Make a statement with your mask

Ashley Newman | Staff Writer 09/24/2020 This year, like everything else, fashion is looking a little bit different than the usual — but that’s no excuse to not have a little bit of fun with your fashion choices. As we all know, face masks have made a seemingly permanent appearance in our outfits, and will for the foreseeable future. Even though everyone is wearing a … Continue reading Make a statement with your mask

Pittsburgh Irish Festival went off without hitch

Ashley Newman | Staff Writer 09/12/2019 As I walked through Sandcastle waterpark, the scene looked pretty desolate. The closed park was almost completely empty, with dry pools and windows closed on every concession stand. As people neared the entrance of the park, the faint sound of bagpipes began. The 29th annual Pittsburgh Irish Festival was underway. Getting closer, the bagpipes grew louder and more people … Continue reading Pittsburgh Irish Festival went off without hitch

Lidia’s restaurant in Strip District to close

Ashley Newman | Staff Writer 08/29/2019 If you’ve ever walked through the Strip District with someone familiar with the area, chances are you’ve stopped at Lidia’s. It has been a Pittsburgh staple for nearly two decades. Unfortunately, the iconic Italian restaurant is set to close this September, though an official date has not yet been released. Lidia’s first opened in 2001 and has been a … Continue reading Lidia’s restaurant in Strip District to close