still Thriving
It’s not only the tax credits, number of local skilled crew workers, topography and architecture that draw movie companies here.
My Best Of The Burgh: Roland Ford
This well-known septuagenarian is often spotted leading line dancing all over town.
Best Pittsburgh Steps Worth the Trek
The city has more than 800 public staircases — the most of any city in the United States, according to a recent City of Pittsburgh assessment. These 45,000 individual steps connect streets, they connect neighborhoods, and they are the primary route for many to get from one point to another through our hilly landscape.
It’s Time to Get Out and Explore
Meet the South Oakland couple who spent all of 2021 walking through all 90 Pittsburgh neighborhoods with their goldendoodle Chewie.
10 People Escape Serious Injury in Forbes Avenue Bridge Collapse
The bridge carrying Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek gave way an hour before sunrise, sending a Port Authority bus and several other vehicles into the ravine below.
Why Pittsburgh’s New Airport Will Be the Right Size for the Future
When the new terminal at Pittsburgh International opens in 2025, it will be the smaller than the original - for good reason.
Watch the Excellence in Nursing Virtual Celebration
Pittsburgh Magazine and our partners honor the hometown heroes making a difference in regional health care.
Dr. Freddie Fu Was An Inspiration for Us All
Everyone in Pittsburgh has a Freddie Fu story, including my oldest daughter.
My Love Letter to Pittsburgh
We have found 21 things to love about Pittsburgh right now – what would you add to our list?
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.
Our Big-Hearted Neighbors
In our November issue, present our 40 Under 40 honorees and spotlight nonprofits that help veterans navigate back into society.
2021 40 Under 40 Honoree: Chancelor Humphrey
“I want to capture the diversity of Pittsburgh through my eyes.”
2021 40 Under 40 Honorees: Taylor Stessney and Kacy McGill
“Our role is making sure workers feel supported, making sure they have a voice in the workplace.”
2021 40 Under 40 Honoree: Abraxis T. Blackwell
“Things that tear a lot of people down actually built me up.”
