→ Did you know that while saying Happy New Year’s might sound correct to a fluent speaker of Pittsburghese, it is not quite right? When wishing the traditional holiday greeting, the proper…
Have a holly jolly Christmas!
→ Did you know there are holly, jolly Christmas events for everyone in Pittsburgh this year? → Did you know the annual Highmark Light Up Night kicks off the holiday season in Pittsburgh? This…
National Cookie Day originates with a Sesame Street character
→ Did you know National Cookie Day is on Dec. 4th? From cookie tables to cookie jars, Americans across the country can celebrate cookies. Whether crunchy, gooey, chewy, or soft,…
Giblets and gravy: Getting the turkey right this Thanksgiving
→ Do you know how difficult it can be to cook a turkey? Thanksgiving is around the corner, so if you’ve had a challenging meal prep in the past, read on!…
Who’s the ghost with the most? Beetlejuice, of course!
→ Did you know the 1988 comedy-horror film “Beetlejuice” was not originally written about a hilarious and mischievous poltergeist? Co-screenwriter Michael McDowell created the infamous character portrayed by “Forest Grove” native…
Zombie filmmaker George Romero cut his teeth in the steel city
→ Did you know legendary zombie filmmaker George A. Romero went to Carnegie Mellon University? Upon graduating in 1961 from the college, which was called Carnegie Institute of Technology at…
Heinz Ketchup still a household favorite for Pittsburghers
→ Did you know Heinz Ketchup is the best-selling ketchup in Pittsburgh? Pittsburghers believe there is a stark difference in taste and consistency between Heinz Ketchup and other brands. When asked,…



