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Photo slide show: the North Shore Connector

Brian Cohen Wednesday, March 14, 2012

See the North Shore Connector before it opens March 25th in this preview slide show. From the striking design of the T-stops to the restored Bearden mural to the under-river T, it's big city impressive. And the rides are free.

Development, Move to Pittsburgh, Transportation

Downtown & The Cultural District, North Side

Crafting a better beer: Drink local, Pittsburgh

Jonathan Barnes Wednesday, February 29, 2012

From the venerable East End brews to the newer and impressive Full Pint beers, we toast the breweries that are raising the bar, so to speak, when it comes to craft beer in our region. Here's the guide to who's brewing what, from hoppy IPAs to spiced dark ales and much more.

Lifestyle, Move to Pittsburgh, Quality of Life

Bloomfield, North Side

Checklist: what's needed in Pittsburgh neighborhood business districts

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The Strip District could use a pharmacy. Mt. Lebanon is in need of a Thai restaurant. Lawrenceville lacks two kinds of essential businesses. Read on to learn what our most walkable neighborhoods are missing when it comes to rounding out a robust business district. Where there's a need, there's opportunity. Any takers?

Community, Development, Move to Pittsburgh

East Liberty, Lawrenceville, Strip District, Friendship & Penn Ave Arts District, Bloomfield, North Side, Mt. Lebanon, Regent Square, South Side, Squirrel Hill

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Distinctively Dutch Festival launches Downtown

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, February 15, 2012

For the next three months, the cutting-edge culture of the Netherlands will converge on Downtown's Cultural District and arts venues around town. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is set to kick off its Distinctively Dutch Festival, packed with two dozen events, work by 75 artists, ambitious world premieres, and a festival buzz that can already be felt.

Architecture, Arts and Culture, Dance, Design, Events, Film, Kidsburgh, Literary Arts, Media, Move to Pittsburgh, Music, Performing Arts, Pop Filter

Downtown & The Cultural District, Oakland, North Side

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Jesus Hopped the A Train

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, January 11, 2012

In the local premiere of of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Jesus Hopped the A Train, two inmates face murder charges in New York's Riker's Island and as they await trials, they pose profound questions about morality. Join barebones productions on their mission to put Pittsburgh on the map for edgy contemporary theater.

Arts and Culture, Performing Arts, Pop Filter

North Side

Great neighborhood bars in Pittsburgh

Andrew Moore Wednesday, December 14, 2011

You know the kind of place. You walk in and feel at home even if it's your first visit. Pittsburgh has more than its share of welcoming neighborhood bars, from the Park House to Legume. Andrew Moore, our development news editor, profiles some of the best, just in time for your holiday visit with friends.

Food, Move to Pittsburgh, Restaurants, Shop Local

East Liberty, Bloomfield, North Side, Regent Square, South Side, Squirrel Hill

Pop Filter Hot Pick: hot jazz, merry-making and the Milky Way at Carnegie Science Center

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Can you say intergalactic spectacular? This Thursday night, out of this world sounds and interplanetary sights will converge on the North Shore at Carnegie Science Center's first-of-its kind holiday happening. Be surrounded by stars of the local stage and the outer galaxies.

Arts and Culture, Concert, Events, Music, Performing Arts, Pop Filter, Science and Technology

North Side

My ideal Pittsburgh weekend: Renee Piechocki

Renee Piechocki Wednesday, November 30, 2011

When her artist friend visited Pittsburgh, the director of the Office of Public Art showed her the artsy side of town, from a tour of the newly installed Romare Bearden mural at Gateway Station to a ceramic studio in Carnegie and two visits to the world-class Carnegie Museum of Art. Follow the fun with Renee and her group of friends.

Arts and Culture, Green Building, Move to Pittsburgh, My Ideal Weekend, Restaurants

Downtown & The Cultural District, Friendship & Penn Ave Arts District, Oakland, North Side, Carnegie

The Talent Dividend: How more college grads can add to Pittsburgh's bottom line

Tracy Certo Wednesday, November 16, 2011

What's the best thing a city can do to achieve more economic success? Increase its number of college graduates. The most prosperous cities have the highest number of college grads. Read how the Talent Dividend calculates just how much college degrees add to a city's bottom line--think billions--and why Pittsburgh is one of 57 cities competing for the million dollar prize to boost college attainment.

Education, Philanthropy, Pittsburgh Promise, The Talent Dividend

Downtown & The Cultural District, Wilkinsburg, Mt. Washington, East Liberty, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Strip District, Friendship & Penn Ave Arts District, Bloomfield, Oakland, North Side, West End Village, Regent Square, Highland Park, Carnegie, South Side, Squirrel Hill, W. Homestead

10 burgers, two guys, one day: the quest to find the best burger in Pittsburgh

Brad Stephenson Wednesday, November 02, 2011

When they said they would sample up to 10 burgers, they didn't say they would do it all in one day. Read the entertaining story from this adventurous duo, watch their hilarious video then comment on your own favorite--or one of theirs. From Hidy's to Eleven, it's quite a romp.

Food, Move to Pittsburgh

Downtown & The Cultural District, East Liberty, Aspinwall, Strip District, Bloomfield, Oakland, North Side

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Party at the Pier supports Riverlife

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Come Friday night--but act fast since this party's nearly sold out--the place to be is on the North Shore to help Riverlife usher in a new decade of activity along our city’s waterfronts. This festive confluence of culture and riverfront transformation will light up Market Street Pier at the edge of the Allegheny.

Arts and Culture, Events, Pop Filter

North Side

Why I moved (back) to Pittsburgh: Northside

Andrew Moore Wednesday, September 21, 2011

You almost have to leave Pittsburgh to appreciate how good we have it here, says this Northsider. He has lived in San Francisco, Chicago and Dallas, among other cities, but always knew he would return. Now that he has, his adopted neighborhood is all the better for it. Retired? No way. He's working hard to make this a better place to live.

Community, Move to Pittsburgh

North Side

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Pittsburgh Zine Fair debuts at Artists Image Resource

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Zine Scene: Dig out those staplers, sharpies and xerox machines because The Pittsburgh Zine Fair is debuting this Thurs., Sept. 1st, at Northside printmaking mecca, Artists Image Resource. Championing a D.I.Y. publishing ethos, the first-of-its-kind Pittsburgh event features more than 30 vendors, lively readings, how-to workshops, and hands-on printmaking demos.

Arts and Culture, Events, Literary Arts, Media, Pop Filter

North Side

Pop Filter Hot Pick: The Moth Mainstage presents UPHILL, Stories of the Impossible

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Raconteurism: The fine art of storytelling, alive and well in Pittsburgh, will get a major boost this Thurs., Aug. 25th, when The Moth takes center stage, transforming the New Hazlett Theater into a showcase for authentic voices, edge-of-your-seat storytelling and extreme listening. This hip lit happening is so hot, it's already sold out.

Arts and Culture, Events, Performing Arts, Pop Filter

North Side

Pop Filter Hot Pick: My Morning Jacket & Neko Case Make for One of Summer's Best Double Bills

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Kentucky-bred power pop meets country-rock chanteuse, as My Morning Jacket teams up with Neko Case to form one of summer's hottest double bills of contemporary music at new North Shoe music venue, Stage AE.

Arts and Culture, Concert, Events, Music, Pop Filter

North Side

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