Lindsay Patross

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

Hometown Tragedy Season 2 Premieres June 8

By Lindsay Patross / May 12, 2022

Hometown Tragedy’s second season investigates true crimes that rocked communities across America, exploring the impact on those left to seek justice. The cases range from cold-blooded murder to domestic abuse turned deadly.

The East End Brewing Keg Ride: Pedaling for pale ale and a good cause

By Lindsay Patross / May 1, 2022

We rode along during this year’s Pedal Pale Ale Keg Ride – an East End Brewing tradition. Watch for the surprise destination and hear from founder Scott Smith about how it all came to be.

Guide to visiting the Anthropologie Home Outlet Store in Pittsburgh 

By Lindsay Patross / April 27, 2022

Located at Mt Nebo Pointe (inside the former Pat Catan’s), bring your Pinterest inspo to life with Anthro’s deals on home goods, lighting and furniture.

Episodes to Explore for Earth Day

By Lindsay Patross / April 21, 2022

In honor of Earth Day we’ve put together a collection of episodes about sustainability as well as some of our favorite episodes from Finding Adventure.

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Casting Call: Reality TV show is looking for locals who need some adventure in their life!

By Lindsay Patross / April 19, 2022

Finding Adventure is BACK! We’re casting for season 2, filming this summer.

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It’s baack! Tuesday, April 19 is Gobblerito Day at Mad Mex

By Lindsay Patross / April 19, 2022

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

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Very Local is looking for daring Adventurers to join Kinga Philipps on Finding Adventure

By Lindsay Patross / April 19, 2022

Finding Adventure is BACK! We’re casting for season 2, filming this summer. What is Finding Adventure?  In this Very Local original series, host Kinga Philipps travels across the country to help individuals break out of their comfort zones and explore the outdoors. Along the way, Kinga challenges each guest to try new things and to […]

What’s On The Menu: Global Flavors

By Lindsay Patross / April 7, 2022

his episode features four chefs with roots across the globe share mouth-watering specialties you won’t find anywhere else. From Wakanda braised beef to lamb Kibbeh and Chicken Tikka Masala, find some of Pittsburgh’s best international eats!

What’s On The Menu

By Lindsay Patross / April 7, 2022

Learn more about the restaurants, chefs and farms that are profiled on What’s On The Menu.

Stitch: Kids Who Can

By Lindsay Patross / April 4, 2022

Dream, believe and take action. Kids can achieve all that they desire. Across the country, kids demonstrate there is no limit to what they can accomplish when they believe in themselves and put in the work to make their dreams come true.