Lindsay Patross

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

Kristofer Collins

Ep 23 Local poet & publisher Kristofer Collins discusses Pittsburgh’s literary scene

By Lindsay Patross / April 14, 2020

In Episode 23 of The Slaw Staying on Top of Pittsburgh, we talk to local poet & publisher Kristofer Collins about Pittsburgh’s literary scene.

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Pittsburgh Modern Architecture: The Giovannitti House on Woodland Road

By Lindsay Patross / April 13, 2020

Located near Chatham University and designed by architect Richard Meier, the Giovannitti house was built from 1979 to 1983.

What to read while you’re staying home & meet the mask makers

By Lindsay Patross / April 10, 2020

What to read while you’re staying home & meet the mask makers. Plus a guide to grocery delivery and a source for pierogi pickup. 

Ep. 22 East End Brewing’s Scott Smith on the state of Pittsburgh craft beer during the coronavirus pandemic

By Lindsay Patross / April 7, 2020

Ep. 22. Scott Smith East End Brewing: On this episode of The Slaw, we talk about the transformation from taprooms to take-out.

Pittsburgh Grocery Delivery

Guide to EVERY grocery delivery service in Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross / April 5, 2020

A look at all of the grocery delivery and pickup options in Pittsburgh. We’ve got a list of all the services and delivery fees. 

Exploring Pittsburgh from Home

Newsletter: Exploring Pittsburgh From Home

By Lindsay Patross / April 3, 2020

Visit Pittsburgh’s museum from home, learn more about the breweries in historic buildings, knitting locally and some small business shoutouts

Pittsburgh Coronavirus Signs

Signage & Sidewalk Chalk: How Pittsburgh is responding to coronavirus

By Lindsay Patross / April 2, 2020

A look at some of our favorite Pittsburgh coronavirus signs and how you can share your coronavirus stories with the History Center.

Scott Kowalski Pittsburgh Underwear Bike Ride

Ep. 21 Scott Kowalski on Pittsburgh’s Underwear Bike Ride.

By Lindsay Patross / March 30, 2020

Scott Kowalski is an avid cyclist and biking advocate. In this episode, we discuss the underwear bike ride – a unique, free, summer event for cyclists of all ages, body types, and experience levels.

Pittsburgh Coronavirus Info

Pittsburgh coronavirus information: Who to follow for updates

By Lindsay Patross / March 29, 2020

From the Allegheny County Health Department to the Port Authority, here is a list of websites and Twitter accounts to follow for updates on the coronavirus in Pittsburgh. 

NEWSLETTER: Fry-YAY! Fish Fry, No-interest loans & Civil War Shutdown

By Lindsay Patross / March 27, 2020

From virtual campfires to virtual dance parties to beer podcasts, we’ve found lots of ways to be alone together in Pittsburgh.