Emma Diehl

Emma is a Pittsburgh-based writer, with a focus on lifestyle and technology. Her work has been featured on HuffpostLive!, NPR, XOJane, NEXTPittsburgh, and Niche.

Guide to what you will see on the Pittsburgh Marathon route

By Emma Diehl / May 2, 2024

A mile-by-mile guide to the neighborhoods, buildings and historic sites along the route for the 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon.

Switch and Signal Skatepark

Switch & Signal: a skatepark in Swissvale that is open to everyone

By Emma Diehl / August 22, 2022

Tucked away just steps from the busway in Swissvale, Switch and Signal Skatepark has become a welcoming haven for skateboarding. From skateboarding pros to novices, the park welcomes all walks of life to jump on a board and get rolling.

drive-in movie theaters near Pittsburgh

Guide to drive-in movie theaters near Pittsburgh

By Emma Diehl / April 27, 2022

Road-trip idea: Get out of the house and under the stars. Here are six drive-in movie theaters you can visit all summer long.

Psyanky Ukrainian tradition of decorating Easter eggs

One Smart-Looking Egg: Pittsburgh and the Art of Pysanky

By Emma Diehl / April 14, 2022

We chatted with Melissa Rogers to understand pysanky, an ancient Ukrainian tradition. Learn more about the history of this Easter tradition.

book about Pittsburghese

Yinz Hear That? A linguistic professor writes a book about Pittsburghese

By Emma Diehl / February 18, 2022

Meet Professor Barbara Johnstone, who wrote the book about Pittsburghese. Literally.

Goodlander Cocktail Brewery

Meet Goodlander: Pittsburgh’s First Craft Cocktail Brewery

By Emma Diehl / January 15, 2022

A meeting point between craft brewery and cocktail bar, Goodlander is serving fresh and delicious draft cocktails.

Getting to know Goodlander: Pittsburgh’s First Craft Cocktail “Brewery”

By Emma Diehl / April 28, 2021

A meeting point between craft brewery and cocktail bar, Goodlander is serving fresh and delicious draft cocktails.

Escape Winter Blahs with an Outdoor Adventure at Deep Creek

By Emma Diehl / January 7, 2021

Located just two hours from Pittsburgh, Deep Creek offers a fun winter getaway. Here’s our guide on what to do, where to stay, and where to eat.

Pigeon Bagels finds its roost in Squirrel Hill

By Emma Diehl / January 6, 2021

Located on Hobart Street, Pigeon Bagels is flying high among Pittsburgh’s bagel fans. Their in-house espresso bar is a partnership with Redhawk Coffee.

Reginald’s Coffee Wants to Teach You about Coffee Roasting

By Emma Diehl / November 12, 2020

Located in Bethel Park, Reginald’s is roasting (and serving) great coffee – along with Oram’s Donuts – from a restored historic schoolhouse.