Mike Vargo

Look beyond the city to find wide-open beaches at state parks. This is one of several on the big lake at Pymatuning.

Pittsburgh Area Swimming Pools and Swimming Beaches (Tues., 8/12/25)

Pittsburgh area swimming pools and swimming beaches.

They've been saving a seat for you. They are the gents and the leading lady at The Hill's favorite restaurant, circa 1969, in 'Two Trains Running'—one of a trio of August Wilson plays at Pittsburgh Playwrights.

Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company’s August Wilson Festival: Three Plays Running!

Pittsburgh Playwrights’ is showcasing several of August Wilson’s best known plays this month.

Kennywood's vintage Racer still rocks the coaster scene.

Kennywood and Idlewild Amusement Parks (Tues., 8/5/25)

Kennywood and Idlewild Amusement Parks

Quantum’s ‘Seagull’ Flies an Intriguing Path Through Human Space/Time

A new version of Chekhov’s tragicomedy strikes the notes that show us our true nature.

at four stages of a deft ride down the falls at Ohiopyle State Park—which also offers many outdoor thrills for visitors who aren't kayak ninjas. (Photo: 'Wwkayaker22' via Wikipedia)

Ohiopyle State Park and Area Attractions (Tues., 7/29/25)

White Water Rafting, Hiking, Biking, and Frank Lloyd Wright

New ‘Seagull’ Set to Fly at Quantum Theatre; Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival Kicks Off (Fri., 7/25/25)

‘The Seagull,’ Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival

Star Lake Hosts The Lumineers (Wed., 7/9/25)

The Lumineers

Lamb shish kebab at Bosphorus. (Photo: Rick Handler)

Parkside Dining at Bosphorus Mediterranean Restaurant (Tues., 7/8/25)

Bosphorus Mediterranean Restaurant

Kennywood's vintage Racer still rocks the coaster scene.

Kennywood and Idlewild Amusement Parks (Mon., 7/7/25)

Kennywood and Idlewild Amusement Parks

environmental exhibits

Fourth of July Fun (Fr., 7/4/25)

Happy Independence Day!

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