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COVID-19 Vaccination in Pittsburgh

The best way to find a COVID-19 vaccination appointment in Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross | February 27, 2021

A Pittsburgh-specific guide on how to sign-up for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.

Three Pittsburgh Black history stories that you need to know

By Lindsay Patross | February 26, 2021

Did you know that the EMS service we used today was started in the Hill District?

At Lionheart Prints you can find fun cards & unique gifts for every occasion

By Marielle Songy | February 26, 2021

Lionheart Prints is a creative dream come true. When you walk in, you’re wrapped in a world of beautiful design — from the 20-foot wall of pens in every color of the rainbow to the cards, wrapping paper and fun gifts.

Pittsburgh Black Mayor Ajax Jones

Part 2: Ajax Jones is the 1st African American to serve as Mayor of Pittsburgh

By JaQuay Edward Carter | February 25, 2021

During a change of mayors, Ajax Jones held the keys to the city for 3 days

Ajax Jones

Part 1: The Remarkable and Unremembered Life of Ajax Jones

By JaQuay Edward Carter | February 24, 2021

Born in Arthursville (now known as the Hill District) Ajax Jones served under 9 different mayors in Pittsburgh

A great place to learn to ski is just 20 min from Downtown Pittsburgh

By Daymon Long | February 23, 2021

Located in Boyce Park, this ski and snowboard area is convenient and super affordable ($32/weekend, $22/weekdays)

Pittsburgh Storytellers

Meet some of the storytellers of Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross | February 19, 2021

From bakers to authors, here are some Pittsburghers you should meet

Nesby Phips

Beaucoup power: Meet the artist behind the unique billboard in Treme

By Sabrina Stone | February 19, 2021

New Orleans artist / musician / rapper Nesby Phips has rented the space to share a message. With clear, bold, white words on a black backdrop, he has spelled out, “If you Black then you rich and got beaucoup power.” There’s something mysterious to the phrase, words suspended in air, but there’s also something that doesn’t need to be explained: this is a statement of empowerment, a sentence that can make you feel confidence, pride, warmth, or solidarity, a sentence that feels like truth. 

A.P. Tureaud

7th Ward native son A.P. Tureaud broke color barriers long before Civil Rights Movement

By Sidney Holmes | February 19, 2021

Many would call the 7th Ward one of New Orleans’ iconic Creole neighborhoods, and civil rights attorney A.P. Tureaud is one of the neighborhood’s iconic native sons. While he became widely known for his accomplished work against segregation and racial injustice, his path to success was a winding one that would ultimately call him to “right the wrongs” of the society he grew up in.

East End Brewing's Hard Seltzer

G&T: East End Brewing’s first hard seltzer is inspired by the classic cocktail

By Lindsay Patross | February 19, 2021

East End Brewing released their first hard seltzer. The G&T Hard Seltzer is inspired by the classic cocktail. Cans are available at the brewery now.