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Winter 2018

Moving art: Works by local and international artists brighten Downtown T stations

Pittsburgh’s T stations sport works by Romare Bearden and Jane Haskell and changing exhibitions by Contemporary Craft and Cultural Trust.

Winter 2018

Gut stop: Exotic eats and hometown treats are just a T ride away

Sicilian, Syrian, and Chinese are a few of the flavors you can find when you hop off the T in the South Hills.

Winter 2018

6 cocktails to take the chill out of fall & winter

Bartenders and distillers from Needle & Pin, Modern Cafe, Yuzu Kitchen, Quantum Spirits and Liberty Pole share recipes to warm up your fall.

Winter 2018

Dormont finds: One-stop shopping on the T turns up cool, classic clothes and vintage treasures

There’s been a retail uptick in Dormont, especially when it comes to shops for cool and classic clothes and one-of-a-kind vintage finds.

Winter 2018

Be SEEN this holiday season

Don’t miss out on some of the most exciting events of the holiday season with this 2018 SEEN guide.

Winter 2018

Cappy: A rescued bloodhound is tracking, mending hearts with Pittsburgh Police K9 unit

Cappy has helped to heal hearts that were broken when a 10-week-old bloodhound puppy, Loki, died recently from aspiration pneumonia.

Winter 2018

Home fishing: Maggie Hardy Magerko has created a restful retreat on a bend in Beaver Creek

A 4,000-square-foot modern house on a bend in Beaver Creek is priced at $1.6 million.

Winter 2018

Vienna! Hunting for loden, Lipizzaners and goulash in Austria

Vienna in winter offers concerts, the Spanish Riding School and of course, the cafes and Christmas markets.

Winter 2018

Flush with success: Kohler proves Wisconsin is cooler than you think

The Kohler family has also created a world-class spa, a private club, hotels, an acclaimed arts center and award-winning golf courses.

Fall 2018

Dine like a local in Beaver

The town of Beaver offers casual and tailored dining, day or night.

Fall 2018

In Beaver, walk from breakfast to lunch to dinner — with dessert!

In a one-day visit to quaint Beaver, you can snag breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert without sitting down.

Fall 2018

It’s cider time at Sturges

Sturges Orchards in Fombell, Beaver County, is making more and better hard cider to sell at several of the region’s farmers markets.

Fall 2018

Must-stop spots for something to wear in Beaver

If you’re going Beaver to try one of its restaurants or stroll its quaint streets, be sure you set aside some time for shopping, too.

Fall 2018

Buying Here: Should we call these Beaver houses he or she?

These two old houses, priced at $425,000 and $465,000, are among the grandest in Beaver Borough and just blocks from Third Street.

Fall 2018

Breeding — and loving — Boston terriers for 39 years

Joyce and Tom Davis call Davane Kennels, where they have bred Boston terriers for 39 years, “an expensive hobby.”.

Fall 2018

Where will you be Seen this fall?

SEEN editor Natalie Bencivenga picks some of her top events in September and October.

Fall 2018

San Miguel de Allende comes alive on the Day of the Dead

Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Mexico’s colonial city of San Miguel de Allende is a lively experience.

Fall 2018

Here comes the sun: America’s first solar town has a Pittsburgh connection

The first U.S. solar town draws its energy from solar fields in southwest Florida and the world’s largest solar battery storage facility.

Summer 2018

Shadyside still rules when it comes to crowd-pleasing plates

Consider visits to old-school spots like Girasole or Casbah or check out new places like Fujiya Ramen.

Summer 2018

Nice ride! Nothing compares to driving Corniche roads of the French Riviera

Few things are as exhilarating as driving the hairpin turns on the famed Corniche roads carved into the cliffs of the French Riviera.

Summer 2018

QUEEN ETTA: Legendary jazz singer plays one in ‘King Hedley II’

Etta Cox grew up in Missouri singing gospel, classical and other popular styles. She found jazz — and a new life — in Pittsburgh.

Summer 2018

Top 5 favorite statues in the East End

These are five of our favorite statues in the East End and what we learned about them from the book “Discovering Pittsburgh’s Sculpture.”

Summer 2018

You can now actually have breakfast at Tiffany’s — but good luck getting a table

The Blue Box Cafe opened on the fourth floor of the iconic Fifth Avenue jewelry store and is so popular that tables book up a month out.

Summer 2018

Flower power: Medellin celebrates its floral history at the Feria de la Flores

The 10-day Feria de la Flores features concerts, art and flower exhibits, a classic car parade and the unique culture of Medellin.

Summer 2018

Blenko Glass follows a clear path from past to present

Blenko Glass is one of a handful of companies left in the United States that still produce handblown glass from molds.

Summer 2018

Buying Here: A country estate in the middle of Shadyside

The asking price is $3.45 million for 5228 Westminster Place, a seven-bedroom, 5½- bath home with a four-car, underground garage.

Summer 2018

Enix, Rogan breweries coming to Homestead, W. Homestead

A project that started as Trios Brewing will open soon in the former Levine Bros. Hardware; Rogan Brewing taproom also will be on Eighth Avenue.

Summer 2018

Lidia’s garden: Restaurateur grows a feast for the eye and table

For over 30 seasons, the culinary icon has been planting heirloom Italian varietals in her garden in Queens, N.Y.

Summer 2018

#BeSEEN at this Summer’s Hottest Events!

Not sure which events should heat up your summer nights? Check out this list of parties you just have to be #SEEN attending!

Summer 2018

Where to shop in Oakland

Tucked among the pubs, pizza shops and ethnic food spots, you’ll find a handful of locally owned shops, some with an international flair.

Summer 2018

STAY! Shadyside Inn lets sleeping dogs lie down with owners

Jonathan Plesset, president and CEO of Shadyside Inn All Suites Hotel, welcomes dogs and the occasional cat as guests.

Summer 2018

#BehindtheSEEN: Keyla Cooks

Keyla Nogueira Cook is a chefpreneur who has been shaking up the Pittsburgh #SEEN with her inventive and creative take on Brazilian cuisine.

Spring 2018

Kyle Abraham’s journey to international dance stardom began in Pittsburgh

Even when he was just a boy in Lincoln-Larimer, people saw something special in Kyle Abraham and have been cheering him on ever since.

Spring 2018

Hello Maestro!: Manfred Honeck’s sweet on Pittsburgh

Manfred Honeck, now in his 10th year as music director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, likes Starbucks, sweets and Market Square.

Spring 2018

Vanka’s murals through a different set of eyes

A son of Mexican immigrants looks for answers in murals painted by Croatian immigrant Maximilian “Maxo” Vanka in a Millvale church.

Spring 2018

Social justice is theme of Vanka mural gala

The fifth annual Cocktails & Conservation fundraiser for the preservation of the Maxo Vanka murals will be held April 20 in Millvale.

Spring 2018

River vittles: Ol -world charm meets new energy in Millvale & Sharpsburg

The dining scene in Millvale and Sharpsburg is drawing hungry and thirsty folks to the Allegheny River.

Spring 2018

A neutral-lover’s guide to wearing color this spring

A couple of Pittsburgh-based stylists share their tips for how to warm up your wardrobe to the idea of color.

Spring 2018

Barefoot in Paris: A foodie follows the path of Ina Garten

The Barefoot Contessa is a fan of French gastronomy. We try some of her favorite spots in Paris to the delight of our taste buds.

Spring 2018

Buying Here: A Fox Chapel Colonial made for entertaining

A classic and colorful Fox Chapel Colonial has seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, a multilevel great room and a price of $3.9 million.

Spring 2018

Where to be #SEEN: Spring 2018 Edition

Check out three not-to-be missed events this spring!

Spring 2018

Mark and Mary Marry! Wedding couple spread their nuptial celebration across three days

It was a whirlwind weekend of lavish events topped off with a party at Monterey Bay to celebrate the happy couple’s marriage!

Spring 2018

Awash: Take a ride on our Allegheny River towns ale trail

Millvale and Sharpsburg already each have two great brewery taprooms — one newly branded — and two more are on the way in neighboring Etna.

Spring 2018

Finding old Florida

Visitors to southwest Florida tend to zip along highways to get to the beaches, but hidden just off an exit are relics of old Florida with all their charm and quirkiness intact.

Spring 2018