A few years ago a friend introduced me to the work of artist and sign painter Christian Shaknaitis who goes by the business name Brush and Pounce. Eventually through Instagram I…
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In July I celebrated my one year anniversary of driving across the country. I’m celebrating it because I never thought I would drive that far nor did I ever have the…
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Last year was my first time at OpenStreetsPgh. I had not made it to the previous seasons since I was living in Cleveland. I think when I first heard about it,…
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I have been digging through old photos and gathered up some of my favorite ones of ghost signs that I have taken over the years. The city is evolving so fast…
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This past weekend I managed to push myself to go out and do something. Since it was freezing outside, I was into the idea of spending time at home all day.…
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Rebecca Morris is someone I really admire. She has owned and operated WildCard in Lawrenceville since 2009. It’s going strong and continues to grow every year. It’s been amazing to watch…
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I am constantly on Zillow looking at homes in the Pittsburgh area. For me, the thought of buying an old house sort of terrifies me. The ones in my price range…
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I have always wanted to garden but I never know how to get started. To my excitement, my friend Kyle Pattison who runs Hazelwood Urban Farms has started Tilth Designs. Kyle…
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The Giovannitti house is one of the most unique structures we have here in Pittsburgh. I’ve been fascinated by it since I first saw it a few years ago. It was…
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When Quelcy and I agreed to meet, the plan was to catch up and chat over coffee. I just moved back to the area after a few months in Cleveland and…