Conversations with an Author
At first glance, the phrase “what happens when tragedy strikes twice in the same house?” reads like a line from a crime thriller. But when Laura Burkett says it, it lands as a
The Perfect 10 Summer
Aubrey Worek moves with the confidence of a woman who has been through fire and come out forged. She’s a fitness expert, a national champion, a TV personality, and the founder of
Focus on Fitness: Bridget Baranet
When Bridget Baranet laced up her sneakers for her first fitness class, she never imagined she’d become one of Pittsburgh’s most sought-after instructors. Today, she’s not only a top-ranked ClassPass favorite but
Book Review: The Villa
SynopsisThe Villa is a sun-soaked suspense story split between two timelines, both in the same eerie Italian villa. In the present, writers Emily and Chess head to Italy for a working vacation
Life After Baseball: Jason Grilli
When you meet Jason Grilli today, what you notice first isn’t the All-Star pedigree or even the easy smile of a man who’s pitched in the biggest stadiums under the brightest lights.
Book Review: Demon Copperhead
SynopsisDemon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver is a powerful coming-of-age novel that follows the life of a boy born into poverty in rural Appalachia. Inspired by David Copperfield but rooted in contemporary American
Book Review: The Honey Witch
SynopsisThe Honey Witch by Sydney J. Shields tells the story of Marigold, a young woman who inherits the role of the Honey Witch, but is cursed to never find love due to
Caitlin O’Connnor: From Pittsburgh, With Love
Born in Los Angeles but raised in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Caitlin’s path to success hasn’t followed the typical Hollywood fairy tale. Growing up in Uniontown—a small town about an hour south of Pittsburgh—she
Pittsburgh Gal Pals: Friendship Found IRL
In a world where digital connections often overshadow face-to-face interactions, Bre Shafferman is proving that real-life friendships still matter. As the founder of Pittsburgh Gal Pals, a rapidly growing women’s social group,
Pittsburgh Passport: Victory Float Lounge
As I approached Victory Float Lounge in Lawrenceville, the unassuming brick exterior hid the tranquility within. The anticipation of experiencing floatation therapy—a practice both ancient in concept yet modern in execution—filled me