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things to do
Over 100,000 tickets to Pittsburgh museums and more are free this summer
Claim your free tickets with a library card starting today.
The ultimate guide to Pittsburgh farmers markets
Note: Dates, locations and details have been updated for the 2024 market season.
GUIDE TO SUMMER ☀️😎
Who is performing at 2024’s Allegheny County Summer Concert Series?
Free concerts run from May 31 to Sept. 1 at South Park and Hartwood Acres.
9 free films at Allegheny County parks this summer
The family-friendly movies run from June 6 to Aug. 8 at parks throughout the county
EAT & DRINK
Shake Shack opens, Brother Tom’s Bakery closes and more Pittsburgh restaurant news
Warm weather is officially here, which means it’s time to stop hiding inside with all our snacks and go outside … to get a bunch of new snacks.
Planning moves into high gear for Barrel & Flow Fest
Plus updates on Allusion Brewing, Magnetar, Hazelwood Brew House, Golden Age Beer and Sweet Brown Girl Adventures
Pisco and Lime to open Peruvian pop-up at City Kitchen in Bakery Square
The Peruvian fusion restaurant opens on May 15. Here’s what’s on the menu.
10 years of next
In honor of NEXTpittsburgh’s 10th anniversary, we’re revisiting our top stories of the last decade.
10 unusual small towns to visit in Western Pennsylvania
10 Years of NEXT: Day tripping? Don’t worry, even three years later all these towns are still open.
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Stories about underserved or underrepresented communities in Pittsburgh
TONY NORMAN‘s COLUMN
Tony Norman: Cheryl Hall-Russell laments the slur against corporate fairness and equity
Cheryl Hall-Russell has moderated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion forums in Pittsburgh and across the country for over a decade.