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Newsletter: Bikes, beer and a video about a hidden gem in Monroeville

By Lindsay Patross | August 14, 2020

Plus a new brewery in Heidelberg

Help the nation’s oldest WWII veteran celebrate his 111th birthday

By Mary Staes | August 14, 2020

Since the threat of COVID-19, there won’t be a celebration at the museum for Brooks’ birthday. Instead, the museum is asking people to send birthday cards that’ll be delivered to Mr. Brooks.

In the kitchen: Udipi Cafe

By Boaz Frankel | August 14, 2020

This hidden gem has been serving vegetarian Indian food since 1996.

PHOTOS: Community gathers to pay respects to Big Queen Kim “Cutie” Boutte

By Matthew Hinton | August 13, 2020

Members of the Black Masking Indians community, also known as Carnival or Mardi Gras Indians, remember Big Queen Kim “Cutie” Boutte of the Spirit of the Fi Yi Yi and Mandingo Warriors tribe at Hunter’s Field in the 7th Ward and the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans August 12, 2020.

What’s Happening in (virtual) New Orleans this weekend: Aug. 14-16

By Matt Haines | August 13, 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 get those COVID cases back under control. Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week:.

Staycation: Kayak While You Social Distance at These 12 New Orleans Area Waterways

By Matt Haines | August 12, 2020

Whoever first called New Orleans “The Big Easy” probably didn’t do it in the summer. As humidity and temperatures both climb toward triple digits, it sometimes feels like you need a paddle just to make it around the block. Here’s some spots to get outdoors and some places to stay to make a weekend adventure!

Now Open for Carryout: Headley’s Brewing in Heidelberg

By Aadam Soorma | August 11, 2020

Quietly opening for takeout beer is Headley’s – a new brewery just west of Downtown Pittsburgh. Here’s what the two-man team has brewing up.

JAMNOLA’s permanent art pop-up is all the fun you’ve missed during quarantine

By Marielle Songy | August 11, 2020

JAMNOLA will take you on a photographable and Instagram-able journey throughout a magical New Orleans that explores art, music and the people who have made the city what it is. The goal of the museum is happiness, and it seems that there is no better time than now to spread a little joy through local art.

Ep. 40 Meet Shequaya Bailey, president of the Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club

By Stephanie Brea | August 11, 2020

Named for Black cyclist Marshall “Major” Taylor, this nonprofit wants to make sure all Pittsburghers recognize the joy and health benefits of bicycling

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The world is your oyster! Here are some things to celebrate these marvelous mollusks

By Very Local Staff | August 10, 2020

Here are some of the homemade things we’ve found to celebrate these magnificent mollusks!