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East coast flavors abound at Lucy’s Riverside Cafe, a cozy Freeport eateryVideo
Savor New England comfort food at a cozy cafe in Freeport. Lucy’s Riverside Cafe, on High Street, serves breakfast and lunch six days a week, with a focus on New England style homemade soups, sandwiches, paninis, desserts and specials. “Customers love our food and they have said it’s like eating...
Paint it Purple event in Gilpin raises money to help domestic violence victims
As a domestic violence survivor, Maria Matuscin wants to do all she can to help others enduring similar situations. She was on hand Saturday to help at a fundraiser aimed at increasing awareness of domestic violence. The event, Paint it Purple, took place in Gilpin. “Domestic violence is in every...
Fox Chapel seniors can now get yearbook photos taken in school
Fox Chapel Area High School adjusted its senior yearbook photo policy to give seniors more than one option to get their photos in the yearbook. Some district parents had questioned the policy that required seniors to schedule a photo sitting at Hill’s Studio in Aspinwall and pay a $25 fee...
Hartwood Restaurant, a ‘hidden gem’ in Indiana Township, celebrates 10th anniversaryVideo
A best-kept dining secret is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Hartwood Restaurant and Whispers Pub, located at 3400 Harts Run Road in Indiana Township, is touted as a “hidden gem” by owners Kate and Jeff Fenton of Fox Chapel. “We have customers telling us that they never knew we existed here,”...
Creepy good time awaits at Fawn’s The ShadowsVideo
The Alle-Kiski Valley’s only outdoor haunted attraction is open for its eighth Halloween season. The Shadows Haunted Attraction in Fawn (next to the Tour-Ed Mine & Museum) offers a haunted walking trail, complete with multiple scares when visitors least expect them. The Shadows is open Thursdays through Saturdays until Nov....
6 Pittsburgh up-and-coming chefs
The next time you savor a fabulous meal dining out, thank your chef. Bringing enthusiasm, new flavors and experiences to their respective kitchens, these Pittsburgh area restaurants have up-and-coming chefs committed to culinary creativity and, of course, amazing food. BBQ Pitmaster Pedro Garcia Joyce Hanz | For the Tribune-Review Walter’s...
‘Unique’ mansion in Pittsburgh’s East End listed for $4.9 millionVideo
A new residential listing in Pittsburgh’s East End has room to roam. Known as the Kelly House, the Point Breeze residence at 1145 Beechwood Blvd. offers more than 14,000 square feet of living space. A stately brick home with Colonial Revival elements, it sits on 1.4 mature acres and features...
Luke and Mike’s Frontporch in Aspinwall focuses on outdoor dining experienceVideo
Billy Rice of Aspinwall has owned 11 restaurants. But his last eatery endeavor, Luke & Mike’s Frontporch, is personal. “I named this last restaurant after my boys,” Rice said. “It’s a great outdoor spot, and it’s been a great adventure.” “They will be the next generation to take over,” said...
Creation Cafe highlights Leechburg Area life skills studentsVideo
Students and snacks have combined at Leechburg Area High School for a cause. The Creation Cafe opened Sept. 3 in the school library. The space was specifically designed to house a cafe and provide a unique learning opportunity for students enrolled in life skills/learning support classes in the district. The...
Chick-fil-A wants to be in O’Hara
A Chick-fil-A restaurant soon could be coming to the Alle-Kiski Valley. Chick-fil-A last month filed for a building permit in O’Hara for construction in Fox Chapel Plaza along Freeport Road where the now-closed Rita’s Italian Ice building is located. “We look forward to working through the approval process with …...
Wooden Door Winery offers historic escape in VandergriftVideo
A local couple poured their passion for wine making into a year-round winery. Winemakers Jeff and Krissy Pollick of Allegheny Township opened their first winery, Wooden Door Winery, in 2010. Their most recent location, along Custer Avenue in Vandergrift, goes by the same name and is housed in a restored...
Aspinwall’s Farmer x Baker gives different meaning to ‘food from a box’Video
A unique waterside dining option is open inside Aspinwall Riverfront Park. Farmer x Baker, a repurposed shipping container-turned-café nestled along the Allegheny River in the scenic 10-acre park, is the first of its kind in Pittsburgh. All 160 square feet of it. The eco-friendly creation of owner Jennifer Urich, Farmer...
‘BEEP for B’man’ a great reason to lay on your hornVideo
Motorists have a great excuse to lay on their horns in O’Hara. Fourteen-year-old Bill Carney, also known as B’man, sits at the corner of Fox Chapel and Freeport roads in Fox Chapel Plaza several evenings a week. His mission? Soliciting honks, beeps and waves from the driving public. A large...
Armstrong County cat bucks stereotype, spends summers in the poolVideo
The dog days of summer are upon us here in Western Pennsylvania. Just don’t tell that to Tissy, a cat with a penchant for swimming. The fluffy, orange Maine Coon cools off weekly in the Herr family pool in Brady’s Bend , Armstrong County. Tissy even has a tiny custom...
Luxury Lumiere condos to open this fall in Downtown PittsburghVideo
Lumière, a new luxury condominium complex in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh, is nearing completion. The 86-unit building is the first new high-rise condo project Downtown in a decade. Developed by Millcraft Investments, it’s the second phase of the project on the site of the former Saks Fifth Avenue. The...
At Gino’s Petit Dejeuner in Harmar, a not so little breakfast with a French infusionVideo
An international trifecta of culinary flavors unite at Gino’s Petit Dejeuner in Harmar. The cozy French-inspired bistro, located in Harmar Shopping Plaza, blends American and Turkish influences on an extensive breakfast and lunch menu. In French, “petit dejeuner” translates literally as “little lunch” but means “breakfast” — which is the...
Andora offers historically modern dining in 2 locationsVideo
Dining at a former stagecoach stop, speakeasy, alleged brothel and hotel? Yes, please. The history’s all there at Andora Restaurant, tucked along a wooded residential section of Dorseyville Road in Indiana Township on the Fox Chapel border. Actually, there are two locations. An Ohio Township site opened 20 years ago....
Daytrippers: Head to historic Harmony
Looking for a day trip replete with history, food and maybe a little weaving? Look no further than the little town of Harmony. Packed with early American history, Harmony offers visitors old-world German charm amidst specialty shops, eateries and preserved buildings. Tourists frequent annual Harmony events including a German Christmas...
Pittsburgh’s Amateur Astronomers share their passion for night sky
It’s a party with a plethora of stars. But not the celebrity kind. Explore the night sky and learn about astronomy at star parties. They are sponsored by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh at its two observatories — Nicholas E. Wagman in Deer Lakes Regional Park (Allegheny County) and...
Leechburg Cemetery Co. seeks assistance with grounds maintenanceVideo
The Leechburg Cemetery Company doesn’t have enough volunteers to maintain the grounds that command a hill off of Pershing and Evergreen roads. Knee-high grass and weeds compete with numerous Memorial Day flags recently placed on tombstones at The Leechburg Cemetery. Volunteer and borough resident Larry Boehm squeezes in time mowing...
Winfield Winery is a hidden gem in CabotVideo
Combining heritage with hobby is the concept behind Winfield Winery in Cabot. Italian winemaker John Ricchuito opened his rural winery on the grounds of his Winfield Township home he shares with wife, Linda, in 2006. “I read a lot, learned things off of the internet and decided I was going...
Oakmont pub crawl raises money to fight multiple sclerosisVideo
Cheers, beers and charitable endeavors are on tap in Oakmont. The 20th annual MS Pub Crawl fundraising event is set for Saturday . A pub crawl is when individuals drink in multiple pubs or bars in a single day, or night, or both. All proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis...
Cranberry’s Rollaway Dog Cafe serves up treats on the goVideo
Pittsburgh-area pups have something new to wag their tails over. The Rollaway Dog Cafe, based in Cranberry Township, Butler County, is the only mobile dog food and treat truck around. “We specialize in treats your dogs can come to the window to order and eat right on the spot,” says...
Valley set to put on colorful ‘Dreamcoat’
Valley High School Drama Club junior Adam Richardson will be making his stage debut in the lead role of Joseph, donning the iconic coat of many colors in the musical in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” April 11-14 at Valley High School. “I love the coat. I love how...
St. Joseph High School stages Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In the Heights’
St. Joseph High School tackles a “new classic” — “In the Heights.” Before “Hamilton” swept the musical theater world by storm there was “In the Heights.” Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the music and lyrics, starring in both. “In the Heights” garnered numerous top industry honors including Best Musical, Choreography, Original Score...
