Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: July 4-6
As we look forward to Independence Day weekend, schedules will be packed with barbecues, fireworks and fun. But in between all of the hot dogs and dips in the pool, take some time to see what’s going on in the city. Here are five events to enhance your three-day weekend....
Gainey: Overcrowding complaint, not bias, prompted inspection at Pittsburgh gay bar
A weekend compliance check at P*Town, a gay bar in Bloomfield, was prompted by an overcrowding complaint — not to target the LGBTQIA+ community, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey said Monday. In explaining the city’s actions, Gainey appeared to be responding to social media commentary that sprang up after police officers...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 4-6
With rain in the forecast, it may be tempting to stay inside and scroll on your phone all weekend. But why do that when there are heaps of (indoor) events to enjoy instead? Here’s a few ideas. Steel City Con If you’re a big pop culture fan, there’s nowhere better...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 21-23
Spring is officially here, but the weather is still fickle. So, while we’re waiting for March to go out like a lamb, here are some fun (and mostly indoor) events to pass the weekend around the Pittsburgh region. NatureFest On Saturday, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Oakland will...
2 found shot dead in crashed car in Pittsburgh, toddler alive in back seat
Two people were found shot dead in a car that crashed in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood Thursday night, a police spokesperson said. A child was found unharmed in a car seat and was taken to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, according to police spokesperson Emily Bourne. Pittsburgh police responded to a...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 7-9
Most of us don’t have anyone to root for in the Super Bowl this weekend. So if you feel like ignoring it altogether and doing something else that’s more fun, here are some non-football-related events to enjoy. Crafts and Drafts 10-year anniversary East End Brewing Co. is celebrating 10 years...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 3-5
Welcome to 2025! The first weekend of the new year is the perfect time to start on those resolutions. Did you resolve to get in shape? Get into art? Just have more fun? Pittsburgh’s got some great events to help you on your way to those goals. Here are a...
2 local booksellers receive holiday bonus from author James Patterson
Two local independent bookstore employees — Weston Millar from Penguin Bookshop in Sewickley and Carolyn Pallof from White Whale Bookstore in Bloomfield — are getting a little extra cash this holiday season, courtesy of bestselling author James Patterson. Since 2015, Patterson has provided these monetary rewards through the American Booksellers...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 1-3
One last round of scary good times can be found this post-Halloween-kend. Laugh, eat, share, groove and browse with some killer events. Here are a few fun things to check out. Hometown Homegrown Take a bite of everything Pittsburgh at the Heinz History Center in the Strip District. Their Hometown-Homegrown...
Coroner: Baby in Bloomfield beating has died
The 4-month-old infant a Bloomfield man was arrested for beating into “grave condition” has died, authorities confirmed Sunday. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the child as Micaiah Williams. Pittsburgh police were dispatched around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday to West Penn Hospital, where Micaiah was being treated for multiple...
Pittsburgh man charged with felony aggravated assault, his 4-month-old child in ‘grave condition’
A Pittsburgh man was arrested Wednesday and charged with multiple felony counts of aggravated assault a day after his 4-month-old child was hospitalized in grave condition, according to court papers. Seth F. Williams, 28, of Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood, was arrested Wednesday and charged with five felony counts of aggravated assault...
Modular house in Garfield on the market
A modular house dubbed The Picket Fence has arrived at its final destination in Pittsburgh’s Garfield neighborhood. The residence was constructed offsite and delivered to an empty lot on North Aiken Avenue in December. Some additional interior and exterior work needed to be done as well as landscaping to the...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 16-18
The school year is gearing up again, but weekends are still free! There are lots of options for a few hours of fun — with or without the kids — at one of these five events this weekend around Allegheny County. Movie Night on the Lawn: ‘The Sandlot’ The last...
Who has the best pizza in Bloomfield? Find out at Little Italy Days
Who has the best pizza between three shops along Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield? It will be determined at Little Italy Days, running Aug. 15-18. The annual festival features four days of food, games, crafts and live entertainment with more than 30 acts on three stages. New this year is a...
Man struck by vehicle in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood
A man was taken by ambulance to a local hospital early Sunday after being struck by a vehicle in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood. The collision occurred shortly after midnight at 44th Street and Penn Avenue. The man was in critical but stable condition, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety. The driver of...
Immerse yourself in arts and culture: A weekend of diverse events in Pittsburgh
If you’re looking to fill your weekend with all things arts and culture, there is no shortage of events happening in and around the city this weekend. From performances that reflect the beauty of the African diaspora to the Filipino American Association of Pittsburgh’s Summer Picnic, start planning out your...
Mixed-use housing project at Bloomfield Community Market site likely dead
Plans for a new grocery store, public square, retail and hundreds of apartments in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood appear to be dead. Bloomfield Development Corporation said Thursday that the site at the corner of Liberty Avenue and the foot of the Bloomfield Bridge was transferred to Giant Eagle, which means that...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 7-9
The Three Rivers Arts Festival is still going on, but if you need something a little different to do, here are some other happenings about town this weekend. From beer to non-alcoholic beverages, parks to parades, there’s something for everyone! Beers of the Burgh Festival Brew lovers rejoice! This Saturday,...
15 Pittsburgh pools on deck to open for summer, 3 to stay closed
Pittsburgh will open 15 swimming pools this season, with the city’s remaining three — Homewood, Ream in Mt. Washington and Sheraden — closed for repairs and renovations. The city’s 10-week pool season will start on Saturday, June 15, officials said. Specific pool hours and aquatics programming details have not yet...
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...
Missing Mount Oliver area teen found safe
Pittsburgh police announced a teen boy missing from the Mount Oliver area Tuesday was found safe overnight....
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...
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...
New Third Space Bakery in Garfield is a co-op and teaching kitchen
The term “third space” is a location other than school/work or home. Third spaces tend to be relaxing spaces, free from any expectations and somewhere you want to be but don’t have to be. That comfortable setting was the thinking behind the name Third Space Bakery Co-op and Teaching Kitchen,...
Honky-Tonk Jukebox host pays homage to ‘Bloomfield Sound’ on new record
Once a month, a historic German singing club in Bloomfield is transformed by cowboy hats, rhinestone jackets and plenty of boots, courtesy of the Honky Tonk Jukebox. The Jukebox is hosted by Pittsburgh singer-songwriter Jon Bindley and his band, Bindley Hardware Co. They play their own songs, cover classic honky-tonk...