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Pittsburgh fermentation

From kombucha to sauerkraut, talking fermentation with Trevor Ring

By Stephanie Brea | September 8, 2020

Community Cultures offers fermentation education to Pittsburgh.

What’s Happening in (virtual) New Orleans this week: Sept. 7-11

By Matt Haines | September 7, 2020

Bars are closed again and the maximum size of group gatherings has been reduced, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online while getting those COVID cases back under control. Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

Back to School with Very Local: Home Ec

By Very Local PGH | September 4, 2020

For many folks, 2020 has meant more time at home. And what better way to reconnect with home, than Home Ec.

📩 Labor Day Weekend // goodbye summer, hello school year

By Lindsay Patross | September 4, 2020

We’re saying goodbye to summer and hello to the new school year. Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer. We’ve got a roundup of summer beer news and an interview with an artist who has been painting murals around town. If you are looking for a new liqueur to try, say hello to this Italian amaro. But rest up this weekend because next week we are going back to school. 

What’s Happening in (virtual) New Orleans this weekend: Sept. 4-6

By Matt Haines | September 3, 2020

Bars are closed again and the maximum size of group gatherings has been reduced, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online while getting those COVID cases back under control. Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

How to staycation in New Orleans when the world is closed

By David T. Baker | September 2, 2020

As summer winds down, Labor Day weekend can be the perfect opportunity for an at-home getaway, including a stay at a local bed & breakfast, hotel or Airbnb, especially after months of being holed up at home.

PHOTOS: Community gathers to Remember Sylvester Francis, founder of the Backstreet Cultural Museum

By Matthew Hinton | September 2, 2020

Voodoo Queen Kalindah Laveaux, left, and Monogram Hunters 2nd Chief Jeremy Stevenson, center, celebrate the life of Sylvester “Hawk” Francis at the Backstreet Cultural Museum in the Treme Neighborhood of New Orleans, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, after Francis passed from a long illness. He was 73 years old.

Tapeh’s Water Ice brings a tasty east coast treat to Algiers

By Marielle Songy | September 2, 2020

Water ice is a tasty dessert that’s big in the east, especially in Philadelphia. The finely granulated concoction is blended with flavor throughout and scoops and eats like ice cream. It melts slowly and makes for the perfect treat on a hot day.

Pumpkin Spice is our favorite season! Here are some things to celebrate!

By Very Local Staff | September 1, 2020

What is fall? It’s pumpkin spice season! It’s never too early to get into the spirit — in fact, let’s be honest, it should be all year long.

A very Pittsburgh summer beer recap

By Aadam Soorma | September 1, 2020

As we head into Labor Day weekend, here’s a quick look back at some of our favorite (local) summer beers you may have missed.