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Meet The Incline team with our staff spotlight on Colin Deppen

Colin and the kids on that endless loop of theirs. Photo submitted Allow us to introduce ourselves. Sure, we’ve been around the internet for three years, but we mostly stay behind the scenes. So this week, we’re turning the tables and interviewing our small-but-mighty staff. Today we’ll hear from our storytelling producer Colin. And we’d […]

Staff spotlight / October 17, 2019

‘Avoid Hunt’s ketchup’ and more unspoken rules of Pittsburgh

In case you didn’t know … (🎨: Haley Weaver / The Incline) As citizens of Pittsburgh, there are a lot of laws we are supposed to follow. But what if there was a completely separate list of rules that all yinzers should know about — and what if they weren’t actually written down anywhere? Sounds crazy, but our Facebook […]

Peculiar Pittsburgh / October 11, 2019

Enter to win tickets to Arcade Comedy Theater’s “The Night Before Christmas”

We’re giving one lucky Incline member a pair of free tickets to Arcade Comedy Theater’s “The Night Before Christmas” show on Friday, Dec. 20. It’s the Pittsburgh premiere of a dark comedy by one of the UK’s naughtiest playwrights. Enter by Wednesday, Dec. 18 at noon for your chance to win. We’ll announce the winning […]

Giveaway / October 4, 2019

Pittsburgh’s hierarchy of needs, from pothole insurance to emergency fries

Who wants to get to the top? (🎨: Haley Weaver / The Incline) You may remember the pyramid detailing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs from your high school psychology class. But what if we applied his theory to Pittsburgh? OK, it’s not exactly the same thing, but we did ask our Facebook friends if there was anything every […]

Arts and culture / September 4, 2019

Enter to win tickets to the Moo-Ha Halloween Fundraiser

This week, we’re giving one lucky Incline member a pair of free tickets to New Sun Rising’s Moo-Ha Halloween Fundraiser. The event on Friday, Nov. 1 will transform the Millvale Moose Lodge into a chilling haunted forest featuring: – A dj and dance party – Food and drink – Raffle prizes – A tarot card […]

Giveaway / August 14, 2019

Rain, Kennywood, cicadas, and construction: A very Pittsburgh word search

Gotta find ’em all. (🎨: Haley Weaver / The Incline) A few weeks ago, we asked our Facebook friends to describe summer in Pittsburgh. The catch? They could only use three words — and “hot” was not an option. Fortunately, we’ve got a creative bunch on our hands, so we decided to make the ultimate summer word search. […]

Peculiar Pittsburgh / July 30, 2019

Mullets, tribute bands, and traffic: It’s Pittsburgh nightlife Bingo

Can you get five in a row? (🎨: Haley Weaver / The Incline) A couple weeks ago, we asked our Facebook friends what they expect to see on a night out in Pittsburgh. Then you all sent us so many spot-on ideas that we had to bring them to life. Our challenge to you: Next time you’re […]

Things to do / July 15, 2019

Enter to win tickets to Mummies of The World at Carnegie Science Center

This month, we’re giving one lucky Incline member a pair of free tickets to Mummies of The World at Carnegie Science Center. At this can’t-miss new exhibition, explore 125 real mummies and related artifacts from across the globe. Enter by Wednesday, Oct. 16 at noon for your chance to win. We’ll announce the winning member […]

Giveaway / July 2, 2019

Pittsburgh Pet Influencer of the Month

Pittsburgh Pet Influencer of the Month [Questions we should ask them: Biggest oops moment Biggest awwww moment If I were a human celebrity, who would I be? Favorite song Favorite trick Favorite toy The one thing I cannot resist tearing up The one thing that makes my tail go between my legs Worst sound Favorite […]

Pittsburgh Pets / June 14, 2019

The Incline's 2019 Who's Next Communications class.

Who’s Next: These young Pittsburghers are making our city better

The Incline’s 2019 Who’s Next Communications class. Bruce Pinchbeck / The Incline Who’s Next These young Pittsburghers are making the city better. Welcome to Who’s Next. This series, presented by S&T Bank, is our chance to recognize the most dynamic young Pittsburghers in different fields. Here’s how it works: Nominate. Watch for nominations to open, then tell us […]

Who's Next / June 10, 2019