Living It

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:

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s much-loved Night Market returns to Market Square Friday, April 27, as part of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Spring Gallery Crawl.

Looking to relive your high school prom? Or, better yet, looking to make new memories to replace bad ones? Good news – the Gateway Clipper’s Second Chance Prom is back again.

Simplify your estate planning process with these five steps:

The snow is melting (slowly, but surely) and warmer weather is on its way. Kick off the season right with…

Espresso a Mano was one of the first additions to what is now the bustling cultural scene of Lawrenceville and has stayed busy since opening almost ten years ago. Known for its finely crafted coffee and community feel, this shop is always buzzing with customers.

As we increasingly spend time with our noses buried in Facebook, Instagram, Reddit or the latest iPhone game craze, we’re missing the most important moments of our lives.

Pittsburgh hosts one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the U.S., but did you know the first parade took place in 1869?

I recently started working from home full time, joining more than 3.9 million employees across the country. As a former Pittsburgher turned remote worker, here’s my quick guide to becoming a successful telecommuter:

You may have heard the beloved children’s series “Thomas & Friends” is moving to Nickelodeon. For Pittsburghers, the move won’t stop with the TV network.

Pittsburgh’s history is one of cultural diversity. Several local dance clubs celebrate this heritage. They also provide a good aerobic workout.

We’re sure those of you in relationships appreciate your significant other year-round (wink, wink).

Is it the convenient walkability? The plethora of great restaurants? The unique and historic buildings? Cool public art? What makes working downtown so special to you?

We’re smack-dab in the middle of winter. Unlike recent winters, this one truly FEELS like it. The arrival of spring flowers, well, that seems like a far-off dream, right?

De Fer Coffee & Tea is the latest addition to The Strip’s bustling culinary scene, offering a unique Pittsburgh experience.

Long before online shopping killed chain book stores, independent book stores were in trouble (watch “You’ve Got Mail” for a precursor of the literary Armageddon).

For more than 20 years, Pittsburghers seeking a high-end steakhouse faced a simple choice: Morton’s or Ruth’s Chris.

This time of year, the region’s weather is chilly and snowy, which means it’s time for Pittsburghers to find some indoor fun.

After New Year’s, the first federal holiday of 2018 honors civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. If you don’t have January 15 off from work, Pittsburgh has a weekend of celebrations to enjoy.

How do you top the success of the popular Pittsburgh holiday tradition, pop-up bar Miracle on Market?

Share in the excitement of a film premiere while supporting the Arts for Autism Foundation.

Fires, floods and famine. Lists of the “biggest stories,” aka the most depressing news of 2017. A foggy gaze ahead. Fuzzy hope for 2018. New Year’s resolutions.

Spark your holiday creativity at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Glass is diverse in technique and design. Take a workshop or give a gift certificate to someone who’d love a class. Call 412-365-2145. The PGC is closed Dec. 23- Jan. 2, but there’s still time to shop.

Out and about for the holidays? Stop by one of these Pittsburgh cult favorite coffee shops.

The holidays go by so quickly, it’s difficult to fit everything in. Luckily, no city does December quite like Pittsburgh, and there are always plenty of activities to enjoy from Light Up Night until the new year. Here are five must-dos before the year is over:

With shopping deals and to-do lists a mile long, it’s easy to forget the true meaning of the holiday season.

Not long ago, Pittsburgh was a community divided into many ethnic enclaves. While these ethnic neighborhoods might not be intact today, Christmas is a time of year when the many different ethnic traditions of Pittsburgh are celebrated in their own ways.

The holidays are all about family. But what if you’re a child without family? The Ward Home, a local nonprofit founded in 1905, gives foster children aged 16 to 21 a reason to be hopeful for their future.

The holidays are about family. When you need to feed everyone while holiday shopping, you need a family restaurant. Here are three of our favorites: