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Blaqk House Collections’ pop-up exhibit an inclusive place for artists to display work
For Dominic Newsome, painting is calming. A Maryland native who is incarcerated in the state prison in Indiana County creates art to calm his soul. “My artwork helps to free my mind of the chaos around me, so I tend to draw historical, culture and religious, also fantasy,” he wrote...
Scott woman pens book about 20 years as cancer survivor
Beth Gardner looked up to her older brother, Todd. Born with cerebral palsy, scoliosis and a collapsed left lung, he leaned when he walked. He wore back and leg braces and had a speech impairment, making it hard for people to understand him. He died last year from a fall....
Quantum Theatre, Chatham Baroque celebrate 3 decades with ‘Idaspe’
Sharing the same anniversary year is reason to celebrate together. Pittsburgh’s Quantum Theatre and Chatham Baroque — both established in 1990 — are collaborating for “Idaspe” by Riccardo Broschi at the Byham Theater, Downtown from Oct. 7-15. The opera is directed by London composer and writer Claire van Kampen. “The...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 18-20
March Madness arrives in Pittsburgh weekend. Here are some ways to spend it between games. Penguin Palooza The National Aviary on the North Side is hosting Penguin Palooza from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Learn what makes penguins unique through interactive activities and special talks and trivia....
Pittsburgh dining options aplenty during NCAA Tournament
March Madness has arrived in Pittsburgh, bringing an influx of thousands of fans to town. And, hey, someone has to feed them. Pittsburgh features places to dine offering everything from hamburgers and pizzas to steak and seafood — most within walking distance of PPG Paints Arena (home to NCAA men’s...
Kennywood to open Easter weekend with new touches
The new coats of paint are drying on several roller coasters at Kennywood. Pillars at the entrance are adorned in neon yellow. Food stands are getting new lighting. It’s getting close to opening day — a week earlier than in recent years. Kennywood will open Saturday, April 16, for season...
Mural of Pittsburgh rapper Frzy in Braddock is more than an image
When Pittsburgh rapper Harvey “Frzy” Daniels saw the mural of his likeness, he was in tears. “I was posting a video on Instagram, and I got to feeling emotional,” said Frzy, an East Liberty native and Emmy award-winning artist known for his record 31 consecutive hours for the longest freestyle...
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh unveils fashion exhibit
Imagine a dress that senses when someone next to a person is not socially distanced. Technology designer Anouk Wipprecht created that and other state-of-the-art fashions. Her work is being displayed at the “How You Wear It” exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh’s Museum Lab on Pittsburgh’s North Side. The...
Woodland Hills hosts Western Pa. school districts for summit to address social issues
When Cassidy Laffey took a sophomore robotics class at Shaler High School, she was the only female. “Everyone, even the teacher, was male,” said Laffey, a senior. “I felt out of place because I didn’t see people like me in that class. I want females to know they can study...
Carnegie pastor and wife hoping to adopt 3 Ukrainian children
Three foster children huddled in a basement in Ukraine await a Facebook Messenger call from a couple in Carnegie who are hoping to adopt them. The Rev. John Charest and his wife, Laryssa, check social media constantly to see if the kids are online so they can reach out. “Sometimes,...
Celebration of August Wilson’s birthday includes preserving childhood home
The first place where Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson was inspired is coming back to life. The house in the Hill District where Wilson grew up will have him remembered and honored inside the space, which is in the process of being restored. It will be a home to inspire...
O’Hara couple opens their mirrored home for an ‘Airbnb Experience’
Music, movies and mirrors are part of an “Airbnb Experience” at an easily recognizable O’Hara home. Mirrors placed on the outside of the house reflect the light and faces of any visitors who walk on the grounds. There’s a place for reflection inside, too. Filled with state-of-the-art sound systems, the...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 11-13
Here are some ways to spend the weekend in Pittsburgh. The parade The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade returns at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Downtown. Expect snow and windy conditions. There will Irish step dancers, marching bands, military members and community organizations participating. The route begins near the Greyhound Bus...
Knichel Logistics in Richland celebrated International Women’s Day
William Knichel believed in his daughter. “He pushed me to be my best and to work hard and that is what made me a strong woman today,” said Kristy Knichel, 45, who is president and CEO of her late father’s company, Knichel Logistics, a freight brokerage company in Richland. “I...
Mineo’s in Squirrel Hill teams with Helltown Brewing for a hazy IPA
Pizza and beer. It’s the perfect combination. Mineo’s Pizza House in Squirrel Hill and Helltown Brewing in Export have collaborated on a hazy IPA. The silver, green, red and white can contains a photo of Giovanni Mineo Sr., who started the pizza business in 1958. Written across the bottom in...
Snow can’t stop Page’s from opening in Pittsburgh to serve ice cream
It’s one of the first signs of spring — even on a snowy day. Page Dairy Mart on the South Side — now called Page’s — opened for the season Wednesday. “People wait months for opening day,” said Margie Page-Prusia, on Tuesday, as she tested the ice cream machine swirling...
Western Pennsylvanians from Ukraine tell their stories
Tears. Helplessness. Heartache. Nightmare. Denial. These are some of the reactions from people of Ukraine living in Western Pennsylvania when they heard about the military assault on Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin last month. They’ve spent the past 11 days seeing videos and photographs documenting the destruction of their...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 4-6
It’s the first weekend of March. Here are some ways to spend it. Home & Garden Show The 40th annual Duquesne Light Co. Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show opens this weekend. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. More than...
John DeSantis remembered fondly by Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show exhibitors
The late John DeSantis “never met a stranger.” Those are words from Jenn Tompkins, co-owner of Rent The Chicken in South Buffalo Township. Her company will be one of the more than 1,500 exhibitors for the 40th annual Duquesne Light Co. Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show, which DeSantis founded. He...
Disney on Ice’s ‘Let’s Celebrate’ at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena a ‘dream job’ for skater
Sophia Cucci fell in love with ice skating when she was 3 years old. There was no better feeling than lacing up her skates and gliding around the rinks in her native Michigan. Her passion for the sport continued through high school and college. “I wasn’t done skating,” said Cucci....
2nd immersive art exhibit coming to North Side
First Vincent van Gogh, now Frida Kahlo. A second interactive art exhibit is coming to Lighthouse ArtSpace Pittsburgh, a converted warehouse, on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Lighthouse Immersive, a producer of experiential art exhibits, partnered with Impact Museums, which operates immersive experiences built around art, entertainment and social causes, and collaborated...
Western Pennsylvania high school students take Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
Fox Chapel Area High School students suited up as characters from the Disney movie “Frozen.” It was the perfect fashion for Friday morning. With temperatures in the 30s and wind chills in the 20s, the teens took a plunge into 4 feet of cold water — dressed at Elsa, Anna,...
Pittsburgh streets and landmarks to be featured in Monopoly game
A “Get Out of the Allegheny Jail Free” card? The newest Monopoly game could include that saying as well as other Pittsburghese references. And you, Steel City residents, can help decide. Pittsburghers are encouraged to submit their suggestions for the upcoming board game. Hasbro, the makers of Monopoly, has partnered...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 25-27
It’s the final weekend of February. Here are some ways to spend it. Beer here The Pittsburgh Winter Beer Fest is Friday through Sunday at the David Lawrence Convention Center. Approximately 400 local, regional and hard-to-find craft beers from more than 130 breweries — including Fat Head’s Brewery, Penn Brewery,...
Support for Ukraine in Squirrel Hill march unites people from various countries
Anastasia Gorelova is Russian. The Carnegie resident stood on the corner of Forbes and Murray avenues in Pittsburgh holding a sign that read, in Russian, “No To War.” Not only was she at a vigil and peaceful protest on Thursday in Squirrel Hill supporting the people of Ukraine after the...
