September 28, 2023
Pittsburgh has often been characterized as “a shot and a beer town.” In the late 1800s, there were many regional brewers, but in 1899, many of them […]
September 13, 2023
Each year when the days begin to grow shorter and the cicadas commence their symphony, I find myself singing a Barney song called “I Like Autumn.” […]
August 31, 2023
Tailgating Connections To start things off I’ll just say that tailgating is a blast. In Pittsburgh, it’s as much a part of gameday as the game […]
August 1, 2023
An American Dream in Pittsburgh The American Dream is a story familiar to many. It’s often romanticized in stories taking place in big cities like Los […]
July 18, 2023
In pursuit of the perfect slice. There’s absolutely no shortage of pizza in Pittsburgh. Whether you’re looking for Chicago style or a classic pan, there’s plenty […]
July 3, 2023
4th of July in the ‘Burgh It’s time to find 4th of July events in Pittsburgh! Are you a fan of grilling out and watching fireworks? We […]
June 7, 2023
Pittsburgh Pride 2023 just wrapped up its annual parade and march, but that doesn’t mean Pride has to stop. June is Pride Month, and events will […]
May 23, 2023
Pittsburgh is often referred to as the “City of Bridges” due the numerous bridges that span the three rivers that run through the city: the Allegheny, […]
May 5, 2023
May is National Blood Pressure Month, and what some may not realize is just how important maintaining a healthy blood pressure can be. According to […]
April 26, 2023
Westinghouse is a prominent part of Pittsburgh’s history, but did you know that part of his success comes from working with Nikola Tesla? Some might argue […]
April 18, 2023
Pittsburgh has been long hailed a sports city, but did you know that it’s also been popular amongst inventors? From medical marvels to astronomers, there are […]
March 8, 2023
By: Kathleen George Our Nora I’m here in Pittsburgh, and Nora Ephron was a New Yorker, but I think all women are connected. We’re like a […]
February 2, 2023
Who was Lena Horne? Lena Horne, famously known for her rendition of the song, Stormy Weather, was a Black Hollywood entertainer who spent a significant part […]
January 10, 2023
Community Toy Drive Donate to Damar Hamlin Toy Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mxksc-the-chasing-ms-foundation-community-toy-drive
December 18, 2022
By: Madison Jackson Pittsburgh has many nicknames. To some it’s the Steel City to others it’s the City of Bridges, but to Madison Jackson, it’s […]
December 9, 2022
This fall, my husband and I along with 26 other Pittsburghers from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish in the North Hills, traveled to the Holy […]
November 18, 2022
By: Cody Peddicord, Senior Tax Accountant Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP E-mail: peddicord@gyf.com Telephone: 412-338-9300 Website: www.gyf.com The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) was created by […]
November 11, 2022
Gingerbread houses and the holiday season go together like marshmallows and hot chocolate. But did you know that gingerbread cookies started as a fair food during […]
October 31, 2022
There may be no sweeter sign of spring than the return of Gus and Yiayia’s Ice Ball Cart to its customary spot in Allegheny Commons Park […]
September 26, 2022
With all the superstars who have played major league baseball in Pittsburgh, it’s unfathomable that the Pirates did not have their own Hall of Fame before […]
September 13, 2022
In 1753, George Washington was sent from Virginia to the Ohio Valley region on a diplomatic mission to ask the French to leave the area. During […]