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Oktoberfest rejuvenates Downtown area

Josh Imhof | staff writer| Despite cold weather and some rainy days, Pittsburghers came out in droves to the city’s first Oktoberfest over the past two weeks. Local food vendors surrounded a large blue and white tent placed in the heart of Market Square. Attendees sat at long wooden tables holding jumbo sized pretzels and mugs. Each evening, the warm lights of chandeliers illuminated guests … Continue reading Oktoberfest rejuvenates Downtown area

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“Picklesburgh” traditional festival celebrates food, fun

Emma Polen | Layout Editor 7/26/21 A giant Heinz pickle balloon floats proudly over the pickle celebration, an apparent symbol of the event’s beginnings. This past week, Aug. 20-22, the Andy Warhol Bridge hosted one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic city events: Picklesburgh. Picklesburgh began in 2015, but the Pittsburgh community has been serving the world pickles for much longer. H.J. Heinz began his business in … Continue reading “Picklesburgh” traditional festival celebrates food, fun

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