Living

New to buying firewood, I asked my friend Jason Battis, co-owner of Firewood Fellas, to share more about kiln-dried wood.

Unlike last year, the recent lifting of COVID restrictions is bringing life back to Pittsburgh.

Want a quick weekend getaway? Look south to West Virginia: As of 2020, New River Gorge is the newest national park and popular for whitewater rafting and climbing.

Fourteen percent of adults — not including retirees — report they’re not working.

As consumers continue to adjust their way of life during the pandemic, marketers and brands are challenged with determining what actions will linger after COVID-19 is over.

Do you find yourself struggling to recall conversations, information or deadlines throughout the day? Here are three ways you can improve your memory at work and in your everyday life:Take handwritten notes — research shows that handwriting kickstarts learning and memorization processes in your brain that are not replicated by typing or other forms of digital note-taking.

Has spring ever felt more like … spring? Warmer days, (a few more) fans in the stands at sporting events, and the promise of millions more vaccines on the way.

Maybe you can tell fact from fiction when it comes to what you see online, but can your kids? Your parents? Grandparents?We can go all day, but the viral nature of disproven conspiracy theories and dangerous misinformation tells us that media literacy is lacking for many.

Got 100 days to unleash your inner creator? Then join the 100 Day Project! Just choose a creative project — paint, draw, dance, write, knit, sing, doodle — whatever inspires you.

History: The Three Mothers, by Anna Malakia Tubbs — An important read as we celebrate Black History Month.

Though the last 10 months looked nothing like we expected, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh rose to the challenge of these unprecedented times.

With COVID-19 forcing many in-person events to be canceled or postponed, the annual Polar Plunge hosted by Special Olympics Pennsylvania has an alternative — the Burrr-tual Polar Pop.

One of the scourges of the smart phone world is the charging situation.

Millennials present quite the paradox: They’re simultaneously the most connected and loneliest generation. 

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.

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.