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    Photography buffs, gift-shop aficionados, the environmentally conscious, and seekers of the unique will find plenty to love about Rosie’s Workshop on Butler Street in Lawrenceville.   Read More ...

    On a busy Saturday morning in the Strip you are likely to see people popping in and out of Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church as part   Read More ...

    It occurred to me, having written in The Strip! (and accumulated a substantial list of recommendations) about many of the best local, non-chain, and unpretentious   Read More ...

    We all have memories of the pandemic. None may be as unusual as those of Susan Fisher, owner of Asian Influences in Lawrenceville: “The pandemic   Read More ...

    Strongly representing Pittsburgh’s industrial spirit, and nestled within the historic yet ever-evolving environment of the Strip District, stands a testament to craftsmanship, resilience, and the   Read More ...

    Photography buffs, gift-shop aficionados, the environmentally conscious, and seekers of the unique will find plenty to love about Rosie’s Workshop on Butler Street in Lawrenceville. After all, where else can you get handcrafted vintage lighting dubbed a Harry Potter camera light, made from a real camera … “instrument” lighting such as a lamp with a saxophone as the base … vintage floor radios with Bluetooth … and an altimeter table   Read More ...

    On a busy Saturday morning in the Strip you are likely to see people popping in and out of Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church as part of their shopping trip or after breakfast at one of the local restaurants. Some pause to say a prayer or light a candle, while others spend time walking through our historic church admiring the unique art and architecture. Of particular interest to many visitors are   Read More ...

    It occurred to me, having written in The Strip! (and accumulated a substantial list of recommendations) about many of the best local, non-chain, and unpretentious spots to get some terrific food in the North and South Hills and beyond, that many of these establishments offer distinctive treats—snacks, meals, and baked goods that alone are worth a trip outside the city’s borders. This time we have zoned in on 20 “dishes”   Read More ...

    We all have memories of the pandemic. None may be as unusual as those of Susan Fisher, owner of Asian Influences in Lawrenceville: “The pandemic forced people to stay home. When it was over they were sick of the furniture they had been seeing for two years and wanted to enjoy a new look with beautiful, classic pieces. So they came to me.” Beautiful and classic describe the Chinese, Japanese,   Read More ...

    Strongly representing Pittsburgh’s industrial spirit, and nestled within the historic yet ever-evolving environment of the Strip District, stands a testament to craftsmanship, resilience, and the enduring power of family and community. NIKO Contracting Co., Inc., with its roots deeply embedded in the Steel City’s rich heritage of construction and metallurgy, continues as a beacon of excellence in the world of architectural metalwork, roofing, and historical restoration. NIKO Contracting originated from   Read More ...

    Spring 2024
    Volume 17
    Issue 3

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