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Pittsburgh-area restaurant closing after 48 years in business

A Pittsburgh-area restaurant is closing its doors after nearly five decades in business.

Pittsburgh, PA · 21h

KDKA News Radio

Pgh. restaurant apologizes for 'hurtful' naming of menu item

Pittsburgh restaurant Joey's Rusty Nail apologizes for controversial "plantation chicken" special, changes name after community feedback.

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Ask Around Western Pennsylvania And Locals Point You To These 8 Fish Fry Halls

In Western Pennsylvania, Friday during Lent means one thing for a lot of families: a trip to the fire hall or church basement for fried fish. These dinners are run by volunteers, priced for real neighborhoods, and packed with people who have been coming for years. The best ones rarely...

Western Pennsylvania, PA · 1d

gulfcoastnewsnow.com

You've been 'Thunderstruck': High school senior's band performance goes viral

PITTSBURGH — A high school senior gained viral fame after a video of her playing "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC on mallet percussion in her marching band last year was reposted on social media last week, amassing millions of views. "He sent me the link, and it had, like, already 6...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

Big Shot Bob’s location shut down over active sewage backup

The restaurant will remain closed until the backup is addressed and the area is disinfected/sanitized, among other requirements.

Allegheny County, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

Mini mart & chicken restaurant can’t serve food after being issued consumer alert

Until the consumer alert is removed, the facility cannot prepare or serve any foods. It can only sell pre-packaged foods.

Allegheny County, PA · 1d

hoodline.com

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's Beloved Nutcracker Takes Its Final Bow This December

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is closing the book on one of the city's most cherished holiday traditions this December, staging the final run of its current version of “The Nutcracker” before retiring it for good. The company has scheduled 24 performances between Dec. 4 and Dec. 27 at the Benedum Center, bringing down the curtain on a production that has defined the season for Pittsburgh audiences for years.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

WPXI Pittsburgh

Check your tickets: $770K-winning lottery ticket sold at Pittsburgh-area Giant Eagle to expire soon

The unclaimed Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket was sold at the Giant Eagle on Butler Plank Road in Shaler Township for the drawing on Dec. 21, 2025. The ticket matched all five balls drawn: 11-20-31-36-38.

Allegheny County, PA · 3d

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Pennsylvania Bakery Started With 90 Loaves a Day and Now Produces More Than 10,000 After 100 Years

From just 90 loaves a day to more than 10,000, a Pennsylvania bakery has spent an entire century turning a modest family business into a regional institution. Founded in 1926 by an Italian immigrant, the operation began in a single room and grew into a major bread producer. Today, the...

Pittsburgh, PA · 4d

USA TODAY

Pittsburgh restaurants offer Veterans Day food freebies, discounts

Veterans Day is coming up, and numerous restaurants are offering freebies and discounts to honor those who served. The holiday falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and honors veterans and active service members. To celebrate, many chain restaurants offer special deals each year, and 2026 is no exception. Whether you're looking for a discounted coffee or a free entree at a sit-down restaurant, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here's a look at what you'll find in the Pittsburgh area. 2026 Veterans Day food deals in Pittsburgh Numerous restaurants are offering Veterans Day deals on Nov. 11. While not every location will ask for an ID, it's a good idea to bring your military or veteran ID in case it's requested. Here's a list of places in the Pittsburgh area offering special deals for Veterans Day, according to RestaurantNews.com : 7 Brew: Veterans can get 50% off any drink on Veterans Day. Applebee's: Veterans, active-duty military, reserves and National Guard members can get a complimentary full-size entrée when they dine in at Applebee's on Veterans Day. Bob Evans: Bob Evans is offering a free meal from a special Veterans Day menu for veterans and active-duty military. Bonefish Grill: Veterans,

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Eight Pennsylvania Bars Serving Wings Locals Say Beat Anything In Buffalo

Buffalo gets the credit for inventing the chicken wing, but Pennsylvania has quietly built a wing scene that can hold its own. From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, neighborhood bars are tossing wings in sauces that range from classic hot to flavors you have never heard of. Some spots offer more than...

Pennsylvania · 6h

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Inside Pittsburgh’s Original Oyster House, The Fish Sandwich Still Hangs Off The Plate Like It Did In 1870

Some Pittsburgh lunches come with a side of history, and one downtown counter has been serving that pairing since 1870. The star is a fried fish sandwich so big the bun barely covers half of it. Locals have been ordering it for generations, and first-timers often hear about it from...

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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Pennsylvania Discount Warehouse Has 30,000 Square Feet of Unexpected Finds and Bargains

Burn barrels, old-time candy, couches, and flats of flowers can all end up on the same shopping trip here. That mix alone makes me curious. This Pennsylvania warehouse sells furniture, hardware, household goods, snacks, and seasonal decor. It also has greenhouses packed with plants every spring. I like how nothing...

Murrysville, PA · 1d

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Some Of Pennsylvania’s Best Pierogies Come From These Seven Shops

Pennsylvania takes its pierogies seriously, and plenty of families can name their favorite shop faster than their favorite sports team. These little dumplings stuffed with potato, cheese, sauerkraut, and a lot more show up at church sales, festivals, and kitchen tables across the state. The shops on this list make...

Pennsylvania · 3d

CBS Pittsburgh

What roads will close in Downtown Pittsburgh for the Veterans Day parade

The Veterans Day parade will roll through Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday morning, leading to road closures.

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This Gorgeous Pennsylvania Seafood Market Is Worth Every Mile In 2027

A life-size bronze pig named Rachael stands inside this fish market, and she collects donations for kids. Above the shoppers, a model train runs its route near the ceiling. Somewhere nearby, a stuffed bear named Bill wears the store’s own apparel. I love that the quirky stuff is only...

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12 Pennsylvania Pizza Shops Offering Hearty Comfort Food This Winter

One pizzeria in this lineup tops its hot square pies with cold, uncooked provolone. The cheese goes on after baking, and somehow that’s the whole point. I love that kind of stubborn tradition. The surprises keep stacking up. One small borough calls itself the Pizza Capital of the World....

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Pittsburgh may be landlocked, but fresh seafood is closer than you think

Pittsburgh might be hundreds of miles away from the ocean, but Henry Dewey can get fresh halibut from across the country to his Strip District fish market in less than a day. “At 2 o’clock in the afternoon, I can order a halibut from the West Coast, and it’ll be here at 10 o’clock in the morning — fresh, never frozen,” said Dewey, co-owner of Penn Avenue Fish Company, championing the fish market’s philosophy. “I tell people I should run for mayor of Fishville.”

Pittsburgh, PA · 13h

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