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Where to watch Pittsburgh’s Fourth of July fireworks
The time of year has come again to celebrate patriotism, eat hot dogs and watch colorful balls of fire explode in the sky. Pittsburgh knows how to do the Fourth of July. The City of Pittsburgh Independence Day Celebration is set to begin at 4 p.m. Thursday (July 4). There...
Gus Kalaris, known as the ‘Ice Ball Man’ on Pittsburgh’s North Side, dies
August “Gus” Kalaris often gave free ice balls to people who couldn’t afford one — he was known as the “Ice Ball Man.” He will be missed from his spot at the bright orange cart near West Park on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Kalaris died Friday night. For seven decades, Kalaris...
Parks Conservancy revitalizing Riverview Park’s Valley Refuge Shelter
One of Pittsburgh’s most popular and historic park shelters is set to get an upgrade next summer. The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is spearheading an effort to revitalize Riverview Park’s Valley Refuge Shelter and improve accessibility at the site. The shelter is one of the most popular in the city, with...
Monroeville singer to perform at women-led Babesburgh on North Shore
A Monroeville singer-songwriter will be among the featured acts at the first-ever Babesburgh celebration on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. Gabrielle Fike, 22, will perform at 4 p.m. at the June 29 festival, which will feature women-owned or women-led breweries, artists, farmers, health practitioners, performers and more. “This will be the biggest...
North Side church will host summer solstice tours of its Tiffany stained glass windows
You’d be hard-pressed to find a time when a multi-story Tiffany stained-glass window doesn’t look stunning. But toss the summer solstice into the mix — when the Earth’s tilt toward the sun is at a maximum and we get the longest day of the year — and the view gets...
Museum of Illusions will hold ‘AfterDARK’ 21-plus event
The Museum of Illusions Pittsburgh on the North Side has been open only since December, but it’s already establishing itself as a destination for kids and their families. This Thursday, though, the museum’s “AfterDARK” event will be open late only to adults for a night of mingling, music, drinks and...
Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band light up Acrisure Stadium
”The spirit of Jimmy Buffett is here with us tonight,” remarked Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band, Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium. He was absolutely right. With Kenny Chesney, the leader of “No Shoes Nation,” headlining the “Sun Goes Down Tour,” the Buffett-esque beach vibes were out in full...
Plan a budget-friendly picnic date in the great outdoors of Western Pennsylvania
Nothing screams summer like a scenic alfresco picnic. Take your sweetie on a “datecation” outdoors for a fresh-air experience that doesn’t break the bank. Outdoor-inspired destinations abound in Western Pennsylvania, and those seeking an adventurous date are sure to find the perfect picnic spot. So pack a picnic, pile into...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 31-June 2
With the Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh Pride and Kenny Chesney all drawing crowds this weekend, it’s going to be a crazy few days in Pittsburgh. Be sure to keep an eye on traffic reports before you head out. In the meantime, here are some other things to do around...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this Memorial Day weekend: May 24-27
The long weekend is here! Need something to fill up that extra day? Here are some happenings to make Memorial Day weekend memorable. Sandcastle opens for the season Starting this Saturday, Sandcastle Water Park will be open for the season. Beat the heat with a variety of water slides and...
Steelers, UPMC Magee hold SteelHERS Social at Acrisure Stadium
Mary Beth Shaw ran a route, caught a pass from Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Rodney Williams and gave wide receiver Calvin Austin III a little shove to reach the end zone for the touchdown. Shaw was one of 1,000 women on the Acrisure Stadium field Wednesday evening. It was the...
Rain haikus project reveals student poetry when sidewalk gets wet
Pittsburgh summers may be notoriously rainy, but this year there’s an advantage to a mid-afternoon shower in certain parts of the city — rain-revealed poetry to enjoy. PA Humanities, as part of its 50th year celebration, brought a Rain Poetry project to three sites in Pittsburgh this spring. Students from...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend, May 17-19
TGIF! Music, food and fun can be found around town this weekend. Here’s what you can do to unwind before Monday. Millvale Music Festival With 330 music acts, 28 stages, all within 0.6 miles, the Millvale Music Festival is back this Friday and Saturday — and it’s got more than...
Gainey aide defends administration over controversial contractor payments
The top spokeswoman for Pittsburgh’s mayor acknowledged Tuesday that city employees broke in-house rules by using a municipal credit card to charge thousands of dollars in payments to a former worker after he became a private contractor, but she rejected suggestions that the hiring itself violated the state’s ethics law....
$5M donation made to AGH cardiac program by Mario Lemieux Foundation, Highmark
The Mario Lemieux Foundation on Wednesday announced a $2.5 million donation to Allegheny General Hospital’s cardiac electrophysiology program. The donation was matched by Highmark, hospital leaders said during an announcement at the North Side hospital. The joint $5 million gift will mark the creation of the Mario Lemieux Center for...
National Aviary announces death of penguin Stanley
One of the longest-tenured flock members at the National Aviary has died. He was 22. Stanley, named after the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup, arrived at the Aviary on Pittsburgh’s North Side in 2001 when he was just 2 months old. Stanley was nationally known for the bond he shared...
Snyder Mansion-turned-workplace a hit with employees on Pittsburgh’s North Side
It’s not every day a job interview takes place in a historic mansion. But for Logann Woodley of Franklin Park, interviewing inside a sprawling brownstone built for the late Pittsburgh steel and iron magnate William Penn Snyder sealed the deal. Today, it’s the headquarters of Babb, Inc., an insurance broker....
What to know about the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
Preparing for a marathon is a challenge even if you aren’t the person running 26.2 miles. Someone has to make sure every step of the course is clear: the twists, the turns, the bridges and the hills. That person is Brian Schmidt, director of operations for P3R, the organization hosting...
Morning Roundup: Police say Homewood man robbed same Family Dollar store 3 times
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, April 30. Police say Homewood man robbed same Family Dollar store 3 times Pittsburgh police said they jailed a Homewood man who they say robbed a Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar dollar store three times in eight days, making his get-away each...
Pittsburgh teen killed in Troy Hill shooting
A Pittsburgh teen was killed late Monday in a shooting in Troy Hill, authorities said Tuesday morning. David Rivera, 18, was shot by an assailant at about 11:30 p.m. in the neighborhood on Pittsburgh’s North Side, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. He died at the scene near 10...
North Side favorite Gus & Yiayia’s to open for the season
For a 90th year, the bright orange cart with the rainbow umbrella will be parked on Pittsburgh’s North Side. So will Gus Kalaris, 92. Known as the “Ice Ball Man,” Kalaris sitting on a stool by the stand is a welcome sight every spring. He will greet customers around noon...
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s public art installation features kites crashed in trees
Many of us remember on a windy day going to the park to fly a kite. We also might recall the colorful piece of fabric attached to a long string getting stuck in a tree. Bringing back those moments, artists Lenka Clayton and Phillip Andrew Lewis created an installation of...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh: April 26-28
Rain or shine, it’s a good weekend to get out and about. Here are some things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. August Wilson Birthday Celebration Block Party Legendary Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson will be celebrated with a birthday block party this Saturday. Held at the August Wilson House, 1727...
Pittsburgh man arrested in connection with ethnic intimidation incidents on North Side
Pittsburgh police have arrested a Perry North man in connection with several ethnic intimidation incidents reported in April in the city’s Mexican War Streets neighborhood. Mario J. Ashkar, 36, was charged with ethnic intimidation, criminal mischief, theft by unlawful taking and disorderly conduct, according to court documents. An unnamed victim...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh: April 19-21
We’ve made it to another weekend. Here are some ways to get out of the house and enjoy it. Kennywood’s open! Kennywood Park will open for the season this Saturday. Visiting the amusement park has been a tradition for families in the Pittsburgh region for generations. The park boasts new...
