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Pittsburgh’s Page’s introduces ice cream pops
Margie Page-Prusia called her creative director Shannon Blanc with a sweet assignment. “She told me about some ice cream pops she saw (on social media) and asked me to help with product development,” said Blanc, the cake creator at Page’s ice cream shop on Pittsburgh’s South Side. “I love a...
‘Patterns of Meaning’ showcases history of repurposed foundry items through art
The people in these images truly are men and women of steel. They are individuals who labored to create the foundation for many items, from steel beams for buildings and steel tools for operating rooms to steel frames for automobiles. A Pittsburgh artist and a collector of steel mill artifacts...
New riverfront residential property unveiled for Pittsburgh’s SouthSide Works
SomeraRoad unveiled a riverfront residential property called The Park this week, one of the final visions for its revitalization of SouthSide Works. It will be located steps away from the water along the riverfront trail. The commercial real estate investment developing company, based in New York and Nashville, has offices...
Mineo’s Pizza House in Hampton reopens
Mineo’s Pizza House Allison Park in Hampton is open once again. The newly debuted restaurant closed temporarily after the first week due to staff shortage and the overwhelming demand. Dominic Mineo, who co-owns the business with his brother Giovanni Mineo Jr., told the Tribune-Review in a previous story this week...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 13-15
We’ve made it to the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it. Pittonkatonk The eighth annual Pittonkatonk Mayday Brass BBQ & Potluck music festival is from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday at the Vietnam Veteran’s Pavilion in Schenley Park. It’s a full day of music from local,...
Openers for Stones to perform at Hartwood’s Maple House Music + Arts Festival
A local band that has opened for none other than the Rolling Stones is scheduled for the inaugural Maple House Music + Arts Festival on May 21 at Hartwood Acres Park, located in Hampton and Indiana townships. The Pittsburgh-based Ghost Hounds performed as a special guest of history’s longest-tenured rock...
‘POGOH,’ new Bike Share Pittsburgh system, features e-bikes
Pittsburgh hills can be challenging on a bicycle, and Bike Share Pittsburgh is helping ease the stress of riding up the Burgh’s steepest inclines. On Friday, it launched “POGOH,” a replacement for the city’s Healthy Ride bike share system, which began rolling in 2015. POGOH includes a collection of new...
Shults Ford owner awards $5,000 scholarships to Steel Valley High School students
When Richard Bazzy’s children were born, he opened bank accounts for them. He deposited $50 per week for 20 years. “I wanted them to have the money to be able to go to college or technical school or whatever school they wanted,” said Bazzy, president and owner of Shults Ford...
Mineo’s Pizza House in Hampton is temporarily closed
Update: Mineo’s posted on Facebook that it reopened as of May 12, 2022. In its first week of operation, Mineo’s Pizza House Allison Park is temporarily closed. A social media post said “due to staff shortage and the overwhelming demand, we are temporarily closing until we are fully staffed.” Dominic...
Noah’s Ark Kindergarten students read poems to their moms for Mother’s Day
Each child reached for his or her mom’s hand. They escorted their mothers into the kindergarten classroom blooming with colorful decorations. Parents took a seat in one of the miniature chairs as their children served muffins and bagels, and a cup of coffee or tea. A tiny planter with a...
Coming soon: New Sally Ann’s restaurant in Pittsburgh named to honor owner’s late mother
Richard DeShantz’s latest dining option that’s set to open soon is nod to the woman who prepared his first meals. Sally Ann’s is named after his late mother, whose favorite flower was the daisy. Guests will notice the blooms throughout the space created by artist Matt Spahr of New Kensington....
‘Stars on Ice’ coming to PPG Paints Arena this weekend
The stuffed animal’s name is Waddle — it’s a miniature penguin that travels with the “Stars on Ice” tour. So Waddle should feel right at home Sunday when the U.S. Olympic team ice skaters come to town for the 4 p.m. show at the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins, PPG...
Inaugural Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books will bring stories to life
“Books take you to places you could never go. Books can also take you away from places where you don’t want to be. A book can be like a best friend.” That’s how Laurie Moser feels about the printed word — and what motivated her to serve as co-chair for...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 6-8
It is Mother’s Day weekend. Here are some things to do with mom in Pittsburgh. Go for a walk The Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk is on Sunday – Mother’s Day — at Schenley Park. The event is at 9:30 a.m. The course is approximately 2 miles and...
Women of Alle-Kiski Engaging to hold session on finding work-life balance
As she wrote prescriptions for her patients, Dr. Danielle Godinez decided to pen a new script for her well-being, figuratively. She was living the hectic life of an ambulatory medicine physician: seeing patients every 15 minutes, filling out mounds of paperwork and logging long hours. Godinez walked out of that...
On the road again: East End Brewing charity ride mixes bikes, beer
Yes, there will be 170-pound kegs of beer being pulled behind bicycles on Saturday. That can only mean one thing. The Pedal Pale Ale Keg Ride has returned. Sponsored by East End Brewing Co. in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood, riders are invited to travel on a course from the brewery at...
New facility helps students explore military options at East Liberty’s Phase 4 Learning Center
Driving to a meeting with members of the military in Downtown Pittsburgh, Tom Reed was forced off to the side of the road by a truck. Paramedics arrived. They suggested taking him to the hospital. “Tom told them the only place he was going was to that meeting,” his wife,...
3rd location for Mineo’s Pizza House opens in Hampton
The black-and-white photo of a man wearing a white apron with his right hand about to open a pizza oven is the first image guests see as they enter. It’s more than a picture. The image is of Giovanni Mineo Sr., who founded the family business — Mineo’s Pizza House...
Cruisin’ Tikis Pittsburgh return for 5th season of sightseeing tours
A brand-new boat joins two others for the fifth season of Cruisin’ Tikis Pittsburgh, a company that offers sightseeing tours on their unusual little boats on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers. They’re recognizable by their thatched roofs and bamboo poles gliding along the river, like a floating Hawaiian-style hut....
1-woman play embodies Therese Rocco, Pittsburgh’s 1st female assistant police chief
Do it, but do it with grace. That is the way Therese Rocco, a trailblazer with the Pittsburgh Police Department, has always lived her life. For more than four decades, Rocco overcame gender barriers and created a path for women. She was Pittsburgh’s — and the nation’s — first female...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 29-May 1
It’s marathon weekend. Here are some things to do – but be aware of multiple street closings. Go for a run The Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, half marathon and relay race returns in person on Sunday. There will be several race-related events throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday. More than...
‘Our little miracle’: Pitcairn couple celebrates 1st Mother’s Day after long wait
The image captures vials, needles and medicine bottles in the shape of a heart surrounding a photo of a baby’s sonogram and a onesie. It’s a photo that shows the depth of her parents’ love for baby Everly Journey. Her mom and dad waited more than a decade to hear...
Cans of Eat’n Park’s Strawberry pie beer sell out quickly
“Strawberry Pie Forever” didn’t live up to its name. It was gone on Wednesday, the same day it was released. Cans of the brew collaboration between Pittsburgh-based Eat’n Park restaurant’s strawberry pie flavor and Grist House Craft Brewery of Millvale are sold out, according to the brewery. It’s still available...
Baby at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh dies while awaiting liver transplant
Eileen Halloran cradled her grandson, Chance, on Friday night. She noticed something different about the baby boy who had lived his entire life in a neonatal intensive care unit, attached to a ventilator. The past year had been filled with operations, medical tests and drama. He was under consideration for...
Closures to impact Downtown streets during Pittsburgh Marathon
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon returns in person on Sunday. It’s one of several race-related and other events happening this weekend. The event was held virtually the past two years because of the pandemic. More than 40,000 people will be welcomed back to the 26.2-mile course, the 13.1 half-marathon...
