Artist Winifred Lutz first designed the garden to put the "physical memory" of what used to reside there on display. Photo: This photo, taken in 1986, shows the raw site of  "Garden Installation," before work began. Courtesy of Winifred Lutz By Amy George Many old buildings throughout Pittsburgh hol...

Photo: Chef Alfredo with his granddaughter, Chandler, on the day after his surprise 80th birthday party. Photo courtesy of Marilyn Russell Chef Alfredo Russell, formerly of Bistro To Go, credits a belief in himself and faith in God for his strength. By Amy George On the night of June 7, a gathering ...

Mike’s Beer Bar on Federal Street is turning over all 80 of its rotating taps this month to beer produced in Pittsburgh. By Amy George Photo courtesy of Mike's Beer Bar Over the past few years, the proliferation of craft breweries in Pittsburgh has proven to be part of what’s been referred to as the...

This year's party happened to fall on the first official day of summer, so event organizers went with a theme somewhere between A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Lord of the Rings . Story and photos by Amy George This year’s summer solstice fell on Friday, June 21, and it proved to be the perfect da...

The phrase "farm-to-table" rings true at Ballfield Farm in Perry Hilltop. By Amy George Living in Pittsburgh does not stop Northsiders from pursuing a small-town “vibe.” The luscious and green Ballfield Farm in Perry Hilltop contributes to this sense of community, providing a literal breath of fresh...