Lindsay Patross

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

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All the best places to find a real bagel in Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross / May 18, 2020

A very short list of the best bagels in Pittsburgh. Thankfully, there are a few options to satisfy your breakfast bread cravings.

Newsletter: The future of events & a new beer brewed by women

By Lindsay Patross / May 15, 2020

A look at new beer from the Pittsburgh chapter of the Pink Boots Society and a new brewery in Beaver County. Sadly the May Day festival Pittonkatonk was canceled, we catch up with organizer Pete Spynda to talk about the current state of events in Pittsburgh. 

Newsletter: Mothers, daughters and a wedding dress from 1937

By Lindsay Patross / May 8, 2020

In this week’s newsletter we look at a new book about motherhood from Pittsburgh author Sarah Menkendrick, share a heartwarming story about a wedding dress from 1937 and chat with the founder of the Pittsburgh Fine Drinking society. 

Newsletter: Shop local bookstores, artists and vintage sellers 

By Lindsay Patross / May 1, 2020

Excerpt: Newsletter May 1: Mother’s Day gifts, books, and vintage clothes – we’ve got all of the details on how to shop local businesses from home.

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide: handmade gifts from Pittsburgh artists

By Lindsay Patross / May 1, 2020

Shop local and pick out a gift for mom. We’ve picked out some of the best Mother’s Day gifts from some of our favorite Pittsburgh artists.

Newsletter: Pittsburgh’s Beer Historian & The history of the Dirty O

By Lindsay Patross / April 24, 2020

Very Local Pittsburgh’s newsletter for April 24 – Pittsburgh’s beer historian, a history of The Dirty O, an interview with Willy James and more.

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Ep 24 Meet storyteller Willy James & the Pittsburgh Sleep Podcast

By Lindsay Patross / April 21, 2020

We talk with Willy James about his new podcast, the furries favorite pizza shop, Katz’s Deli in NYC and his recent coronavirus collaboration with Rick Sebak.

Spring Hill history // Read local authors // Beer delivered to your door

By Lindsay Patross / April 16, 2020

And the CatVideoFest is back and available to watch in your home.

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Thur. 4/16: The Moth in Pittsburgh is streaming the April StorySLAM

By Lindsay Patross / April 16, 2020

Here’s where you can login to catch this special (online) edition of The Moth during social distancing.

For a donation to the Science Center, you can stream the CatVideoFest

By Lindsay Patross / April 15, 2020

The Carnegie Science Center will let you stream “Best of CatVideoFest: Creature Comforts Edition” for a pay-what-you-can donation.