Nov. 5-11, 2025
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Why do some Pittsburgh ghosts have names?
Stories of ghost encounters have long relied on the same descriptors. Chief among them are the diaphanous Lady in White and the featureless, shadowy Hat Man, which have, over time, become so omnipresent in paranormal lore as to be cliché at this point. Pittsburgh boasts more than its fair share of ghosts defined by period…
Klavon’s sheriff sale, seitan “turkey,” and more Pittsburgh food news
SheetzMultiple locations. sheetz.com For Veterans’ Day (Tue., Nov. 11), Sheetz offers all veterans and active-duty military personnel two freebies: a free meal and a free car wash. Present military ID or proof of service to receive a free half turkey sub (includes extras and add-ons) with a regular-size fountain drink and a free car wash…
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: The Mendelssohn Choir, Brow & Crown Collective, The Warren, and more
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week, including a career coach, IT analyst, bartenders, and more.
Pittsburgh Pet Expo draws animal lovers downtown
Animal lovers flocked to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center this weekend for the Pittsburgh Pet Expo. Many attendees brought their pets to see the latest and greatest in pet products, compete in contests, take photos with Santa and other pet-friendly activities. While dogs were among the most popular animals to attend, the expo highlighted…
Did you know The Pitt actor Noah Wyle protested Medicaid cuts?
Noah Wyle has become known to TV viewers as a dedicated doctor, first during his stint on the long-running NBC series ER, and now as the lead on the HBO drama The Pitt. The latter, set and partially filmed in Pittsburgh, takes viewers into the high-stress world of emergency medicine while also highlighting the real…
Discover the Burgh wins TBEX Best Local Lens award
When Jeremy and Angie Jones launched Discover the Burgh in 2015, they didn’t set out to become Pittsburgh’s go-to guide for everything from hidden waterfalls to hole-in-the-wall eateries. They were simply trying to explore their hometown the way they had explored the world. A shared curiosity led the couple to discover over a thousand unique…
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: The old college try edition
Pittsburgh very nearly fell off the map when the steel industry died in the ‘70s and ‘80s. What kept that from happening? Colleges. It’s the colleges.
Medicine or macabre mix-up? Poisonous snakeroot can resemble beneficial boneset
Snakeroot’s history includes allegedly causing the death of Abraham Lincoln’s mother.
Yinzer Yums of Yesteryear Weeknight ricotta pasta
This meal hits the trifecta of today’s cooking: it’s a fast and filling weeknight meal, it’s easy to make, and it packs a ton of protein.
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Nov. 6-12
This week’s Free Will Astrology explores the mysteries of sacred laziness…and wolves.
Pittsburgh’s top events: Thu., Nov. 6-Wed., Nov. 12
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From the Turnpike Troubadours Wild America tour to the Pittsburgh Pet Expo to the AFRICANISM Gala and more, there’s always something to do in the Steel City!
Election Day 2025: Corey O’Connor elected mayor of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh voters took to the polls today to cast their votes in the 2025 general election. Corey O’Connor, current Allegheny County controller, came out on top against Republican Tony Moreno, becoming Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor. O’Connor addressed a room full of his supporters after poll results came in stating, “I want to thank you, the people…
