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Months after its closure, crews take down iconic Blue Flame Restaurant signage
JEFFERSON HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) - The flame has officially been extinguished at the former Blue Flame Restaurant in Jefferson Hills. On Tuesday, crews took down the iconic sign marking the end of an era. The Blue Flame Restaurant shut its doors in March after serving customers in Jefferson Hills breakfast and lunch since 1956. A new restaurant will take over the space soon and the signage for Steel Grill 51 was put in place where the neon blue flame once lit 51. Family makes the decision to close after 68 yearsIn March, the George family served their final meals at the Blue Flame Restaurant,...
It’s berry-picking season! Our latest KDKA video has the details on kid-friendly farms near Pittsburgh
One of the great things about Pittsburgh’s location is that our region is full of beautiful farms where families can pick berries, cherries, wild flowers and more. Earlier this summer, Kidsburgh published our annual guide to five great local farms where family can pick fruit and flowers, sharing all the details about where to find these farms and what they offer.
Pittsburgh's Picklesburgh Festival Draws Record Crowds with Brined Delicacies and Unique Culinary Creations
It's crunch time for pickle enthusiasts as Downtown Pittsburgh transforms into a veritable shrine for the brined delicacies. Celebrating its ninth year, Picklesburgh drew massive crowds yet again with estimates suggesting another record-setting turnout. Eating their hearts out, pickle fans are having a juicy time as festivities continue through July 21, WPXI reports.
Eat along the water at these riverfront restaurants with killer views
Ah, Pittsburgh summer: where the rivers flow lazily, the sidewalks sizzle, and finding a spot to dine with a breeze feels like striking gold. Summer vibes are in full swing in Pittsburgh, and what better way to soak up the sun than with a meal by the water?. Fear not,...
Pickle-flavored food and drinks bring thousands to Downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Friday marked day two of Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh. Pickle fans from all over flocked to the Steel City for the annual festival. Picklesburgh is in its ninth year, and it is a very big dill. "I came here, and I couldn't believe that there were this many people here to celebrate pickles," Tyler Emerick said.The festival has so many food options with a pickle twist. "Pickle watermelon sorbet," Enid Jame said."We have the pickle pizza, the spicy version," Kendall Brown said. "It is pretty good. Ten out of 10.""Pickle potatoes were also really good," Emerick said. "I was surprised...
Pittsburgh International Airport travelers left frustrated amid long lines due to Microsoft outage
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - This morning's CrowdStrike outage wreaked havoc on systems worldwide. Pittsburgh International Airport was not immune to any of that -- and people trying to make their flights were frustrated.Nick Pastella is supposed to get married next week. He and his fiancée, Ashley, were supposed to fly south this morning for the wedding – coming from Youngstown, Ohio.The wedding is something they've put off for years."Every time we went to set a date for the wedding – something came up," Pastella said. "Something got in the way."Something came up again today. The IT issues with Microsoft technology slowed...
Unbroken record: The 59th running of a local vinyl and CD convention brought together regulars, first-timers and pros
Najee Ahmad, 25, smiles for a photo at the Pittsburgh Record & CD Convention at the West View Banquet Hall in West View on July 13, 2024. A new collector, this is his first time at a record convention. (Jess Daninhirsch/PublicSource) The Pittsburgh Record and CD Convention brings together music...
Summer Guide 2024 (Mid-to-Late Season): Festivals, Fairs, and Events
Summertime is undoubtedly the fastest time of year. It goes by much faster than, say, January, February, and March. We are now in the back half of summer. The peaches are ripening nicely and the summer season is at it’s peak. Maybe you’ve been enjoying summer fun since the start, maybe you’ve been tied up with work and other activities. Well, either way, it’s time to squeeze every last bit of juice out of the summer season. Before we know it, pumpkin spice will soon be appearing everywhere. You may have your own list of summer faves. We have also put together a curated list of some of the Pittsburgh region’s longtime stalwart summer events, plus a few more unique events. We live in a beautiful natural region and have included several picks in that realm too.
audaCITY Tours’ ‘Family Reunion’ show brings together Pittsburgh’s creatives
CRYSTAL WAMALWA, FOUNDER AND CEO OF AUDACITY TOURS. (PHOTO BY J.L. MARTELLO) Pittsburgh has no shortage of creative talent. Crystal Wamalwa, who is originally from Baltimore, found that out when she threw an event spotlighting talent in Pittsburgh on June 22 at Prive Creative Studios in Homewood. From Mister Rice hosting, to the PGH Double Dutch Swing Squad, A Loved 1 Fashion, Orlando Watson, Abigail Potter, Morisha Moore, Bilal Re, comedian Khairy Creek and roller skater Martel Brown, Wamalwa’s idea of “wanting to have fun” turned into a place where these talented people could be celebrated and appreciated.
Have you ever noticed a difference in humidity in vegetation? It's called "Corn Sweat" | Hey Ray!
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Summertime is full of heat and humidity. Usually, the combination of the two makes for a very steamy situation. You may have noticed though, that in the hotter parts of the year, when you're out and about it feels much more humid and steamy when you walk from low vegetation to higher vegetation.So why does this happen? Well, the non-scientific name of this phenomenon is "corn sweat." Yep. So people call it "corn sweat."Since this has to deal will all vegetation, we'll mainly call this process by its scientific name of "transpiration." It is the evaporation of moisture that...
Pittsburgh CLO's 'Young Frankenstein' electrifies
Jul. 20—Fans of Mel Brooks, your ideal date night has arrived at the Greer Cabaret Theater downtown. Pittsburgh CLO's production of "Young Frankenstein," which opened Friday night, is a real crowd-pleaser. Based on the 1974 comedy film of the same name, penned by Brooks and Gene Wilder, who also starred in the movie, the musical opened on Broadway in 2007. After the immense success of "The ...
Western Pennsylvania female chefs find success in male-dominated industry
The old adage that says a woman’s place is in the kitchen doesn’t necessarily translate to the modern American chef world. In the U.S., out of the more than 147,400 chefs, only about 22% of chefs working in industrial kitchens are female, according to 2022 statistics from Datausa.
NCLGS: Operators argue their case that taxation needs to be fair, competitive
The panel title was “Just the Facts, Ma’am,” the topic whether gaming companies are living up to their tax obligations. If any attendees at the National Council of Legislators from Gambling States panel Thursday at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, expected the speakers to say they owe more taxes, they were at the wrong session.
Stephen Pearcy celebrates 40th anniversary of Ratt's 'Out of the Cellar' album at Jergel's
Jul. 19—Stephen Pearcy, the former lead singer of Ratt, is touring to mark the 40th anniversary of the glam metal band's landmark album, "Out of the Cellar." With hits like "Round and Round," "Back for More" and "Wanted Man," the band's debut studio album went triple platinum and later launched the band into arena tours. (A few months after the album release, Ratt played Pittsburgh's Stanley ...
Sarah Hanahan, Jane Monheit, Todd Marcus, East Axis and more
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3rd annual Comedy Jam will benefit Mario Lemieux Foundation
Jul. 19—This Saturday, comedian and former Pittsburgher Steve Byrne will produce his third annual Comedy Jam to benefit the Mario Lemieux Foundation. The show, which boasts an impressive all-star lineup of national acts and Pittsburgh favorites, will be held at Rivers Casino Event Center. "I'd done stand up with Bill Burr for the Lemieux Foundation a few years ago during their Lemieux Fantasy ...
Model iGaming Legislation Presentation In Pittsburgh Draws Discussion But Delivers Few Details
A lengthy presentation Thursday on model iGaming legislation planned by the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) was filled with topics it will cover but short on details of what will be recommended. A committee has been working for months on draft legislation and regulations that could be...
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