November 1, 2021
Dia de los Muertos—or Day of the Dead—is an often misunderstood holiday in the United States. Many believe this Mexican celebration is related to Halloween. While […]
October 25, 2021
People have been celebrating Halloween—or some version of it—for more than 2,000 years. Today, many mistakenly associate this Americanized holiday with Dia de los Muertos (Day […]
October 18, 2021
The Kelly Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty is named for two hometown legends: Gene Kelly and Billy Strayhorn. Gene Kelly—singer, dancer, actor, filmmaker, and choreographer—is best […]
September 6, 2021
Few are the Pittsburgh sports figures who inspire awe even decades after their playing days are over. In fact, there are only three who come to […]
August 9, 2021
Police officers in Pittsburgh are engaging with the members of the community over games of chess. “The focus of this outreach is to build relationships with […]
August 2, 2021
With the world continuing to open back up, people are beginning to embrace public recreation once again. That means going to the movies, attending sporting events, […]
July 12, 2021
Our Beautiful City at Sunset One of my favorite places to watch the Pittsburgh sunset is on a swath of grass between the Mr. Rogers statue […]
July 5, 2021
The Olympic Games occur every four years. Usually. The year 2020 threw the entire world for a loop. Due to the Covid-19 global pandemic the International […]
June 28, 2021
Pittsburghers LOVE fireworks. Zambelli Fireworks has been in business here for more than 100 years, making fireworks displays a must-see event. No matter how many times […]