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Changes to Pennsylvania liquor laws, including expanded happy hour, await governor's signature
PITTSBURGH — More and longer happy hours and discounts that bar and restaurant owners would be able to offer are part of changes in Pennsylvania's liquor laws, which have been approved by state lawmakers. Len Semplice, owner of Redbeard's Bar & Grill in Mount Washington and Downtown Pittsburgh, believes...
Mural will highlight the diversity that was part of the historic expedition of Lewis & Clark
Pittsburgh’s well-traveled mural painter Kyle Holbrook found his latest gig, appropriately, by being out exploring. He was riding his bike around Steubenville, Ohio, an Ohio River town about 68 river miles or 40 road miles west of Downtown Pittsburgh. He was checking out “the City of Murals’ ” famous...
Kennywood auctioning off pieces of historic 'Thunderbolt' mural
Fans of Kennywood can own a historical piece of the over 125-year-old park and help a local charity at the time same. To celebrate the Thunderbolt’s 100th birthday, the park is auctioning off six pieces of the former Thunderbolt mural.
These 10 cities have the most ‘clueless cooks’ in the US (sorry, Ohio)
When it comes to putting food to flame, certain regions are a few blades short of a Cuisinart. One city in Ohio has the highest rate of culinary illiteracy in the country — and the Buckeye State got burned overall. The 10 cities with the highest numbers of “clueless cooks” in the US have been revealed, and Cleveland tops the list, according to “Clueless Cooks: The 2024 Report” from Indiana wholesaler Meats by Linz. With a population of slightly more than 351,000, Cleveland logged a staggering 10,258 Google searches related to rudimentary kitchen skills. In fact, the seventh-largest state is home...
Pittsburgh Welcomes Furries and Fosters Charitable Spirit for Senior Dogs at Anthrocon's Grand Return
The city of Pittsburgh is bracing for a bustling weekend as Anthrocon, the beloved furry convention, makes its highly anticipated return, an annual celebration that has found a unique and welcoming home in Steel City since 2006. This year's gathering, running from Thursday through Sunday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, is not only about the vibrant costumes and imaginative personas but also serves a charitable cause, partnering with Gray Paws Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of senior dogs, according to CBS News Pittsburgh.
Creating their own celebration - Pittsburghers flock to buy fireworks ahead of the holiday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Tomorrow is the Fourth of July and backyard celebration planning is coming right down to the wire. We're a fireworks-crazy community and since the bigger ones have become legal around here, people have become very specific. Sure, there's the big community fireworks show, but these days, plying the aisles of Phantom Fireworks has become a tradition because no matter how good the burgers are the celebration has to include the fireworks. Melissa Thompson-Schaller made the drive up the Allegheny to New Kensington from Springdale to bring her boys to the fireworks shop. "They like the mortars, I think that's pretty much...
Turner's releasing 'hard lemonade' next week
After a successful venue into alcoholic beverages last year, Turner’s is back with another drink for Pittsburgh to enjoy. Turner’s teamed up with Iron City Beer in 2023 for a combination of beer and tea, a drink called IC’D Tea.
Paul Skenes Shares Best Photos From June Including Olivia Dunne
June has been a busy month for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. Last year's top overall pick made five starts, and ended the month in impressive form. He went 2-0 in those five games, posting an impressive 1.78 ERA and striking out 40 batters. With the calendar turning over to July a few ...
Pet of the Week: Pico De Gato
Meet Pico De Gato — the fluffiest salsa ever. Oops we mean cat! Pico De Gato came to us at nine-years-old after being found as a stray. He is a lovely boy who enjoys attention and pets from everyone! However, he can get a bit overwhelmed by love very easily. Pico would like to live in a home with no feline friends and be the only pet in the home.
Pittsburgh furry convention names Gray Paws Sanctuary as its 2024 charity
Jul. 3—Anthrocon has named Gray Paws Sanctuary its charity for the 2024 Pittsburgh furry convention. The White Oak nonprofit, which helps older dogs in the greater Pittsburgh area, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. "This is amazing to be selected as the charity for 2024," co-founder Darla Poole Brescia said Wednesday. Gray Paws serves as a sanctuary for senior dogs, provides foster care ...
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