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Step into 19,000 years of human history near Pittsburgh

A groundhog hole helped uncover a landmark archaeological site.

History

A chance discovery in a Pennsylvania groundhog hole rewrote the story of the earliest Americans, and you can explore the site just an hour from Pittsburgh.Why it matters: Few places in the U.S. offer a deeper connection to the past than <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village" data-vars-click-url="https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/visit/meadowcroft/" data-vars-content-id="22f8f5ba-a9af-4b7b-a561-919260048904" data-vars-headline="Step into 19,000 years of human history near Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/visit/meadowcroft/" target="_blank">Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village</a>, one of the oldest sites of continuous human habitation in North America.

The lost art of knowing your neighbors

Americans are spending more time at home, yet many have become strangers to their neighbors.

News

Americans are spending more time at home, yet many have become strangers to their neighbors — especially <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="young people" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/16/youth-mental-health-gen-z-hopelab-survey-2025" data-vars-content-id="03866716-1cc4-4903-9f9f-375e3f6173b7" data-vars-headline="The lost art of knowing your neighbors" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/09/16/youth-mental-health-gen-z-hopelab-survey-2025" target="_self">young people</a>, who are increasingly unlikely to socialize with those living feet away.Why it matters: Pittsburgh gave the world its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="greatest neighbor" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/19/mister-rogers-neighborhood-youtube-channel-launch" data-vars-content-id="03866716-1cc4-4903-9f9f-375e3f6173b7" data-vars-headline="The lost art of knowing your neighbors" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/19/mister-rogers-neighborhood-youtube-channel-launch" target="_self">greatest neighbor</a>, and the city still prides itself on its reputation for neighborliness.<ul><li>But in the digital age, finding community doesn&#x27;t always come easily.</li></ul>

Pennsylvania moves to regulate skill games

Lawmakers must regulate thousands of gaming machines in Pennsylvania

You might see fewer skill games in Pennsylvania&#x27;s convenience stores, gas stations, bars and restaurants soon.Why it matters: Unregulated skill games — machines where users can win cash prizes by besting puzzles and other video games — have spread throughout the state, coinciding with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rising rates of gambling addiction" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/12/17/pennsylvania-problem-gambling-hotline-calls-soar-in-2025" data-vars-content-id="78ffeb93-e0f8-44b4-b1a3-fb48acbd6218" data-vars-headline="Pennsylvania moves to regulate skill games" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2025/12/17/pennsylvania-problem-gambling-hotline-calls-soar-in-2025" target="_self">rising rates of gambling addiction</a>.

PIT debuts immersive steel sculptures

The commissioned artwork at PIT's new terminal invites visitors to take a breath — and selfies.

Travel

Three towering steel columns now stand outside Pittsburgh International Airport&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new terminal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/05/22/pit-new-terminal-curb-to-gate-times" data-vars-content-id="88764c6a-2548-4747-9d52-1429c06f6af4" data-vars-headline="PIT debuts immersive steel sculptures" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/05/22/pit-new-terminal-curb-to-gate-times" target="_self">new terminal</a>, linking the traveler experience to the region&#x27;s landscape and industrial legacy.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado artist Patrick Marold&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.patrickmarold.com/" data-vars-content-id="88764c6a-2548-4747-9d52-1429c06f6af4" data-vars-headline="PIT debuts immersive steel sculptures" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.patrickmarold.com/" target="_blank">Colorado artist Patrick Marold&#x27;s</a> &quot;Open Columns&quot; is the final permanent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="commissioned artwork" data-vars-click-url="https://flypittsburgh.com/acaa-corporate/new-terminal-overview/" data-vars-content-id="88764c6a-2548-4747-9d52-1429c06f6af4" data-vars-headline="PIT debuts immersive steel sculptures" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://flypittsburgh.com/acaa-corporate/new-terminal-overview/" target="_blank">commissioned artwork</a> to take its place at the $1.7 billion terminal that opened late last year.

El Colibri opens Mexican restaurant in Garfield

The former ghost kitchen has opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant.

Food and Drink

<figure><img alt="Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O&#x27;Connor whacks a red and green piñata in front of El Colibri restaurant in Garfield. " height="450" id="f4c8ab37-3f4b-4c82-8963-2f67fae618ed" src="https://images.axios.com/Tto_iCwa3XHeaq6Uxql4gGeyqNg=/2026/06/10/1781107676913.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>Everyone took turns whacking the piñata during El Colibri&#x27;s grand opening, including Mayor Corey O&#x27;Connor. GIF: Ryan Deto/Axios</figcaption></figure>A new Mexican joint opened Wednesday in Pittsburgh&#x27;s Garfield neighborhood.The intrigue: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="El Colibri" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/elcolibrillc/" data-vars-content-id="c2bef1b5-3536-4723-8e1f-4f79f92a8c0e" data-vars-headline="El Colibri opens Mexican restaurant in Garfield" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/elcolibrillc/" target="_blank">El Colibri</a> started in 2022 as a ghost kitchen serving people attending the First Friday street festivals on Penn Avenue, and has now moved to a brick-and-mortar location in the neighborhood.

Chopped chicken at Ippa food truck is a refreshing delight

This chicken salad sandwich looks plain but packs a fresh, flavorful punch.

Ryan here, reminding you that simplicity is sometimes the best.The intrigue: I had a chicken salad sandwich last weekend that at first appeared a bit plain, but ended up being my favorite chicken salad in the city.

Tina's adds exquisite tasting menu in Bloomfield

The Bloomfield cocktail bar is expanding into full-service dining with seasonal dishes.

One of Pittsburgh&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="popular cocktail bars" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/20/nfl-draft-where-to-eat" data-vars-content-id="64ce39d7-75fc-420c-bb3d-1b0391190c85" data-vars-headline="Tina&#x27;s adds exquisite tasting menu in Bloomfield" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/20/nfl-draft-where-to-eat" target="_self">popular cocktail bars</a> has added a full-service dinner to its menu.🍽️ The intrigue: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tina&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://tinaspgh.com/" data-vars-content-id="64ce39d7-75fc-420c-bb3d-1b0391190c85" data-vars-headline="Tina&#x27;s adds exquisite tasting menu in Bloomfield" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tinaspgh.com/" target="_blank">Tina&#x27;s</a> in Bloomfield is known for its cocktails in a hip setting, and recently added a three-course dinner focused on fresh, seasonal ingredients prepared by chef Daniele Brenci.

Opal Buffet taking over Waterfront Rock Bottom space

The new restaurant plans sushi, churrasco and seafood stations.

The Waterfront&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long-shuttered" data-vars-click-url="https://archive.triblive.com/lifestyles/food-drink/rock-bottom-restaurant-and-brewery-in-the-waterfront-is-permanently-closed/" data-vars-content-id="7186a862-f6ad-4fe0-a24e-0e32098698b3" data-vars-headline="Opal Buffet taking over Waterfront Rock Bottom space" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://archive.triblive.com/lifestyles/food-drink/rock-bottom-restaurant-and-brewery-in-the-waterfront-is-permanently-closed/" target="_blank">long-shuttered</a> Rock Bottom brewery space is getting a reboot as an international buffet later this year.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Opal Buffet" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/opalbuffet/" data-vars-content-id="7186a862-f6ad-4fe0-a24e-0e32098698b3" data-vars-headline="Opal Buffet taking over Waterfront Rock Bottom space" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/opalbuffet/" target="_blank">Opal Buffet</a>, from the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurant group" data-vars-click-url="https://opalgroups.com/" data-vars-content-id="7186a862-f6ad-4fe0-a24e-0e32098698b3" data-vars-headline="Opal Buffet taking over Waterfront Rock Bottom space" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://opalgroups.com/" target="_blank">restaurant group</a> behind <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nan Xiang" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/24/try-these-colorful-soup-dumplings-at-nan-xiang" data-vars-content-id="7186a862-f6ad-4fe0-a24e-0e32098698b3" data-vars-headline="Opal Buffet taking over Waterfront Rock Bottom space" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/24/try-these-colorful-soup-dumplings-at-nan-xiang" target="_self">Nan Xiang</a> Soup Dumplings, is expected to open for lunch and dinner service at the 16,000-square-foot venue by late summer or early fall, the group announced Tuesday.

Allegheny County pushes to become a clean tech hub

The initiative seeks to attract investment and expand advanced manufacturing.

Pittsburgh manufacturing shouldn&#x27;t only be known for steel — the region should build a new industry, says Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato.The big picture: Pittsburgh&#x27;s economy has mostly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="moved out of the shadow of steel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/06/new-book-pittsburgh-beyond-steel-economy" data-vars-content-id="03a403af-287a-41b7-90b2-55a509015d18" data-vars-headline="Allegheny County pushes to become a clean tech hub" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/06/new-book-pittsburgh-beyond-steel-economy" target="_self">moved out of the shadow of steel</a> and heavy industry and is looking to forge a new future for blue-collar work.

Downtown tower to become affordable housing

The $30M project will bring 46 units, almost all of which will be affordable, by 2027.

A 120-year-old office tower Downtown will get new life as affordable housing soon.Why it matters: Downtown Pittsburgh is full of vacant and aging office buildings as the neighborhood slowly crawls out of its pandemic lows.

First Look: Armada's 90,000-square-foot expansion

The logistics giant is bringing workers back with a major office upgrade.

Another large Pittsburgh company is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bringing workers back into the office," data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYAI6AnJJdt/" data-vars-content-id="5168ff5d-be7f-400e-8179-d2f957c0e767" data-vars-headline="First Look: Armada&#x27;s 90,000-square-foot expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYAI6AnJJdt/" target="_blank">bringing workers back into the office,</a> and it&#x27;s incentivizing them with a swanky new upgrade.Why it matters: Logistics company <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Armada" data-vars-click-url="https://www.armada.net/company/" data-vars-content-id="5168ff5d-be7f-400e-8179-d2f957c0e767" data-vars-headline="First Look: Armada&#x27;s 90,000-square-foot expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.armada.net/company/" target="_blank">Armada</a> is Pittsburgh&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="third-largest privately held company" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/subscriber-only/2025/06/13/meet-the-350-highest-revenue-private-companies-based-in-the.html" data-vars-content-id="5168ff5d-be7f-400e-8179-d2f957c0e767" data-vars-headline="First Look: Armada&#x27;s 90,000-square-foot expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/subscriber-only/2025/06/13/meet-the-350-highest-revenue-private-companies-based-in-the.html" target="_blank">third-largest privately held company</a> — behind Giant Eagle and 84 Lumber — and its new headquarters in Wexford gives it room to expand.

Loews plans luxury hotel by convention center

The 500-room hotel would connect directly to the convention center.

Luxury hotel giant Loews Hotels signed a letter of intent to build a 500-room hotel connecting to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced last week.Why it matters: The $418 million project is part of a larger investment committed by the state, county and city to spur over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$600 million in investment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/01/16/development-pittsburgh-pit-upmc" data-vars-content-id="50af94a7-948a-40a5-a9a5-aa443443e913" data-vars-headline="Loews plans luxury hotel by convention center" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/01/16/development-pittsburgh-pit-upmc" target="_self">$600 million in investment</a> in Downtown Pittsburgh.

"Super El Niño" could warm Pittsburgh's summer

Forecasters say a powerful El Niño could affect temperatures and rainfall.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;super El Niño&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/04/14/super-el-nino-wetter-cooler-weather-monsoon-season-arizona" data-vars-content-id="f186cb8d-b3dc-4c5a-bb00-08c307f0da7f" data-vars-headline="&quot;Super El Niño&quot; could warm Pittsburgh&#x27;s summer" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/04/14/super-el-nino-wetter-cooler-weather-monsoon-season-arizona" target="_self">&quot;super El Niño&quot;</a> is hitting the West Coast, and its power will impact Pittsburgh.The big picture: Forecasters say the weather system could be the biggest in decades, bringing warm Pacific Ocean currents to the western Americas and impacting weather across the globe.

Falcon fledglings roost on Cathedral of Learning

A peregrine falcon family is nesting high above Schenley Plaza.

Look up in Oakland and you might see some rare falcon chicks. The intrigue: A family of peregrine falcons is nesting at the top of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cathedral of Learning" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/06/09/pitt-nationality-rooms-100-years" data-vars-content-id="3a3ece8b-c301-4275-98cc-aed3f2fb4b4e" data-vars-headline="Falcon fledglings roost on Cathedral of Learning" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/06/09/pitt-nationality-rooms-100-years" target="_self">Cathedral of Learning</a>, and it&#x27;s not too difficult to spot them.

Jerome Bettis helps plug abandoned gas wells

Bettis joined state officials to mark the plugging of 400 abandoned wells.

Steelers Hall of Famer <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jerome &quot;The Bus&quot; Bettis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/16/mark-cuban-pittsburgh-ai-showcase-nfl-draft" data-vars-content-id="433bca25-7248-4a92-8c08-c3d7ad73010f" data-vars-headline="Jerome Bettis helps plug abandoned gas wells" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/16/mark-cuban-pittsburgh-ai-showcase-nfl-draft" target="_self">Jerome &quot;The Bus&quot; Bettis</a> is working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by plugging the region&#x27;s abandoned gas and oil wells.Why it matters: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) estimates there are hundreds of thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells in the state — with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a large concentration in Western Pennsylvania" data-vars-click-url="https://gis.dep.pa.gov/PaOilAndGasMapping/OilGasWellsStrayGasMap.html?" data-vars-content-id="433bca25-7248-4a92-8c08-c3d7ad73010f" data-vars-headline="Jerome Bettis helps plug abandoned gas wells" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gis.dep.pa.gov/PaOilAndGasMapping/OilGasWellsStrayGasMap.html?" target="_blank">a large concentration in Western Pennsylvania</a> — leaking greenhouse gases like methane into the atmosphere.

The Clarks perform inside mayor's office

The local alt-rock band marked its 40th anniversary with a special performance.

<figure><img alt="The Clarks performing on acoustic guitars in a large office with red, yellow, blue, and green lights flashing in the background. " height="450" id="e64f9dea-75db-45b7-9e04-beea8f7dffee" src="https://images.axios.com/fYytWsLkATNNxObdcfcCaOayPWs=/2026/06/10/1781116056949.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>The Clarks rocked the mayor&#x27;s office. GIF: Ryan Deto/Axios</figcaption></figure>Local alt-rock legends <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Clarks" data-vars-click-url="https://clarksonline.com/" data-vars-content-id="23732a72-b2ca-4157-9509-dcbd3a2817ac" data-vars-headline="The Clarks perform inside mayor&#x27;s office" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://clarksonline.com/" target="_blank">The Clarks</a> performed the first-ever concert in the Pittsburgh Mayor&#x27;s office Wednesday.The intrigue: Mayor Corey O&#x27;Connor declared it &quot;The Clarks Day&quot; for the band&#x27;s 40th anniversary.

Nuclear company sets up Pittsburgh HQ

An Italian firm says Pittsburgh's nuclear expertise made it the ideal U.S. base.

The CEO of an Italian nuclear company that established its headquarters in Pittsburgh says the region is perfectly positioned to help expand nuclear energy use.Why it matters: There&#x27;s a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="race to build as much nuclear energy as fast as possible" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/31/nuclear-reactor-plants-new-build-ai" data-vars-content-id="4e6497b5-f565-4ea4-930e-a88568766466" data-vars-headline="Nuclear company sets up Pittsburgh HQ" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/31/nuclear-reactor-plants-new-build-ai" target="_self">race to build as much nuclear energy as fast as possible</a> to feed the nation&#x27;s growing energy demand.

Pittsburgh tourism campaign goes to Washington

New ads aim to attract first-time visitors and raise the city's profile.

It&#x27;s a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="big year for Pittsburgh tourism" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/05/pittsburgh-2026-nfl-draft-world-cup-arts" data-vars-content-id="d69f05e6-26b5-4914-a6b9-00962ffcd884" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh tourism campaign goes to Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/05/pittsburgh-2026-nfl-draft-world-cup-arts" target="_self">big year for Pittsburgh tourism</a>, and leaders want to keep the momentum going.Why it matters: Raising the region&#x27;s profile supports a broader strategy to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="attract investment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/06/05/allegheny-county-clean-tech-manufacturing-plan" data-vars-content-id="d69f05e6-26b5-4914-a6b9-00962ffcd884" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh tourism campaign goes to Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/06/05/allegheny-county-clean-tech-manufacturing-plan" target="_self">attract investment</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new residents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/25/pittsburgh-newcomers-drive-growth" data-vars-content-id="d69f05e6-26b5-4914-a6b9-00962ffcd884" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh tourism campaign goes to Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/25/pittsburgh-newcomers-drive-growth" target="_self">new residents</a>, and more consistent tourism.

Pitt's Nationality Rooms mark 100 years

These hidden classrooms preserve stories of Pittsburgh's immigrant roots.

Culture

Alexis here!I finally popped into the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nationality and Heritage Rooms" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/rooms" data-vars-content-id="22604ea3-9aa8-4640-b1a7-9bd54c57d9f3" data-vars-headline="Pitt&#x27;s Nationality Rooms mark 100 years" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/rooms" target="_blank">Nationality and Heritage Rooms</a> inside Pitt&#x27;s Cathedral of Learning as part of my &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="I&#x27;m From Here, But I&#x27;ve Never Been" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZI0f56ppPG/" data-vars-content-id="22604ea3-9aa8-4640-b1a7-9bd54c57d9f3" data-vars-headline="Pitt&#x27;s Nationality Rooms mark 100 years" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZI0f56ppPG/" target="_blank">I&#x27;m From Here, But I&#x27;ve Never Been</a>&quot; social series.

Best Day Ever: "100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh" co-author Francesca Dabecco

We asked "100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die" co-author Francesca Dabecco to describe her perfect day.

Things to Do

Pittsburghers who think they&#x27;ve seen it all may want to crack open the latest copy of &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die." data-vars-click-url="https://www.100thingspittsburgh.com/" data-vars-content-id="b99cef17-90f6-40b4-9780-20afd3a0204e" data-vars-headline="Best Day Ever: &quot;100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh&quot; co-author Francesca Dabecco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.100thingspittsburgh.com/" target="_blank">100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die.</a>&quot;Why it matters: Co-authors and journalists <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rossilynne Culgan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.rossilynne.com/" data-vars-content-id="b99cef17-90f6-40b4-9780-20afd3a0204e" data-vars-headline="Best Day Ever: &quot;100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh&quot; co-author Francesca Dabecco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.rossilynne.com/" target="_blank">Rossilynne Culgan</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Francesca Dabecco" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/francesca_dabecco" data-vars-content-id="b99cef17-90f6-40b4-9780-20afd3a0204e" data-vars-headline="Best Day Ever: &quot;100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh&quot; co-author Francesca Dabecco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/francesca_dabecco" target="_blank">Francesca Dabecco</a> make a compelling case for being a tourist in your own city.

10 neighborhood Pride festivals in Pittsburgh

From Mt. Lebanon to Fox Chapel, these local Pride fests offer more ways to celebrate this month.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pittsburgh Pride" data-vars-click-url="https://pittsburghpride.com/" data-vars-content-id="302c9a52-1bb8-4c37-9401-1336fff9b016" data-vars-headline="10 neighborhood Pride festivals in Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pittsburghpride.com/" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Pride</a> may draw the biggest crowds, but neighborhood Pride festivals are popping up across the region all month.Here are 10 more ways to celebrate.

Picklesburgh expands into Arts Landing this year

The pickle festival returns in July with a larger footprint Downtown.

<figure><img alt="Stylized map of downtown Pittsburgh showing a neon lime-green route along the river, a yellow suspension-bridge silhouette, and the Welcome to Picklesburgh logo with a green banner." height="1412" id="b057309e-d01f-4dda-b83c-0804fcbb94d8" src="https://images.axios.com/82nIIz9wuRYu8J8UDi5H9SnxA5U=/2026/06/02/1780423949650.png" width="1573"/><figcaption>Picklesburgh has an expanded footprint this year. Image: Courtesy of Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership</figcaption></figure>Our favorite <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pickle party" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/07/10/picklesburgh-mechanical-pickle-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="4fded1c2-60fe-471b-95b6-58e0713f2041" data-vars-headline="Picklesburgh expands into Arts Landing this year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/07/10/picklesburgh-mechanical-pickle-pittsburgh" target="_self">pickle party</a> is getting even bigger.The big dill: Picklesburgh will be held July 16-19 — spanning two bridges (Warhol and Clemente), Allegheny Riverfront Park, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="newly renovated Market Square" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/22/pittsburgh-market-square-renovation" data-vars-content-id="4fded1c2-60fe-471b-95b6-58e0713f2041" data-vars-headline="Picklesburgh expands into Arts Landing this year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/22/pittsburgh-market-square-renovation" target="_self">newly renovated Market Square</a>, westbound Fort Duquesne Boulevard, Sixth Street and PPG Plaza.

Things to do in Pittsburgh this June

Pride, Juneteenth, beer fests and street fairs fill June's calendar.

Pittsburgh&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="June calendar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/26/pittsburghs-biggest-concert-guide-2026" data-vars-content-id="e4d6246f-6740-4f33-885b-448caa15677d" data-vars-headline="Things to do in Pittsburgh this June" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/26/pittsburghs-biggest-concert-guide-2026" target="_self">June calendar</a> is loaded with Pride and Juneteenth celebrations, plus beer fests, street fairs, live music and neighborhood parties across the city.Here are the top events this month.

Sarris Candies to offer new factory tours

A new store and factory tours are coming to the longtime candy maker.

Pittsburgh&#x27;s largest local candy company is getting even bigger.The big picture: Canonsburg-based <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sarris Candies" data-vars-click-url="https://sarriscandies.com/" data-vars-content-id="97bf36cb-3775-408a-bf84-4f8e6a277f42" data-vars-headline="Sarris Candies to offer new factory tours" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sarriscandies.com/" target="_blank">Sarris Candies</a> is opening a new factory store and will offer guided factory tours for the first time in the company&#x27;s 66-year history.

Why Pittsburgh is the most American city

We didn&#x27;t play a big role in founding America. We aren&#x27;t close to being the biggest city, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="our accent" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/01/the-pitt-wholeys-pronunciation-backlash" data-vars-content-id="e1d12f06-1017-4c43-a8f3-4d0489a99078" data-vars-headline="Why Pittsburgh is the most American city" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/01/the-pitt-wholeys-pronunciation-backlash" target="_self">our accent</a> isn&#x27;t like any other in the country, but Pittsburgh still has a strong argument for the most American city.Why it matters: The nation&#x27;s 250th anniversary is coming up, and cities across the U.S. are commemorating their role in building America.

Snag a Dr. Robby bobblehead at PNC Park

Fans heading to PNC Park on July 25 can score a limited-edition Dr. Robby bobblehead.

Fans heading to PNC Park for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pirates-Cubs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlb.com/pirates/tickets/promotions/bobbleheads/the-pitt?partnerId=it-20260521-18209618-pit-1-A&amp;utm_id=it-20260521-18209618-pit-1-A" data-vars-content-id="4dccfe59-746b-43e3-9616-61b45709f583" data-vars-headline="Snag a Dr. Robby bobblehead at PNC Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlb.com/pirates/tickets/promotions/bobbleheads/the-pitt?partnerId=it-20260521-18209618-pit-1-A&amp;utm_id=it-20260521-18209618-pit-1-A" target="_blank">Pirates-Cubs</a> game on July 25 can score a limited-edition <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dr. Robby" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/15/the-pitt-where-does-dr-robby-live-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="4dccfe59-746b-43e3-9616-61b45709f583" data-vars-headline="Snag a Dr. Robby bobblehead at PNC Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/15/the-pitt-where-does-dr-robby-live-pittsburgh" target="_self">Dr. Robby</a> bobblehead from HBO Max&#x27;s Pittsburgh-set medical drama, &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Pitt" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/16/the-pitt-finale-predictions-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="4dccfe59-746b-43e3-9616-61b45709f583" data-vars-headline="Snag a Dr. Robby bobblehead at PNC Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/16/the-pitt-finale-predictions-pittsburgh" target="_self">The Pitt</a>.&quot;The big picture: The first 20,000 fans at the ballpark will get the collectible inspired by actor Noah Wyle&#x27;s character, Dr. Michael &quot;Robby&quot; Robinavitch, senior attending physician at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.

Where to find authentic Mexican food

From tacos to gorditas, these Pittsburgh spots bring authentic Mexican flavors to the region.

May the food be with you — Mexican food that is.The big picture: The Pittsburgh area&#x27;s Latino population is growing, but it&#x27;s still one of the smallest of any large metro area in the nation, so finding authentic Mexican food <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="can be a struggle" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/01/17/steelers-kfc-mexico-nfl" data-vars-content-id="50f15873-28ce-40a2-acb2-ab6f111c5906" data-vars-headline="Where to find authentic Mexican food" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/01/17/steelers-kfc-mexico-nfl" target="_self">can be a struggle</a>.

Pittsburgh major sports playoff skid continues

The city's major teams haven't advanced in the postseason since 2018.

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We&#x27;ll have as many playoff losses as bridges soon at this pace. The big picture: Pittsburgh&#x27;s three major sports teams — the Steelers, Pirates and Penguins — have not advanced in the postseason their last 16 combined attempts.

Pop-Tarts mascot devoured in Pittsburgh

Fans watched — and ate — a giant Pop-Tarts mascot at a North Side event.

<figure><img alt="A Pop-Tarts mascot being lowered into a giant toaster and then smoke blown in the air. " height="450" id="11d78b73-cd74-4483-bd71-777294720620" src="https://images.axios.com/OalbSC75ReKZs10uLkEw9bIp_v0=/2026/04/24/1777060514876.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>Sacrificed itself for yinzers with a smile on its face. GIF: Chrissy Suttles/Axios</figcaption></figure>A giant Pop-Tarts mascot sacrificed itself Friday in front of hundreds in the North Side.Why it matters: It died for yinz sins.

Nittany Lion wins Pa.'s first mascot race

Penn State's mascot beat Pittsburgh and Philly rivals in a 40-yard dash.

<figure><img alt="The Nittany Lion Mascot racing on green grass and beating three other Pennsylvania mascots" height="450" id="711bfdd1-fdd1-4664-bbcb-fb5186c16de4" src="https://images.axios.com/TMBPYu29CJIc91y0gluCnb2tVPQ=/2026/04/23/1776978065971.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>The Nittany Lion pulled away from the rest. GIF: Ryan Deto/Axios</figcaption></figure>The other <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Battle of Pennsylvania" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/14/penguins-flyers-playoff-series-pennsylvania-rivalry" data-vars-content-id="ff557613-6ccc-46dc-b54a-917489779d5f" data-vars-headline="Nittany Lion wins Pa.&#x27;s first mascot race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/14/penguins-flyers-playoff-series-pennsylvania-rivalry" target="_self">Battle of Pennsylvania</a> went to Penn State&#x27;s Nittany Lion mascot.The intrigue: The &quot;Great Pennsylvania Mascot Race&quot; at the NFL draft campus at Point State Park pitted Steely McBeam, Swoop the Philadelphia Eagles mascot, Roc the Pitt Panther and the Nittany Lion in a 40-yard dash to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="help promote the state&#x27;s tourism industry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/21/pennsylvania-mascot-race-nfl-draft-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="ff557613-6ccc-46dc-b54a-917489779d5f" data-vars-headline="Nittany Lion wins Pa.&#x27;s first mascot race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/21/pennsylvania-mascot-race-nfl-draft-pittsburgh" target="_self">help promote the state&#x27;s tourism industry</a>.

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