6+ hour, 50+ min ago  (204+ words) It's last call for tickets to the 25th annual "Shake Yinz Booties" gala, hosted at Pittsburgh Brewing Company in East Deer. The event by The Children's Home of Pittsburgh was re-titled from "Shake Your Booties" this year to focus on all…...

12+ hour, 50+ min ago  (223+ words) April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to reflect on your alcohol consumption. For adults who choose to drink, the new 2025-30 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize moderation, advise that drinking less is better for overall health than drinking more and…...

19+ hour, 49+ min ago  (240+ words) Iron City Distilling is hosting two releases today, combining the launch of its third Bessemer Rye Single Barrel release with a book signing by Master Distiller Matt Strickland. The third single barrel release is available in the East Deer distillery's…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (879+ words) When Jill Sheerer returned from Alabama to her native Lower Burrell, she brought along a little something to share with the community. Her food truck, Jilly's Cafe, made the journey north not long after Sheerer had replanted roots in the…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (1040+ words) Eating in spring summer is all about fresh and flavorful produce, from juicy tomatoes and vitamin-rich greens to sweet and tangy berries. Salads, skewers, sorbets and sangrias will cover picnic tables, and farmers markets make mouths water. Greg Boulos of…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (413+ words) Chef Casey Renee is known for her high-end pastries, elaborate cakes, and whimsical, creative touches " but still loves her classic chocolate chip cookies. "I don't know what it is about chocolate chip cookies," she said. "Maybe it's you loved eating…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (320+ words) If you've ever wondered how far Nutella can travel and still hold up, the answer is: more than 250, 000 miles. During a Wednesday Artemis II livestream, viewers got an unexpectedly viral moment when a jar of Nutella floated through the cabin…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (327+ words) Laurel: To blasting off. The University of Pittsburgh is reaching for the stars. This week, all eyes were on the skies as Artemis II took off with the most ambitious space mission in decades. The 10-day trip sent four astronauts…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (977+ words) April 12 is a notable date in various ways. For one, it marks the day in 1861 that the U. S. Civil War began. It also celebrates the delicious goldenness of National Grilled Cheese Day. In the Pittsburgh area, April 12 is recognized as 412 Day....

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (844+ words) Financial pressure on families from inflation, government shutdowns and the Iran war is apparent at area food banks, where some say demand is outstripping even what they saw during the covid-19 pandemic. From July 2024 to July 2025, the Greater Pittsburgh Community…...