Holidays in the ‘Burgh

Give it up for Pittsburgh this Giving Tuesday

Volunteer opportunities at local shelters, food banks, and more in our guide to giving back on Giving Tuesday in Pittsburgh.

/ December 1, 2020

How to commemorate Juneteenth 2020 in Pittsburgh

Marchers during the 2018 Juneteenth parade in Downtown Pittsburgh. Courtesy of the Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Celebration Facebook page Juneteenth 2020 is here and at a pivotal moment for African-American history — one marked by widespread protests and urgent conversations about racism, police brutality, and Black life in America. And while it’s a relatively new state […]

/ June 18, 2020

Elevate your love with The Incline: Send a special love note in a really big way

Let’s strike up a conversation. 📸: Laura Ockel on Unsplash Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and maybe you’re thinking about what to get your sweetheart. Well, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but …  💐 Flowers? They die. 🍫 Candy? It expires. 💎 Jewelry? It tarnishes.  🖋 Handwritten cards? Dogs eat ‘em. 💍 […]

/ February 6, 2020

This Pittsburgher is the Santa Claus of Christmas trees — and you can help

Bill Toland is pictured. (He’s the one on the right.) (📸: Bill Toland) It all started with a Craigslist post.  Last year, Bill Toland of Baldwin Borough came across an old artificial Christmas tree in his basement. He didn’t need it anymore, so he decided to give it away.  Bill turned to Craigslist, as one […]

/ December 10, 2019