Pittsburgh musicians can submit albums to Carnegie Library’s STACKS platform through August
The debate about streaming services and how much they pay musicians has been a heated one. For artists, getting tons of streams on Spotify or Apple music may show interest in your music, but it doesn’t always translate to a nice paycheck. The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh sought to change that for local artists with…
East End Brewing opens permanent in-house pizza kitchen called East End Chewing
Popular and long-standing Pittsburgh craft brewery East End Brewing is starting a permanent, in-house kitchen and calling it East End Chewing. East End, located in Larimer, reopened their doors a few months back as coronavirus rates began to decline. As customers came back to sip on local craft beers, the brewery was missing a food…
Pittsburgh fashion designer Stew Frick launches new Forlorn Moon clothing line
Clothes tell a story, often about the person wearing them, who they are, where they came from, and even what they believe in. In the case of Forlorn Moon, a new clothing line by Pittsburgh artist and designer Stew Frick, the story is more literal. The collection of hand-painted jackets, jeans, sneakers, and other items…
City Guide 2021: Touring Pittsburgh
How many times have you been watching a movie and either recognized a building in a scene or spotted someone you’ve known as an extra because it was filmed in Pittsburgh? The Hollywood of the East is becoming a hot spot for films, from 2012’s Dark Knight Rises to 2016’s Fences, with more and more…
A Film Lover’s Tour of Pittsburgh
On the big screen, Pittsburgh has played host to superheroes and river cops, face-stealing psychopaths, aspiring dancers, struggling professional basketball teams and minor-league hockey teams, and more than a few flesh-eating zombies. Here are a few of our favorite local landmarks where famous Pittsburgh movie moments went down. Dawn of the Dead (1978) Monroeville Mall…
A Music Lover’s Tour of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is a city full of musical talent and music lovers. Whether you’re looking to watch a local favorite or trying to see a global superstar, it’s easy for music fans to find something to love in the Steel City. Pittsburgh is also a place that loves to support local businesses, and what better way…
A History Tour of Pittsburgh through its Ghost Signs
Ghosts linger everywhere in the city. Hidden on the sides of brick buildings and peeking over the tops of roofs, signs from decades and centuries past are scattered throughout Pittsburgh. As new development continues, ghost signs are disappearing, but the ones that remain paint a picture of an older Steel City, and allow onlookers to…
A Global Food Tour of Pittsburgh
For the last year, international travel has been mostly grounded, but it’s still possible to experience a taste of the wider world. Pittsburgh’s different neighborhood nooks and crannies are full of global flavors. Our city is particularly rich in the many cuisines of Asia and, of course, we’re often considered to have a synonymous identity…
A Kid-friendly Tour of Pittsburgh
Most families know there is a lot to do in Pittsburgh with kids. After all, this is Mister Rogers’ hometown. From the Carnegie museums to Heinz History Center and the Children’s Museum, there are many well-known and amazing spots for families. There are also attractions around the city that don’t get as much traction, but…
