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Taylor Hughes, the 22-year-old bar manager of The Brookline Pub, has utilized her Bachelor’s degree in psychology by turning the bar into a center for the community. She has implemented creative events to draw crowds like weekly trivia nights and holiday themed parties. Photo by Seth Culp-Ressler.

Brookline Pub thrives under young bar manager

By: Carley Thieret When 22-year-old Brookline resident Taylor Hughes began her freshman year at Point Park University, she was interested...

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Even though it’s not located directly on the Boulevard, Fiori’s Pizzaria has been a Brookline staple ever since it opened in 1979. Photo by Rebekah Devorak.

Fiori’s boasts Pittsburgh’s best slice

By: Asia Buckley New York has Lombardi’s. Chicago has Capo’s. Pittsburgh has Fiori’s. Pittsburghers are particular about their pizza. Proud...

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Pitaland is a Brookline Mediterranean-style bakery and grocery store. Currently owned by Joe Chahine, Pitaland has been a popular shopping spot on the Boulevard since 1980. Photo by Carrie Garrison.

Lebanese grocery store showcases diversity

By: Carrie Garrison It’s hard to miss the burnt red, tile roof that marks Brookline Boulevard’s only Mediterranean grocery, Pitaland....

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Owner Luciano Defelice opened Moonlite Cafe on Brookline Boulevard in 1997. Photo by Seth Culp-Ressler.

Moonlite Cafe shines at heart of neighborhood

By: Carley Thieret Luciano Defelice, known by most as Lou, moved to the United States from Pizzoferrato, Italy — three...

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Elias Kassab, left, stands with his wife Neveen in front of a gleaming cappuccino machine. Elias is the new owner of Brookline’s former Cannon Coffee. Photo by Rebekah Devorak.

Cafe de Noir continues to unite community

By: Rebekah Devorak Just outside of 802 Brookline Blvd., the rich, indulgent aroma of fresh-pressed coffee tangles with the crisp...

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All of the cookies, like these thumbprints, in DeLuca’s Bakery are baked in-house by Nancy DeLuca. Photo by Leah Devorak.

DeLuca family brings fresh face to old bakery

By: Asia Buckley Victor and Nancy DeLuca have turned their passion into a livelihood. Born in Naples, Italy, Victor began...

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Pittsburgh’s Pioneer Education Center, located in Brookline, has been a part of Pittsburgh Public Schools for over 50 years. Photo by Rebekah Devorak.

Pioneer brings innovation to special education

By: Shannon Rodgers Principal David Lott made sure the halls of Pioneer Education Center could be in any school: Orange...

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While Brookline’s renovations improved some aspects of daily transportation, Nick Sinagra still finds much of his neighborhood inaccessible. Photo by Grant Stoner.

Sinagra shows another side to Brookline living

By: Grant Stoner Brookline is proud of its sense of community. Recent renovations to the Boulevard revitalized the business district...

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Brookline: Then and Now

Brookline: Then and Now

Graduate student Miranda Costa took the 2015 Brookline photos in November and December. Past Brookline photos are from the Historic...

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