Lindsay Patross

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

Is There an Independent Movie Theater in Your Neighborhood?

By Lindsay Patross / December 5, 2018

A guide to every independent movie theater in Pittsburgh. Move over mexa-plex, there are plenty of neighborhood theaters showing films old and new.

Roslyn Place is still paved in wooden blocks

By Lindsay Patross / December 5, 2018

A small street in Shadyside is one of a handful of streets left in the world that is still paved in wooden blocks.

Shop Local for the Holidays at These Artist and Artisan Markets

By Lindsay Patross / December 3, 2018

‘Tis the season to shop local! There are plenty of opportunities to support local artists and businesses and pick out some unique Pittsburgh gifts this holiday season. Here is a list of every Pittsburgh holiday market we can find.

One night only … in the Marigny

By Lindsay Patross / October 7, 2018

Be a local! This week, explore the best of the Marigny in 12 hours.

oktoberfest

The best places to get your Oktoberfest on in NOLA

By Lindsay Patross / October 4, 2018

Gimme beers, food and everything in between during Oktoberfest.

Louisiana Pothole

New Orleanians are crafty AF when ‘fixing’ pothole problems

By Lindsay Patross / July 18, 2018

We, New Orleanians are always creative, and we always know how to have a good time, even when it comes to our neighborhood craters.

Some of our favorite moments from Essence Fest 2018

By Lindsay Patross / July 9, 2018

Essence Fest has ended, but we already have fond memories of that Essence Fest from all the way back in well, 24 hours ago. This year was one of the largest in the 24-year history of Essence Festival, attracting more than 510,000 attendees. Every single night of the Essence Fest nightly concerts was sold out, […]

Very Local’s Mid-City Bar Crawl

By Lindsay Patross / June 28, 2018

There’s nothing like a “Cool Brees”.

Dat Talk: New Orleans Accents (Video)

By Lindsay Patross / June 26, 2018

“It’s the accent, it gives it away…you can pick up on it and tell that they are born and raised in New Orleans.”

Central City: in Photos

By Lindsay Patross / June 25, 2018

Explore New Orleans’ Central City neighborhood through a photo essay.