Lindsay Patross

Pittsburgh born and raised, Lindsay has been writing about the people who love Pittsburgh since 2008.

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How to vote for the next mayor of Pittsburgh // Primary Election Day

By Lindsay Patross / May 13, 2021

Tuesday, May 18 is Election Day in Pittsburgh – we’ve got the details on where to vote and who is on the ballot

New TV show is casting New Orleanians for outdoor adventures

By Lindsay Patross / May 4, 2021

Do you need a little adventure in your life? Do you know someone who does? We’re looking for New Orleanians to participate in a new outdoor adventure show!

Reopening Soon: Vanilla Pastry Studio plans to return to East Liberty

By Lindsay Patross / April 28, 2021

Vanilla Pastry Studio announces plans to reopen a storefront in East Liberty this summer.

Gobblerito Day

It’s baack! Tuesday, April 20 is Gobblerito Day at Mad Mex

By Lindsay Patross / April 20, 2021

Tuesday, April 19, 2022, is Gobblerito Day at Mad Mex. The much loved Thanksgiving dinner-in-a-burrito makes a spring appearance.

cold brew coffee in Pittsburgh

Guide to finding cold brew coffee in Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross / April 20, 2021

Plus, a look at which coffee shops offer nitro cold brew coffee.

Pittsburgh History Instagram

History you can follow: Instagram accounts about Pittsburgh History

By Lindsay Patross / April 16, 2021

From archivists to preservationists to historians, these Pittsburghers are sharing photos and history on their Instagram accounts.

Car Bazaar: A socially distant flea market in Downtown Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross / April 2, 2021

Every Saturday in April, the Sixth and Penn Parking Garage will host an outdoor flea market.

Pandemic in Pittsburgh

Great adaptations: a look back at a year of the pandemic in Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross / March 12, 2021

A not so brief look at some of the bright spots for the past year. From drive-thrus to to-go cocktails, here are some of the ways Pittsburghers have made the best of the situation and supported local businesses along the way. 

COVID-19 Vaccination in Pittsburgh

The best way to find a COVID-19 vaccination appointment in Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross / February 27, 2021

A Pittsburgh-specific guide on how to sign-up for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.

Three Pittsburgh Black history stories that you need to know

By Lindsay Patross / February 26, 2021

Did you know that the EMS service we used today was started in the Hill District?