9+ hour, 56+ min ago  (613+ words) Don’t let the construction deter you from having fun this weekend! You won’t want to miss out on the summer fun going on all around the city. Here are a few destinations worth the traffic. Night in the Tropics If…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (775+ words) Swimming in the region’s rivers and streams used to be the go-to for beating summer heat, though that’s largely frowned upon these days. But finding ways to keep cool when the mercury soars is an age-old struggle and people have…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (799+ words) Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it’s debated whether the AC should stay blasting or be turned off when people head to work during the day....

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (545+ words) If you’re eyeing summer fun, your windows to the world may encounter more irritants and risks from light, water and debris than during any other time of the year. On the issues of eye protection and comfort, Dr. Jerome Finkelstein,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (649+ words) Despite the oppressive heat dome shrouding the Pittsburgh region this week, National Weather Service meteorologist Jared Rackley said highs in the mid-to-upper 90s are not breaking records. “We’ve been so hot recently; we’re not coming close to any records,” Rackley said....

2+ week, 12+ hour ago  (616+ words) It’s a big Fourth of July weekend because it’s also America’s 250th anniversary. Between cookouts and fireworks, there’s still plenty to do around town. Here are a few options to fit into your schedule. World Cup Fan Zone While no FIFA…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (260+ words) Allegheny County has extended its heat advisory throughout the holiday weekend due to the continuation of hot temperatures. Cooling center hours and heat response efforts will remain in effect Thursday through Saturday. The Allegheny County Department of Human Services put…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (577+ words) Beth Claussen’s front porch in Morningside doubles as a makeshift concert stage facing a jovial crowd of neighborhood watchers. The stage is simple: a wooden porch floor — no barriers, no risers beyond the cement staircase leading to the porch — instruments…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (687+ words) A sold-out show at PNC Park tops the Pittsburgh concert calendar in July, not to mention a nearly full arena show plus the return of a summer staple. Here’s a look at the top concerts scheduled for July in the…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago  (478+ words) June is almost over? Hard to believe, but time is flying. Make the most out of these summer weekends: With Pride Month coming to an end, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in Downtown Pittsburgh is having its own…...