Lindsay Patross

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

Looking for a unique local getaway? Rent this houseboat in Verona

By Lindsay Patross / September 19, 2020

Need a change of scenery? Spend the night on a boat. This houseboat is just 30 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh 

Newsletter: River views, smashburgers & ghost hunting

By Lindsay Patross / September 18, 2020

and all the weekend pop-ups you need to know about

School is now in session

By Lindsay Patross / September 14, 2020

If you missed last week’s ‘Back to School’ stories, we’re bringing you a handy dandy recap, SparkNotes style.

Pittsburgh Knitting Shops

Where to buy locally made/dyed yarn online & Pittsburgh knitting shops

By Lindsay Patross / September 12, 2020

You can knit local too. Here are 10 local businesses that make or hand-dye yarn in Pittsburgh and a list of all of the Pittsburgh knitting shops.

Newsletter: Back to School 

By Lindsay Patross / September 11, 2020

Sharpen your pencils and grab your notebook, we’ve got a round-up of classes to take and things to make.

📩 Labor Day Weekend // goodbye summer, hello school year

By Lindsay Patross / September 4, 2020

We’re saying goodbye to summer and hello to the new school year. Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer. We’ve got a roundup of summer beer news and an interview with an artist who has been painting murals around town. If you are looking for a new liqueur to try, say hello to this Italian amaro. But rest up this weekend because next week we are going back to school. 

Books about Pittsburgh architecture

The best books about Pittsburgh architecture

By Lindsay Patross / August 31, 2020

The best books about Pittsburgh architecture. A reading list for anyone interested in learning more about the buildings, bridges and cemeteries in Pittsburgh.

Oakland neighborhood history

Newsletter: Outdoor history & two brunch options for beer lovers 

By Lindsay Patross / August 28, 2020

And a look at all of the local soap makers in town.

Pittsburgh Soap

Buy local soap! Meet Pittsburgh’s soap makers

By Lindsay Patross / August 23, 2020

We rounded up all the Pittsburgh soap makers! Here’s how you can shop local while ya warsh your hands. 

All the weekend pop-ups you need to know about for food, coffee & beer

By Lindsay Patross / August 21, 2020

If beer isn’t your thing, we’ve got a look at a new natural wine shop too.