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Vintage items bring ‘energy and style’ to Heinz History Center

Kaitlyn Hughes | features editor Julie Boone came to Heinz History Center’s 11th Annual Vintage Pittsburgh event on Saturday looking for a piece she could add to her closet. After seeing the assortment of items, she decided to get creative and found a pair of sheets she would later turn into a dress. “It’s been inspiring,” Boone said. Dozens of local vendors took over six … Continue reading Vintage items bring ‘energy and style’ to Heinz History Center

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Back in style: 12th annual vintage mixer

Ember Duke | layout editor “I sold a $1,200 bracelet and I sold a raccoon.” Nicholas Hess, owner of The Printer’s Cabinet in Grove City, brought some friends to the 12th annual Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer on Nov. 9 including a weasel, ferret, raccoon and fox — all taxidermied of course. This was his 10th year vending at the event. It’s the audience engagement, event organization … Continue reading Back in style: 12th annual vintage mixer

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Revving up Pittsburgh’s flea market Car Bazaar

by Emma Polen | features editor April 7, 2022 The thrilling sights, sounds and smells of local vendors filled the top floors of a Downtown cement parking garage on Saturday. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership-sponsored Car Bazaar is back for its second annual event, and this year it will run every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through September at the Forbes-Smithfield Garage (400 Cherry … Continue reading Revving up Pittsburgh’s flea market Car Bazaar

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Local band brings new vibe to Duquesne

Emma Polen | staff writer 3/4/21 Less than a month old and already producing music, FlowKids is a Duquesne student-made band that skillfully combines a multitude of musical genres. The group performed at The Duke’s musician showcase on Feb. 20, rocking their unique vibe. The main “vibe,” or music genre, of FlowKids is a mix between jazz, hip-hop, indie and oldies-feel. All four players bring … Continue reading Local band brings new vibe to Duquesne

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The ‘best’ vintage fashion shops Pittsburgh has to offer

Griffin Sendek | Multimedia Editor 10/22/2020 Pittsburgh is a vibrant home for vintage fashion, as East Carson Street alone is home to two of the most comprehensive vintage stores that can be found: Three Rivers Vintage and Highway Robbery Vintage.  So, Pittsburgh City Paper annually conducts a readers’ poll to discover the “Best of Pittsburgh,” — and these top-tier vintage stores were decidedly missing from … Continue reading The ‘best’ vintage fashion shops Pittsburgh has to offer

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Take a trip back in time: Life on the Bluff 50 years ago

02/01/2018 By Jamie Crow | Staff Writer In United States history, 1968 stands as one of the most eventful years to date. As the U.S. made its attempt to get a man on the moon, the country erupted in protests, both about the raging Vietnam War and civil rights issues. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy were both assassinated, and Richard Nixon was elected … Continue reading Take a trip back in time: Life on the Bluff 50 years ago

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