ANNE CARSON, WHO APPEARS AT CITY OF ASYLUM LITFEST 2025 | PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF ASYLUM When we are faced with a rift — amid societal change, cultural differences, language barriers — how can we riff on that perceived separation and invite connection, collaboration and conversation? That’s the question that will be addressed by a variety of authors, poets and...| Pittsburgh Magazine
A KEYLIGHT EVENT AT 6C CAFE | PHOTO COURTESY KEYLIGHT Since the closing of Pittsburgh Filmmakers in 2018, Christopher Smalley and Brady Lewis wanted to create a space for the vibrant arts community to thrive in the city again. Keylight, a new nonprofit organization, launched last month with a Sept. 12 kickoff event at Brillobox. More screenings and events for...| Pittsburgh Magazine
PHOTO COURTESY PARAMOUNT PICTURES Are you still Robin Hood if you rob from the rich and give to … yourself? So long as you’re poor to start? I’m not sure if Jeffrey Manchester is a hero — but no one, least of all his victims, seems inclined to label him a villain. That rings true in the real-life story —...| Pittsburgh Magazine
PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK The symbolism of the Penguin’s starting lineup of the Dan Muse era was undeniable, even if it was — to an extent — unintentional.Three geezers and two teenagers for openers on Broadway; there could be no better representation of the 2025-26 Penguins.Not that Head Coach Muse was seeking a defining moment prior to a puck dropping for...| Pittsburgh Magazine
PHOTO COURTESY OF BRUSTER’S REAL ICE CREAM A runaway cow almost postponed my interview with the folks at Bruster’s Real Ice Cream. Thankfully, I heard about the wayward bovine causing traffic backups before I took I-79 and made it to Beaver on time. That’s where Bruce Reed founded the company that touts “cow-to-cone” freshness in 1989. Bruster’s has a brand...| Pittsburgh Magazine
PHOTO BY DAVE DICELLO It’s hard to say who are hotter prospects for next April’s NFL Draft in Pittsburgh: star athletes or short-term rental hosts. Despite raising some prices tenfold, hosts are already signing up many draft lodgers. “Folks are starting to get busy and booked,” Michelle Senko, president of the Realtors Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, says. VisitPITTSBURGH estimates that...| Pittsburgh Magazine
ALICE COOPER PERFORMS AT THE PAVILION AT STAR LAKE | PHOTO BY SEAN COLLIER Another season has wrapped up at The Pavilion at Star Lake. A burst of old-school metal from Judas Priest and Alice Cooper last Wednesday capped the exurban venue’s concert calendar; if you’re a fan of the heavy stuff (and I am), the show sent the summer...| Pittsburgh Magazine
PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK Get those costumes — and candy — ready because Halloween is upon us. For participating neighborhoods, the City of Pittsburgh says trick-or-treat times will take place between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. “We want everyone to be able to safely enjoy this holiday, so we suggest that parents and guardians check all candy before allowing...| Pittsburgh Magazine
A TORII GATE SERVES AS THE ENTRANCE TO PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS FOR THE FALL SHOW IN THE PALM COURT. | PHOTO BY AIDAN MCCLAIN Peaceful. Serene. Restful. These are the words that come to mind when I recall my time at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ new fall show, “Visions of Japan.” It’s no wonder that horticulture in...| Pittsburgh Magazine
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Breed: Mixed Breed (Medium) Sex: Male Age: 3 years Weight: 40.6 pounds Meet Hank! This little globetrotter has quite the story to tell. Hank came to us as a transfer from another shelter that was short on space—but that’s not where his journey began. Before that, this brave boy was rescued all the way from Korea, where he was found...| Pittsburgh Magazine
INTERIOR OF THE MONROEVILLE MALL IN 2021 | PHOTO BY HUCK BEARD The news spread like a California wildfire on social media, Reddit, Nextdoor and more. Even The New York Times published a 1,200-word story about it. Could it be true? Had Walmart — the newish owner of the Monroeville Mall — really applied for a state grant to demolish...| Pittsburgh Magazine
PHOTO BY KRISTY GRAVER The dumbwaiter at the Original Oyster House in Market Square has been through nearly two centuries of ups and downs. Co-owner Renee Grippo (known as Mrs. G) believes the contraption is a relic from the Bear Tavern that opened on the site in 1827. For nearly 155 years, it’s delivered breaded oysters, jumbo fish sandwiches, clam...| Pittsburgh Magazine
(Dig in With Graver is a weekly column featuring small, digestible bites of foodie news from across Pittsburgh’s culinary landscape.) Parts of “Night of| Pittsburgh Magazine
THE FERRIS WHEEL SITS ON THE ROBERTO CLEMENTE BRIDGE. | PHOTO BY DAVE DICELLO Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s second Oktobefest is back. So is the Ferris wheel. This year’s festivities, which continue through Oct. 12, are taking place primarily on Fort Duquesne Boulevard, a change from last year’s location of Market Square. The Ferris wheel remains on the Roberto Clemente Bridge....| Pittsburgh Magazine
LISA SCHROEDER | PHOTO COURTESY THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION Lisa Schroeder, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Foundation for six years and the first woman to serve in this role, is retiring next year. A foundation announcement said the board of directors will be launching a national search to replace her. She plans to leave by March 2026. During Schroeder’s tenure,...| Pittsburgh Magazine
Submit photos of your Pittsburgh-area Halloween decorations for a chance to be featured in a Pittsburgh Magazine story.| Pittsburgh Magazine
From hayrides, to jack o'lantern trails to zombies — you'll find them all in southwestern Pennsylvania.| Pittsburgh Magazine
Two blocks of historical buildings along Fourth Avenue are drawing new residents to Downtown who marvel at their opulent marble lobbies and elaborately carved stonework.| Pittsburgh Magazine
These will be held along Downtown's Fourth Avenue to share the history, stories and 'fascinating architecture.'| Pittsburgh Magazine
The biopic of a mixed martial arts star is a careful character study, not a sports story.| Pittsburgh Magazine
THE NONPROFIT RIVERLIFE INSTALLED THE SHORE THING FLOATING PLATFORM IN LATE JUNE OFF THE NORTH SHORE AT ALLEGHENY LANDING. IT WILL RETURN EACH SUMMER SEASON. | PHOTO COURTESY RIVERLIFE Development around the Sister Bridges in Pittsburgh’s Downtown area gets a big boost in Riverlife’s ongoing comprehensive fundraising campaign that just kicked off its public phase to bring in the last...| Pittsburgh Magazine
The emotional deck was stacked against Minnesota in Dublin. But can the Steelers retain that passion to use against more formidable foes?| Pittsburgh Magazine
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Breed: Domestic Shorthair Sex: Male Age: 2 years old Weight: 12.5 lbs. Meet Full Moon! This handsome two-year-old charmer came to us after being found as| Pittsburgh Magazine
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PHOTO BY SETH CULP-RESSLER / THE FRICK PITTSBURGH “The Scandinavian Home”: The many pieces in “The Scandinavian Home: Landscape and Lore” are perfectly united in feeling — even though they’re almost completely dissonant in style and media. There are paintings, sculptures, tapestries and furniture in this exhibit; within each of those disciplines there are even more varieties in style. Yet...| Pittsburgh Magazine
A SHARED ROOM IN THE WYNDHAM GRAND PITTSBURGH HOTEL FOR POINT PARK UNIVERSITY FRESHMEN. IT PROVIDES A FLAT-SCREENED TV ON THE WALL AND A VIEW OF POINT STATE PARK. | PHOTO BY JOHN ARANDA Vega Mani has become the type of student who shows up to class early. Not by choice — the first-year neuroscience major initially expected to be...| Pittsburgh Magazine
PHOTO BY FEIXU CHEN/ NEXT GENERATION NEWSROOM A special commemorative issue of Pittsburgh Magazine will provide essential information for visitors, event attendees and residents ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Pittsburgh Magazine will publish a special issue in March 2026 to commemorate the NFL Draft, set to take place in Pittsburgh from April 23- 25. The 2026 NFL Draft is...| Pittsburgh Magazine
PHOTO BY SEAN COLLIER For 10 hours last week, a video store was the busiest spot on East Carson Street. The first soft opening for Vinegar Syndrome Pittsburgh, a new shop specializing in Blu-Ray and DVD movies, records and a variety of other physical media, was held last Thursday and Friday afternoons. Even on a pair of weekdays — and...| Pittsburgh Magazine
AMBER MANOS VILLELLA AND HER DAUGHTER, WILLOW Amber Manos Villella worries her daughter won’t always be protected because she cannot get all her vaccinations. Her child was among more than 2,000 school-age children in the state medically exempt from vaccines last year. Willow, 8, has juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease that causes pain in the joints and limits...| Pittsburgh Magazine
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REGIONAL PARKS IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY AND THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH GET SPECIAL ATTENTION IN RAD’S 2026 SPENDING PROPOSAL. IMPROVING BIKE LANES AND PATHS IN SCHENLEY PARK ARE AMONG THE UPGRADES. | PHOTO ADOBE STOCK Improvements could be coming to the North Park Boathouse, Boyce Park Pool and the South Park Golf Course. And money is earmarked to create protected bike...| Pittsburgh Magazine
Upgrading your home’s heating and cooling system can feel daunting – especially when you're trying to balance comfort, cost, and sustainability. Did you| Pittsburgh Magazine
As Community LIFE starts to wrap up their 25th anniversary celebrations, caregivers and participants alike are excited to look ahead at what the next 25 years will bring.| Pittsburgh Magazine
The veteran goalie will participate in practices and play in a preseason game to say farewell to Pittsburgh fans.| Pittsburgh Magazine
Pittsburgh Magazine features restaurants, doctors, arts, sports, shopping, homes and weddings in the Pittsburgh, Pa., area.| Pittsburgh Magazine
The installation "Momentum" includes two moving, flowing pieces by the artist Patrick Shearn.| Pittsburgh Magazine
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A request for earlier closing times may reveal which businesses care about the neighborhood and which are in it for themselves.| Pittsburgh Magazine
Writer/director James Gunn finally makes the iconic character fun and charming.| Pittsburgh Magazine
The thousands that visit annually for Anthrocon do a better job of supporting the city than many locals.| Pittsburgh Magazine
PM Film Critic Sean Colliers reviews the latest movies coming to Pittsburgh.| Pittsburgh Magazine
Director Gareth Edwards gets the dinosaur franchise back on track with this standalone sequel.| Pittsburgh Magazine
Spend an Evening in Paradise on the Northside during the National Aviary’s 21+ summer soiree, Night in the Tropics Presented by UPMC Health Plan! Dance| Pittsburgh Magazine
They can’t brawl every day, as they did in a high-profile, all-inclusive scuffle on Wednesday. But there’s a mentality, a camaraderie and a competitiveness that are fostered by such things, and that matters.| Pittsburgh Magazine
The season teased long enough to inspire dreams of October. But it’s imploded into another nightmare that’s more on who they are than what they’re spending.| Pittsburgh Magazine
Set soon after the events of the classic film, this latter-day sequel gets back to basics.| Pittsburgh Magazine
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The state agency shares a new video that shows step-by-step on how the Commercial Street Bridge will be replaced on the Parkway East.| Pittsburgh Magazine
The Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will open its doors to the public this month.| Pittsburgh Magazine
The Allegheny County Health Department says mosquitos positive for West Nile Virus have been found in several Pittsburgh neighborhoods.| Pittsburgh Magazine
Chef Raymond Mikesell is re-opening Wild Rosemary in the South Hills. It will open for lunch and dinner service in June.| Pittsburgh Magazine
Downtown’s Best Special Places and Spaces Tour takes you inside the Frick Building, Union Trust Building, First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh and plenty more.| Pittsburgh Magazine
Doors Open Pittsburgh's Boat Tours reveal the hidden stories behind the city’s grand structures with plenty of detail for architecture buffs.| Pittsburgh Magazine
Tickets for the PNC Park off-season tour can be purchased online. Morning tours are also available during the baseball season.| Pittsburgh Magazine
The Bikes & Brews Tour launches from the Bike the Burgh Tours headquarters near the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown.| Pittsburgh Magazine
Acrisure Stadium offers a variety of tours year-round, including game-day tours and access to the Steelers Hall of Honor Museum.| Pittsburgh Magazine
Our food editor took the ’Burgh Bits & Bites Food Tour through the Strip District, but this local tour company can take you around town.| Pittsburgh Magazine
Literacy Pittsburgh, Assemble and The Children’s Institute all have openings.| Pittsburgh Magazine
Things to do in Pittsburgh: See Melissa Etheridge at Stage AE, head to the Mattress Factory or chow down at Pittsburgh VegFest.| Pittsburgh Magazine
The Pittsburgh Pitch is a part of Newsapalooza, a new event Sept. 26-28 that aims to amplify the importance of local journalism.| Pittsburgh Magazine