Living

The holidays are always the busiest season at the airport as generations of Pittsburghers come home to family and friends.

Caregivers know too well that caring for a loved one isn’t easy, especially when paired with managing job and other life responsibilities. In fact, studies show that two-thirds of those caring for aging relatives report job-related difficulties.

Your phone rings, you don’t know the number, and it’s the third time this has happened today – probably a robocall.

Few can deny the warm, fuzzy feeling that comes from giving to others – or the cold, miserable feeling of a snowy sidewalk. Pittsburgh offers a path to use the former to fix the latter.

The senses are still too numb, the grief still too enormous to grasp the tragedy that killed 11 and wounded six at the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Carrick branch reopens Oct. 20. While the community is excited for its library to double in size, the building is also notable as the first Passive House-certified library in North America.

Now in its 17th year, Kennywood’s Phantom Fright Nights relies on over 250 makeup artists, costume designers and scary actors to make the month-long production possible.

It’s officially autumn, in case you didn’t know, but if you have the so-long-summer blues, there’s at least one thing to look forward to: fall foliage.

You’ve got the carving knife, a stencil (that you’ll never tell the neighbors you used) and a trash bag for all the seeds. Now, you just need the pumpkin to turn into a jack-o’-lantern.

Cities from Seattle to St. Petersburg are banning single-use plastics like plastic straws, utensils and stirrers to limit the amount of plastic waste in the oceans.

At Pittsburgh 100, we keep things short and sweet. Here’s what I loved about my recent Blue Apron experience in 100 words.

Did you know that Downtown Pittsburgh has a mobile parklet?

Have a sudden need to get a healthy heaping of nostalgia? We’ve got just the thing: Fill up the gas tank and hit the road to Pinball PA.

A pin that symbolizes pain, emotion and the hope for a cure helped Diana Napper discover her life’s work – founding A Glimmer of Hope. The Pittsburgh-based organization is committed to fighting breast cancer through supporting research initiatives, patients and their loved ones.

A recent USDA study shows that for every dollar Americans spend on food, only 7.8 cents goes to farmers, their lowest share since 1993. Another important metric: For the first time, over half of all consumer food dollars are spent at restaurants.

Bae Bae’s Greenhouse is one of two new parklets that are part of the City of Pittsburgh’s 2018 Spark Pilot program.

When I was a kid, the cool places to hang out were the now-defunct Leaps and Bounds, ice skating rinks and Chuck E. Cheese.

There might not be anything more yinzer than these two Pittsburgh traditions meeting in one place. Introducing Steelers Country at Kennywood.

While studies report different amounts, the general consensus among health professionals is that the average person should drink at least eight cups of water a day.

It’s summertime – time to lounge by the pool, soak up the sun and … learn your Air Quality Action Day codes?

Our daughters are performing as never before and outperforming boys. But, there’s a disturbing contradiction that parents and teachers should be aware of.

Pittsburgh tops a lot of fancy lists these days, from Amazon HQ2 finalist, to best places to live, visit, etc.

Summer’s heating up, and Fido is itching to get out of the yard. Check out these dog-friendly activities in Pittsburgh:

While drivers feel safer during the summer months because of better road conditions and nicer weather, it ultimately leads to people being less careful.

It’s farmer’s market, outdoor dining and concert season in downtown Pittsburgh, and we couldn’t be more ecstatic.

The Gateway Clipper’s iconic red, white and blue classic paddle-wheelers celebrate 60 years sailing the three rivers this summer. The fleet does much more than show tourists the best views of Pittsburgh offering more than 30 types of cruises for all ages.

In Pittsburgh, you either love or hate public transit. Residents of Oakland, where bus speed averages 9 miles per hour, are probably less than thrilled with service.

Hear the barking in the distance? It’s not a full moon, just finally time for your dog’s favorite season – dog park season. Grab the treats and head to these pup-approved parks:

Pittsburgh has 73 bicycle lanes stretching across 62 miles. Whether you’re new to biking or looking to meet other cyclists, there are many welcoming groups.

Looking for a way to unwind? ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) videos are sweeping the internet, offering an unexpected pleasant, tingly sensation to viewers.