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After the much-ballyhooed event to march into notorious Area 51 went viral this summer, truth seekers are settling on two…

Performing hands-only CPR to the beat of “Baby Shark” is the perfect way to help save a life. The song is the right speed for chest compressions.

Everyone enjoys a good cupcake once in a while – it’s estimated that 770 million were eaten in the U.S. alone in 2012. Unfortunately for dogs, the high amounts of sugar in cake can lead to several side effects, including the shakes and digestive troubles.

Ahh, wine. One of the only drinks that’s perfect with every meal, appropriate to drink in pairs and keeps people (me) sane. As a wine enthusiast myself, I’ve swirled and sipped at nearly every spot in town, and Pittsburgh has some top-notch options. Here are my picks for your next wine-venture.

Research shows living liver donor transplants have improved three-year survival rates for recipients over deceased liver transplants, as well as lower hospital costs. Yet, too few people donate.

Sustainability is more than a buzzword in today’s culture, and there are many ways people can catch up with the meaningful trend – even by attending concerts.

As Apple’s mobile revenues continue to decrease in proportion, the question comes to mind – what’s next?

So, there’s an art to packing your shoes. Who knew? I used tips from Jetsetter magazine on a recent trip and they made a difference.

Janine Woods is new to the ‘Burgh, but that won’t stop her from leading the local YWCA, one of the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organizations in the world.

Miracle Mile Shopping Center, one of the region’s most notable shopping and dining destinations, will soon add Ulta Beauty to its family of retailers. Known nationally as one of the top cosmetics, fragrance and salon chains, Ulta joins other Miracle Mile favorites, including Marshalls, Old Navy, DSW and LA Fitness.

When you’re sharing stories, getting them in the right space is crucial, and nowhere is the space more valuable than the opinion section of a daily news publication.

A growing number of people are opting to rent for cost-effectiveness and lack of maintenance.

Last year, Picklesburgh collaborated with Wigle Whiskey for an especially dill-icious spirit, and we’re pickled pink that the award-winning Eau de Pickle is back this year!

Older traditions have a way of coming back into style, and one that seems to be resurfacing is at-home book clubs. Here are some tips for hosts:

Two national holidays are almost universally celebrated by all Americans: the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. This week, we celebrate the Fourth, America’s birthday, commemorating the Declaration of Independence.

Pittsburghers always have room for fireworks, but there’s something extra special about the Fourth of July show at the Point. Some fun facts about the loud lights:

In July 1776, as a group of colonists in Philadelphia finalized a document cutting ties with the world’s greatest empire, about 300 miles west, the frontier was quiet, with not a yinzer to be found.

The Strip District is home to many pieces of Pittsburgh’s rich history: Wholey’s, the original Primanti Brothers, the mills that lined the river – the list goes on, and we’ve come to cherish everything about it. All of the history packed in 22 short blocks is part of what makes it special.

Great news for the environment and your wallet: Ugly produce is making its way downtown.

A total 17,973 readers logged over 180,000 books, e-books and audiobooks last summer as part of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Summer Reading program.

You’re never too old to be a gamer, as 164 million U.S. adults know.

Nick Bogacz, for all his championship pedigree and business acumen, is still just a humble pizza guy.

Technology is rapidly changing many traditional industries, and the construction sector won’t be immune to it.

Many of us will celebrate with cookouts along with family and friends, but Memorial Day isn’t possible without those who can’t join the parties, the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

Jason McKoy was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma in November 2018. Chemotherapy left him with chronic fatigue, and he was unable to keep working – but bills don’t stop for cancer.

If spring is a time for renewal, in 2019, the season is one of endings for some of pop culture’s most influential tales of the past decade.

It might be a weird question you never thought of, but there’s an answer. Google “What direction should a ceiling fan rotate?” and you’ll see articles from Home Depot, Consumer Reports and Southern Living.

With spring comes a temptation to escape the city for the great outdoors, but there’s just not always time to get away to the Laurel Highlands. Luckily, Pittsburgh’s bountiful parks ably fill the void.

Occasionally making yourself inaccessible is essential to boosting focus. A survey found that always being reachable – checking emails during off days, scrolling through social media, responding to texts 24/7 – is associated with higher stress levels. This is known as “continuous partial attention,” a state of alertness largely driven by FOMO.

The season for poolside get-togethers with friends and family is quickly approaching, and with it the need for parents and caregivers to keep water safety top of mind.