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The Original Hotdog Shop Grills Memories That Last

words: Tori Novak photos: Lauren Zawatski Among a sprawling street of big-name chains peers a neon sign that’s unmistakable. Located...

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Cultivating Lives, One Plate at a Time

words: Lauren Zawatski photos: Lauren Zawatski Are those collard greens?” a man asks. “Can I have some?” A quick “Sure!”...

A fruit and nut salad, mesquite turkey sandwich and “Sunrise Suzy” from Red Oak Cafe.

Asian Restaurant Options Abound in Oakland

words: Nina Saluga photos: Nina Saluga Pittsburgh’s rising “foodie” status is not lost upon the Oakland neighborhood. Restaurants are diverse...

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In the Heart of Oakland Beats Schenley Plaza

words: Seth Culp-Ressler photos: Seth Culp-Ressler Micaela Murcar gazed up at the long row of towering trees lining the east...

The Corner, located on Robinson Street in Oakland, is a community center that serves the neighborhood’s residents in a variety of ways.

Community Spirit Is Just Around The Corner

words: Sara Saltiel photos: Sara Saltiel On a cold, rainy Friday night, a small group of artists and musicians gather...

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A Children’s Section for All Those Young at Heart

words: Jillian Power photos: Lauren Zawatski If you’re looking for Carnegie Library’s Children’s Section, make a right at the entrance,...

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South Craig Street Is a Block of Many Wonders

words: Dan Priore photos: Dan Priore & Seth Culp-Ressler At first, it might seem difficult to find some peace from...

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Iron City Bikes Serves Steel City Cyclists

words: Seth Culp-Ressler photos: Seth Culp-Ressler It’s a chilly November afternoon, the first taste of the coming winter, as Richard...

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Prehistoric Giants Roam the Halls of the Carnegie

words: Nina Saluga photos: Nina Saluga The “Dinosaurs in Their Time” exhibit at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, situated...

The Korean room, pictured above, is one of 30 different themed rooms found within the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning.

Pitt’s Nationality Rooms Celebrate World Cultures

words: McCall Behringer photos: Seth Culp-Ressler Pittsburgh is a city of just over 300,000 people. It’s also a city of...