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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,...
Downtown Pittsburgh's Caravan Halal Eatery Shut Down for Health Violations and Operating Without a Permit
A Downtown Pittsburgh restaurant has felt the sting of the health inspector's crackdown for the second instance this year. Caravan, a Halal eatery located on Smithfield Street, was ordered to close its doors after the Allegheny County Health Department discovered a range of violations that raised concerns about food safety, as reported by CBS News Pittsburgh.
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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.
Rivers Casino workers, fearful of gambling on health, rally behind effort to ban smoking
Alicia Monahan blames secondhand smoke for two fainting episodes she experienced while working at Rivers Casino on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The table games dealer said she’s otherwise healthy but sometimes feels the effects of the smoke getting to her. Since she started working at the casino in 2019,...
Picklesburgh adds extra day, new events
Jul. 18—Leave it to Pittsburgh to continue to make an even bigger big dill out of pickles. For its annual pickle-inspired event — Picklesburgh — produced by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership and presented by Kraft Heinz, there is a new competition and an extra day for the event voted the No. 1 food festival in America by USA Today for three consecutive years. Picklesburgh, which began in ...
Penn Hills weighing hookah bar regulations after deadly shooting
Penn Hills may crack down on hookah bars after a June shooting at Ballers Hookah Lounge & Cigar Bar, a spot known to police for trouble, left two dead and seven wounded. A zoning code amendment slated for consideration by the Planning Commission on July 25 would for the first time define these lounges and impose use-specific regulations.
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...
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...
Former Peppi's in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood to be demolished
PITTSBURGH — It was a popular spot to grab a hoagie in Pittsburgh. Now, the former Peppi's Old Tyme Sandwich Shop on Penn Avenue in Point Breeze will come down. The real estate company responsible for the building confirms that it was purchased about a month ago. Pittsburgh's Action...
Mac Miller Celebration 'At Risk' Amid Major Changes Ahead Of Annual Event
Fans will notice a slight change in the schedule for this year's "Celebration of Mac" in Pittsburgh. That's because the revered venue, Blue Slide Park, has implemented new measures that may put the future of the fan-driven event dedicated to Mac Miller "at risk." In a recently released statement to...
New Pennsylvania Law Expands Sale of Canned Cocktails, Extends Happy Hours
During the pandemic, businesses like The Warren Bar & Burrow, Downtown, relied on canned cocktails to keep sales flowing. But when the COVID crisis ended, so did the ready-to-drink cocktails; they were only allowed to be sold in state liquor stores. However, a new law signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro...
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