If you’re from Pittsburgh, you know what it means to be a Yinzer. Historically, a Yinzer was the vernacular term to describe a blue-collar working person, a derivative from the early Scottish settlers. For Jimmy Coen, being a Yinzer is a source of pride, as well as a high compliment. Coen is the owner of Yinzers in the Burgh, one of the largest suppliers of Pittsburgh sports merchandise in the   Read More ...

On a visit to London some years ago, we managed a side trip to Bath, the ancient Roman town resplendent with Georgian architecture and Jane Austen-era charm. While there we stopped for Afternoon Tea at the renowned Sally Lunn’s. Such tea rooms provide old-fashioned, casual-elegant dining and refined service as well as a delicious variety of miniature baked goods and savory sandwiches and cream/jam accompaniments. Fortunately, it turns out that   Read More ...

While studying for my master’s degree in landscape architecture at Chatham University in 2010, we were required to write an Historic American Landscape Survey (HALS). These reports are stored in a publicly accessible database. I chose Arsenal Park. This site has a rich history, and I was curious to understand how it got its name and became a park. In March 2024, I converted my research into a PowerPoint presentation   Read More ...

Q. To begin, could you describe your business? A. I never had the goal of starting this business, but a series of accidents made it happen. With the help of a few friends, I established a business called Calamityware. We design porcelain, textiles, and other housewares and have them produced for us by workshops near and far. We sell these products in our online store, Calamityware.com. Our aim is to   Read More ...