Made in PGH Blog

Winter is on the way, but things are heating up in Pittsburgh thanks to November’s event line up. You’ll have… Read this →

Every Event Worth Going To This October In PGH

You could say that fall in Pittsburgh is the best time of the year. And the October event outlook pretty… Read this →

Every Event Worth Going To This September in PGH

As the leaves start to change and the air (hopefully) starts to cool, Pittsburgh is back at it again with… Read this →

Every Event Worth Going To This August in PGH

Summer might be winding down, but the list of things to do in PGH keeps growing. August has a lot… Read this →

Every Event Worth Going to this June in PGH

Sunshine and rooftop bars aren’t the only reason to get excited about summer. Here in Pittsburgh, we’re celebrating the change… Read this →

9 Outdoor Music Festivals Happening This Summer in PGH

Catching a concert is great, but getting to see a bunch of your favorite bands all at once is even… Read this →

The 2017 Summerlong Schedule of Outdoor Movie Screenings in PGH

Sometimes it seems like warm weather is a rarity in Pittsburgh. So when summertime finally arrives, the last thing anyone… Read this →

Mark Your Calendar For TEDx Pittsburgh at The Byham Theater

Throughout history, Pittsburgh has been the epicenter of innovations that have changed the world. And this June TEDxPittsburgh takes over the… Read this →

31 Upcoming Concerts in PGH You Should Buy Tickets to Right Now

by Kate Dillon | Arts & Culture, Events

We all know that Pittsburgh is a great city for shows. With the sheer number of venues spread out across… Read this →

Shop Vintage Goods and Second-Hand Finds at these 14 Places in PGH

by Kate Dillon | Arts & Culture

There are lots of great places to shop in Pittsburgh, but sometimes stylish second-hand is the way to go. From… Read this →

The Yearlong Calendar of Can’t-Miss Events in Pittsburgh for 2016

by Kate Dillon | Arts & Culture, Events

As always, the new year ushers in a new set of events to look forward to, and Pittsburgh’s got a… Read this →

21 PGH Bar and Restaurant Openings You Might Have Missed in 2015

It’s been a busy year for Pittsburgh’s food scene. Along the way, we’ve done our best to keep you in… Read this →

All The Best Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Pittsburgh

In case you haven’t noticed, the holiday season is already underway here in Pittsburgh. We can hardly believe it, either…. Read this →

The 15 Essential Pizza Places in PGH

In Pittsburgh, some things are simply understood. We love our city, root for the Steelers, and speak a language all… Read this →

Score a Free Ride Around PGH with the #PurpleCar

Sometimes getting around Pittsburgh can be a real pain. Knowing which bridge or tunnel to take, and when, is a… Read this →

This Craft Beer Course Will School You on All Things Brewing

by Colleen Wilshire | Events

Enjoy some craft beer, while getting schooled on all things brewing. Ah, yes. We had you at craft beer! If… Read this →

Accelerate Your Startup with Workspace and Programming From Thrill Mill

by Colleen Wilshire | Innovation

Starting a company is incredibly difficult. It’s like that saying. Come on, you know the one. If it were easy,… Read this →

The Whole Pig: Where to Eat Every Part in PGH

Are you a fan of bacon? What about pork cheek? Well, that escalated quickly! But hey, we’re not here to… Read this →

The Strip District Music Fest Set to Showcase 100+ Local Bands

by Colleen Wilshire | Events

January 17, 2015 marked the date of the first ever Strip District Music Festival. To say that the inaugural event… Read this →

All The Best BYOB Spots in Pittsburgh

Exploring every eatery in the city is a worthwhile endeavor. One that’s getting more rewarding all the time, too. What… Read this →

10 PGH-themed Costume Ideas We Hope You Steal This Halloween

Have you picked out your Halloween costume yet? Yeah, we thought you might be procrastinating. Which is why we went… Read this →

14 Things Every PGH Kid Remembers From Their Childhood

Like any hometown, growing up in Pittsburgh has its pros and cons. Of course some people (read, us) would argue that… Read this →

14 Locally-Brewed Beers to Drink This Fall in PGH

We have some good news and some bad news. Let’s start with the bad news: summer is over. Bummer. On the… Read this →

Toll Gate Revival Set to Bring Vintage Finds to Butler Street

For the past year, Seth Hunter of Toll Gate Revival has been showing and selling his vintage finds from his… Read this →

21 Delicious PGH Eats That Won’t Break the Bank

As the rave reviews of Pittsburgh’s restaurant scene continue to roll in, we’re happy to report that the cost of… Read this →

14 PGH Sandwich Spots (not Primanti’s) You Need to Try

Look, we get it. Primanti’s is as Pittsburgh as it gets. Eating there is a time-honored tradition that ranks highly on… Read this →

“See a Legend” at the 6th Annual Clemente Museum Fundraiser

by Colleen Wilshire | Events

A former firehouse in lower Lawrenceville is where you’ll find one of Pittsburgh’s hidden treasures. The Clemente Museum located inside… Read this →

Here’s Your First Look at the Thrival Innovation Lineup

You’re all set for Thrival, right? Of course, you are! You’ve heard all about the headliners. Even snagged your tickets… Read this →

Updated: 12 New (and coming soon) Restaurants in PGH

In case you haven’t noticed, the Pittsburgh restaurant scene is kind of a big deal. While you’ve been sticking to… Read this →

The 14 Best Boozy Brunches in PGH

by Cassandra Pisone | Food & Drink

The best cure to the Sunday Scaries is to go for a boozy brunch. You can get together with your… Read this →

16 Ways to Have the Best Pittsburgh Trip Ever

Have you heard the news? Pittsburgh is the place to be. Admittedly, we’re bias about our love for Pittsburgh. So… Read this →

Black Forge Coffee Shop Set to Open In Allentown

by Colleen Wilshire | Food & Drink

This Sunday, August 9th, marks the grand opening of Black Forge Coffee in Allentown. Okay, two things there. First being… Read this →

15 PGH Instagram Accounts to Follow if You Love Food

Are you in a meal rut? Maybe you’re in search of some inspiration on where to go for your next… Read this →

12 Exciting Development Projects Reshaping Pittsburgh

Is it us, or is all of Pittsburgh under construction? It’s not your run-of-the-mill road work either. We’re talking about… Read this →

Here’s The Music Lineup For Thrival Festival 2017

Merging music and innovation, Thrival Festival is set to showcase local thought leaders, national entertainers, and the city of Pittsburgh…. Read this →

11 Things (not steel) Being Made in Pittsburgh

by Colleen Wilshire | Innovation

If you’re not from Pittsburgh, or haven’t been here recently, that title could really throw you. Not steel? What does… Read this →

This Local Instagram Challenge Wants You To Reimagine Pittsburgh

You take photos with your phone, right? Use Instagram? Love Pittsburgh? Of course you do. Well then, we have a… Read this →

The 8 Best Places in Pittsburgh to Upgrade Your Wardrobe

by Colleen Wilshire | Arts & Culture

Any time is the right time to indulge in a little retail therapy. Are we right, or are we right?… Read this →

9 Pittsburgh Neighborhoods We Aren’t Talking Enough About

Is it just us, or is Lawrenceville the only place in Pittsburgh? Surely that’s not the case, Pittsburgh has a seemingly… Read this →

21 Things Pittsburgh Has Given to America

Being a mid-sized city can be a gift and a curse. No matter what happens in Pittsburgh, it will never… Read this →

13 Things You’ll Actually Want to Do This July in PGH

July sure is a busy month. Summer is in full swing. The sun is shining (when it’s not raining). And… Read this →

This Musical Mash-up Fuses Drake and the PGH Symphony

What do you get when you combine Drake with one of the nation’s best symphony orchestras? That’s easy. You get FUSE@PSO,… Read this →

Sign-Up For One of 20 Locally Sourced Art Shares from CSA PGH

Heading into its third year, Community Supported Art Pittsburgh is poised to launch a season of shares showcasing several local… Read this →

23 PGH Food Trucks (and Carts) You Have to Track Down

Hungry? You’re in luck! Pittsburgh’s food and restaurant scene is blowing up. But your options aren’t limited to sit-down dining… Read this →

16 Killer Taco Spots in PGH

by Carey Miklos | Food & Drink

Did someone say tacos? Yeah we did! Traditionally Pittsburgh is known as a sandwich eating kind of town. But now,… Read this →

Dirty Hands are the Key to Happiness for This PGH Bicycle Builder

The streets of Pittsburgh are becoming more bikeable by the day. Which is great news for bicycle builder Michael Brown… Read this →

Watch This PGH Web Designer Explain How to Create Work Worth Sharing

Meet Brad Frost. He’s a front-end developer from Pittsburgh. Of course, that’s just the abridged version of a much, much… Read this →

9 PGH Events you Won’t Want to Miss this May

Apparently May in Pittsburgh means it’s time to ready your outdoor, rooftop and backyard drinking areas. It’s also the unofficial… Read this →

This One-of-a-kind Neon Gallery Pops Up in Garfield On Friday

Gallery crawls always make for an awesome night. They’re an easy way to support local artists and connect with the… Read this →

Watch this PGH Maker Craft Hand-Forged Metal Goods

Inside his Wilkinsburg studio, metalsmith Michael Studebaker makes incredible hand-forged metal goods. Each product, including bracelets, razors, keychains and combs,… Read this →

This Local Woodworker Sums up the Pittsburgh Mentality in 8 Words

There’s something about Pittsburgh. It doesn’t have the rat race feel of a big city metropolis like Los Angeles or… Read this →

Now Open: Ineffable Ca Phe Brings Vietnamese Coffee and Eats to Lawrenceville

by Madison Roncevich | Food & Drink

When it comes to coffee shops, Pittsburgh has plenty of great options. From the OGs like La Prima to newcomers… Read this →

Now Open: Here’s an Inside Look at Superior Motors, Kevin Sousa’s New Restaurant in Braddock

by Madison Roncevich | Food & Drink

The wait is over Pittsburgh. Following a record setting Kickstarter in January of 2014, we’ve waited patiently (along with foodies across… Read this →

17 Things About Pittsburgh You Have to Explain to Out-of-Towners

Here’s a fact for you: Pittsburghers loves Pittsburgh. If you’re from here or have ever lived here, you have an affinity… Read this →

The 10 Pittsburgh Commandments

On a bright and sunny day, Terry Bradshaw stood atop Mt. Washington clutching a Terrible Towel and a stone tablet…. Read this →

26 Rankings That Prove Pittsburgh is Better Than Every Other City