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Cash 5 ticket worth nearly $470k sold in Pittsburgh area
A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth close to half a million dollars hit over the weekend in the Pittsburgh area. The ticket matching all five balls drawn, 9,27,35,37,38 was sold at the Coen Market on Duss Avenue in Ambridge.
Shake Shack opens Pittsburgh location, 2 more in the works
Emily Spooner turned 24 Monday. To celebrate her birthday, she headed to Shake Shack’s official opening day in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. The New York-based popular chain is known for its burgers, crinkle-cut fries and desserts including custards and milkshakes. Pittsburgh’s new location will also serve beer and wine.
Milene Mazeroski, wife of Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski, dies
Milene Mazeroski, wife of legendary Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Bill Mazeroski, has died. Milene, 85, died early Sunday morning in Lansdale, Pa., according to the Pirates. Milene was born in Braddock. She was married to Bill, 87, for 64 years. They met while she worked in the Pirates front office...
This can't-miss breakfast sandwich is hidden away at a Dormont coffeehouse
As a busy working mom, I occasionally slip up and mismark important meetings on my calendar. Case in point: earlier this month, I was supposed to meet the hosts of the YaJagoff podcast down at Rohrich Toyota for a promotional shoot for our Karaoke Kabaret. That appointment was an hour later than I thought. What was I to do with an hour of freedom?
U.S. News & World Report: Pittsburgh is the 36th best place to live in the U.S.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Since Pittsburgh was declared the nation's most livable city by Rand McNally in 1985, we've kind of paid close attention to these kinds of rankings.U.S. News and World Report has released its new listing of the best places to live, and Pittsburgh has landed at #36 on the list of 150 cities. "#36 overall which is really incredible," said Erika Giovanetti. There are a lot of categories included in the rankings where Pittsburgh is listed #1. If this was a beauty contest, Pittsburgh would be near the top with its Golden Triangle and the confluence of its three rivers,...
Cinema in the Park: Free movies coming to Pittsburgh city parks in Summer 2024
PITTSBURGH — Grab your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free movie under the stars in Pittsburgh city parks this summer. Below is the schedule of movies announced for "Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park." For more information, go to the Special Events page on the city's website.
Spork Pit BBQ closing down, owner & developer looking to take their business out of Pittsburgh
After getting rejected for an ambitious redesign and then facing too many delays for a more basic renovation, Andy Tepper and partner Steve Zumoff are ready to take their plans for a new Spork Island Trading Co. away from the South Side and outside the city.
Beechview Mexican restaurant ordered to close by Allegheny County Health Department
A Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh’s Beechview neighborhood has been shut down for numerous health code violations. A report from the Allegheny County Health Department cited El Paisano at 1542 Beechview Avenue with 16 violations. The most serious of these included the observation of a live cockroach as well as...
PTL Links: May 21, 2024
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Abandoned for Years, This Victorian Caught One Family’s Eye
Seven years ago, 235 Lafayette Ave. on the North Side sat vacant, with a sign advertising an upcoming auction in the front yard. Mitchell and Beth Thompson noticed it and were intrigued. “We were originally looking to buy something for a rental or investment property,” says Mitchell. “But it became...
A black-tie farmers market, an Asian food expo, and more Pittsburgh food news
1212 Smallman St., Strip District. heinzhistorycenter.org/events. The Heinz History Center will, on Sun., May 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., explore Asian American culinary traditions and contributions to Pittsburgh’s food scene during a big event. Presented in partnership with the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania and the Asia Chamber of America-Pittsburgh, Taste of Asia includes food samples from local Asian restaurants, as well as opportunities to discover the history of Asian American cuisine in Pittsburgh, learn new techniques and flavor combinations, and engage with local chefs from over a dozen local restaurants. Vendors will also have takeaway food to purchase.
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 Assemble in Garfield, YouthPlaces at Northview Heights and the YMCA Lighthouse Project in Homewood/Brushton participated in writing workshops and crafted haiku poems for the project. The haikus were installed on sidewalk spaces in paint that only appears when it gets wet.
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