Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Spring in Pittsburgh means tanning on Rooney Field (or beach), catching a Pittsburgh Pirate’s game at PNC Park or just enjoying the warm weather with friends. It can be tempting to sit around and wait for the cold weather to break and for spring semester to finally feel like spring. But this winter the city and surrounding area have numerous … Continue reading A student’s guide to winter in the ‘Burgh
Josh Imhof | features editor Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens have opened their “Garden Railroad: the Age of Dinosaurs” and “Phipps Holiday Magic” exhibits for the winter season. “Age of Dinosaurs” combines lush plant life with dinosaur miniatures, taking guests through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. “Holiday Magic” takes guests outside into the Pittsburgh night in a walk-through light exhibit. Josh Imhof can be … Continue reading Gallery: Jurassics and jingle bells at Phipp’s Conservatory
by Caroline Kucko | staff writer March 24, 2022 Following an exceptionally gray winter here in Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ Spring Flower Show is in full bloom. According to Director of Marketing and Communications Joe Reed, the staff at Phipps settled on a colorful and uplifting theme for this year’s show: “Sunshine and Rainbows.” “We’re always looking for a theme that will put … Continue reading Spring is in full bloom at Phipps Conservatory
With the semester nearly over, graduation rapidly approaching and the weather finally warming up, now’s the perfect time to step outside and take in all that Pittsburgh has to offer. Take an afternoon to check out the city’s staples or get off the beaten path and visit some of Pittsburgh’s hidden gems. Use the map above to check out some of the city’s lesser-known attractions. … Continue reading Oh, the places you can go … Explore your city!
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