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Washington, D.C., man stops in Pittsburgh on his 3,400-mile e-bike journey to raise money for charity
The wooden shoes on the back of the trailer attached to the electric bicycle are more than footwear – they symbolize the home country of the rider. And the clogs are making a 3,400-mile trek with him. Gregory Maassen, a native of the Netherlands, is riding an e-bike from Washington,...
No timetable for Sullivan’s Steakhouse to reopen after fire
Owners are unsure how long Sullivan’s Steakhouse in Downtown Pittsburgh will be closed after a fire this week. Pittsburgh firefighters responded to the fire Tuesday evening in the restaurant located on the first floor of the U.S. Steel Tower. They contained it to the kitchen. “We are sincerely grateful to...
Gus & Yiayia’s opens for the season on Pittsburgh’s North Side
The Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t the only ones celebrating an opening day on the North Side. Gus & Yiayia’s ice ball stand opened on Tuesday for the season. Ice balls were served from the bright orange cart under the rainbow-colored umbrella near West Park, a few blocks away from PNC Park....
Carousel in Oakland’s Schenley Plaza opens for the season
Emilia, 3, entered the gate for the PNC Carousel in Schenley Plaza in Oakland. She slowly walked around, considering riding several of the animals. Then she ran towards the teacup. “Do you want me to ride the teacup too?” asked her mother Kelly Marek, of Imperial, on Monday, the opening...
Chatham University study shows positive results when students spend time in sensory garden
“A breath of fresh air” is more than just a saying. There is some proof that being outside has positive effects on people. For Carlee Domke, a second-year occupational therapy doctorate student at Chatham University in Shadyside, part of the experiential curriculum includes visiting the school’s sensory garden. “When I...
Pittsburgh Earth Day’s Ecolution Fashion Show to highlight style sustainability
Cheryl Capezzuti was in her brother’s industrial metal fabrication shop when she looked down. She realized she had found the material for her next art project. “I saw shiny pieces of aluminum scraps on the floor that looked like glitter,” said Capezzuti, of Brighton Heights, an artist known for her...
Here’s what you need to know if you’re attending the Bucs home opener
Getting things started in true ’Burgh fashion for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ opening day will be two of the city’s own celebrities named Joe. Recording artist Joe Grushecky will sing the national anthem and actor Joe Manganiello, a Mt. Lebanon native who attended Carnegie Mellon University, will throw out the ceremonial...
Clairton High, Pitt and Bengals football star Tyler Boyd attends fundraiser at South Allegheny High School
Anthony Isaac “Tony” Cook loved basketball. He was working on his game so he could try out for the South Allegheny High School boys’ basketball team this past winter. As a child, he always had to put in extra time to be able to dribble and shoot because of weakness...
Pittsburgh artist Tom Mosser announces art exhibit showcasing large portraits
“Really Big Faces” has a really big space. The 70 larger-than-life portraits created by Pittsburgh artist Tom Mosser will be showcased on June 18 at Energy Innovation Center in the Hill District. A hallway and adjacent room with 40-foot ceilings encompassing more than 15,000 square feet will be filled with...
Check out what Pittsburgh’s North Side (and North Shore) has to offer
“Play Ball.” Those two words will mark a much-anticipated rite of spring on Tuesday for Major League Baseball fans. It’s the Pittsburgh Pirates home opener. They host the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on April 12. First pitch is, to mimic the date, at 4:12 p.m.— in the 4-1-2. The...
Parks Township couple creates way to comfort dads after loss of a baby
The tiny footprint is protected by wings. It belongs to Molly Rose, whose mom and dad have memorialized her making a mark in this world on the back of a black T-shirt. She will never walk on this earth, but her parents hope the image will become part of the...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 8-10
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Spring carnival Carnegie Mellon University’s annual Spring Carnival is back after being held virtually the past two years because of the pandemic. The event on the Oakland campus continues Friday through Sunday. A committee of students coordinates with other groups...
Large bobbleheads give Pirates pause before unveiling at PNC Park
Pittsburgh Pirates management is mulling a lineup change to a set of large bobbleheads that are expected to be featured in PNC Park’s expanded kids area after officials said two of the life-size figurines did not meet their expectations. “We ordered a total of five life-sized, fun, vintage replica-style bobbleheads...
Pirates to serve up Pittsburgh food and drink this season at PNC Park
The Pirates and PNC Park teamed with restaurants and chefs to bring a taste of Pittsburgh into the stadium this baseball season. New menu items include Fat Head’s beer from the South Side, a burger from Station in Bloomfield, and a Reuben hot dog topped with house-made corned beef from...
PNC Park getting enhancements in advance of Pirates’ season opener
Pirates fans will see something new at PNC Park for the home opener April 12 — starting at 4:12 p.m. to mirror the 4/12 date — against the Chicago Cubs. In what the team is calling “the continued evolution of PNC Park,” there will be new social gathering spaces in...
Carnegie Mellon’s 2022 International Film Festival explores what’s ‘Behind the Mask’
Carnegie Mellon University’s theme for its 2022 International Film Festival can be interpreted literally and figuratively. “Faces Behind the Mask,” the title of the festival, explores face coverings — the physical ones people have been wearing during the pandemic as well as those that aren’t seen. “What masks do we...
Square Café returns to Regent Square with new name
It’s back to square one for the Square Café. The restaurant reopened a second store – Square One — in the spot where it all began. Square One is located inside My Goodness Market on Braddock Avenue in Regent Square. The café is an addition to the market. The larger...
Sandcastle to open early with new look, first new slide in 10 years
Like its sister attractions Kennywood and Idlewild & SoakZone, Sandcastle will open earlier than usual this season. On Friday, the water park in West Homestead announced opening day is May 21 — a week prior to the traditional Memorial Day weekend start. Kennywood opens April 16 and Idlewild on May...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 1-3
It’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Car Bazaar Car Bazaar returns from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Downtown. The shopping market in the Forbes and Smithfield (400 Cherry Way) garage will feature 100 makers, artists, retailers, vintage dealers and garage-sale vendors selling wares from...
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces changes to covid-19 restrictions
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced Wednesday requirements for proof of covid-19 vaccination and face masks will be determined on a per event basis starting Monday. The artist or promoter of the event will decide whether guests need to show they’ve been vaccinated, present a negative covid test and/or wear a...
Maple House Music + Arts Festival to debut in Hartwood Acres Park
Entertainment manager Da’Lyn Bauman was meeting with Ghost Hounds, a Pittsburgh rock and blues band she manages. Music brought a harmony between them. “We quickly learned how drastically different our musical experiences had been, but the through-line that tied us all together was a deep love for storytelling and timeless...
Immersive Frida Kahlo exhibit in Pittsburgh encompasses artist’s tumultuous life
Frida Kahlo lived most of her life in pain. Her art reflects the hurt. The Mexico native’s work is being showcased in Immersive Frida Kahlo at Lighthouse ArtSpace Pittsburgh on the North Side. The exhibit opened Saturday and will continue at least through May. “Frida’s parents urged her to paint...
Wedding officiant: Tom Hanks said ‘I will do it’ and performs ceremony for Bellevue couple
Krisna Poznik Stahl wrote a letter to actor Tom Hanks. She told the Academy Award-winning star a story about her and her fiancé, Tyson Stahl. They live in a 102-year-old house in Bellevue they’ve been renovating — reminiscent of the home in Hanks’ 1986 movie “The Money Pit.” The couple...
Kingfly Spirits in Strip District is brewing up something new: a daytime cafe
The Strip District distillery Kingfly Spirits is known for its whiskeys, spiced rum, vodka, gin and liqueur, served in cocktails at its lively bar in the evenings. Now Kingfly has added fresh-brewed coffee to the mix, looking to claim the daylight hours as well. Kingfly Café opened within the 11,000-square-foot...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 25-27
Spring is here, although with the upcoming weather it might not feel like it. But it is the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Immersive Frida Khalo Lighthouse ArtSpace Pittsburgh will host “Immersive Frida Kahlo” starting Saturday. It is the second such interactive exhibit at the converted warehouse...
