Lindsay Patross

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

National Parks Near Pittsburgh

A Guide to National Parks Near Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross / January 30, 2022

There are six national parks located less than two hours from Downtown Pittsburgh. Pittsburghers can visit some national historic sites in a day trip.

True crime stories from local communities

By Lindsay Patross / January 21, 2022

Two serial killers whose chilling crimes left their communities devastated.

Meet the neighborhoods

By Lindsay Patross / January 21, 2022

Comedians, podcasters and craft beer enthusiasts Ed Bailey and Day Bracey explore hot spots, hidden gems and the best places to grab a cold brew in the ‘Burgh.

What is Very Local?

What is Very Local?

By Lindsay Patross / January 19, 2022

The best spots to explore in Lancaster, PA

By Lindsay Patross / January 19, 2022

Relive the ’50s, sip smokin’ cocktails, and discover salty licorice fish in Amish country’s hidden gem.

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8 Rom-com movies filmed in Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross / January 16, 2022

Before ‘Bill & Ted,’ Keanu Reeves was the Prince of Pennsylvania

Eat Play Stay Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross / January 14, 2022

Experience serious vacation vibes and discover some of the most special corners of Wester Pennsylvania on this guided tour of must-visit cities near Pittsburgh.

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Maker Nation: Bees & Mosaics

By Lindsay Patross / January 13, 2022

A passionate beekeeper in Omaha and a Pittsburgh-based seasoned mosaic artist.

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Maker Nation: Webs & Pottery

By Lindsay Patross / January 13, 2022

An Omaha home pottery artist, and a spider web-catching jewelry maker in Boston.

Boston chefs compete with their senses

By Lindsay Patross / January 13, 2022

In this quirky food competition series, local chefs recreate each other’s signature dish, but they can only determine what the dish is using their senses of taste, touch and smell. Each chef is blindfolded during a down-and-dirty guessing phase and when the masks come off, the heat is on, with both chefs cooking what they believe is their opponent’s creation.