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MARCH 24-31, 2021 VOLUME 30 + ISSUE 12 Editor-In-Chief LISA CUNNINGHAM Director of Advertising JASMINE HUGHES Director of Operations KEVIN SHEPHERD News Editor RYAN DETO Senior Writer AMANDA WALTZ Staff Writers DANI JANAE, HANNAH LYNN, KIMBERLY ROONEY 냖㵸蔻 Photographer/Videographer JARED WICKERHAM Art Director ABBIE ADAMS Graphic Designers JOSIE NORTON, JEFF SCHRECKENGOST Sales Representatives ZACK DURKIN, OWEN GABBEY, NICKI MULVIHILL Circulation Manager JEFF ENGBARTH Featured Contributors REGE BEHE, MIKE CANTON, LYNN CULLEN, TERENEH IDIA, CHARLES ROSENBLUM Interns COLLEEN HAMMOND, KAYCEE ORWIG National Advertising Representative VMG ADVERTISING 1.888.278.9866 OR 1.212.475.2529 Publisher EAGLE MEDIA CORP.

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ON’T BE ALARMED BY THE WOMAN making a dirt angel in her neighborhood garden plot. She’s newly vaccinated, finally released from a year of quarantine and months of dreary gray Pittsburgh skies, ready to enjoy fresh spring blooms and sunshine. People all over the city are crawling out of an unusually long hibernation, ready to return their parking chairs to their basements and refasten bike racks to their cars for that first day trip of the season. This year’s Pittsburgh City Paper Spring Guide has a little something for everyone, whether you’re dying to have a cold one outside or if you have kids itching to try out one of the city’s many playgrounds. And for dog lovers, we included some places where you can bring your pup. There are plenty of ways to make the most of this unusual spring season.

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DAY TRIPPIN’ Eight great Western Pa. towns to visit within 90 minutes of Pittsburgh BY RYAN DETO // RYANDETO@PGHCITYPAPER.COM

IKE A BEAR WAKING up from winter hibernation, Pittsburghers are ready to stretch their legs and

explore. Now, it’s only spring, and the country is still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. That means international travel is still barred, long-distance domestic travel is still discouraged, and any extended time outdoors might come with cold snaps and storms. But there are plenty of great day trips to take from Pittsburgh, and many within a short drive or by train. Pittsburghers are probably more accustomed to taking that ﬁrst spring trip down to Florida or the beaches of South Carolina, but the greater Pittsburgh area has scores of charming towns to visit. Strolling along a bustling Main Street, sampling some Appalachian treats, and discovering some lesser-known history are all easily accomplished at the following eight destinations. So if you are up for about a 90-minute drive from Downtown Pittsburgh, think about exploring these great towns during the spring season. You can easily make a day of it and return to the comforts of home before nightfall, and still feel like you are escaping the everyday. CONTINUES ON PG. 6

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A cyclist rides along Main Street in Zelienople, Pa.

Beaver, Pa. 45 minute drive Head up the Ohio River and take a stroll along Third Street in Beaver, one of the nicest Main Streets in all of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Beaver is a dry town, so there are no bars to be found along the borough’s main drag, but that is easily made up for by a proliferation of bakeries and breakfast spots. Cafe Kolache (cafekolache.com) offers a wide array of baked goods to go with a morning coffee, not to mention their namesake kolaches, which are Czech sweet doughs ﬁlled with fruit, meat, or cheese. At the end of the Third Street business district, enjoy your pastries on one of the four treelined squares that make up the Beaver Historic District. The region was originally settled by Shawnee Indians and after Europeans arrived, the area housed Fort McIntosh

(beaverheritage.org/fort-mcintosh-historicsite), a frontier fort used in the Revolutionary War. The Fort McIntosh Park honors that history, and also provides great views of the Ohio River. On your way out of town, stop at Brighton Hot Dog Shoppe (brightonhotdogshoppes.com) for some chili dogs, cheese fries, and malted milkshakes. The chain is popular throughout Beaver County, and the Beaver shop is one of the bigger versions, with an extra large menu.

Johnstown, Pa. 90 minute drive or train ride This small Rust Belt city is famous for its flood that devastated Downtown Johnstown. And though your first stop should definitely be the Johnstown Flood Museum (jaha.org/attractions/ johnstown-flood-museum), the city has so much more to offer.

Johnstown is also one of the only day tripping destinations from Pittsburgh that can be accessed without a car. An Amtrak leaves daily from Downtown Pittsburgh at 7:30 a.m., and then returns to Pittsburgh, leaving Johnstown at 6:10 p.m. That gives you about nine hours to explore the small city. After the museum, ride the super steep Johnstown Inclined Plane (inclinedplane.org) to the top of Westmont. From there, take in the views with an italian meal at Asiago’s Tuscan Italian (asiagostuscanitalian.com), if or when you feel comfortable dining indoors. Back down in Downtown Johnstown, the Central Park is a nice place to read and listen to the splashing fountain. Enjoy some brews at nearby Stone Bridge Brewing Company (stonebridge.beer) or a sundowner (chili-cheese burger with a fried egg) at the historic Coney Island Lunch (coneyislandjohnstownpa.com).

If it’s a hot day, head over to Coal Tubin (coaltubin.com) on Main Street, and they will shuttle you up to nearby Ferndale, and then provide you a tube to ﬂoat back to Johnstown.

Ligonier, Pa. 75 minute drive It’s all about the square when it comes to visiting this quaint Westmoreland County town. The park at the center of town, known as the Diamond, is truly a gem. It even underwent a renovation in 2018, and it hosts farmers markets, performances, and events. The gazebo at its center is charming as can be. Several small businesses surround the Diamond. It’s easy to grab a latte at Abigail’s Coffeehouse (abigails-coffeehouse. business.site), a salmon burger at The Kitchen on Main (thekitchenonmain.com), or a flavored soft-serve at Ligonier Creamier (facebook.com/ligoniercreamery), CONTINUES ON PG. 8

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Market Street in downtown Wheeling, W. Va.

and then head back to the Diamond to enjoy your treat. A short walk away is the historic Fort Ligonier (fortligonier.org), which is a reconstruction of the 18th century British fort that served as an important piece in how the British retook Pittsburgh from the French during the French and Indian War. The fort includes a museum with many wonderful artifacts. If adventure is more your game, drive 14 miles south of Ligonier to the popular Wolf Rocks Trailhead (trailforks.com/ trails/wolf-rocks-trail). The hike provides a great view of the Appalachian Mountains. For the kid in you, drive three miles up Route 30 to Idlewild, a fun-ﬁlled amusement park located in the woods.

Morgantown, West Virginia 80 minute drive Home to West Virginia University (wvu.edu), this college town has more to offer than just sports and partying. On your drive into West Virginia, take the last Pennsylvania exit off I-70, and grab some saltrising bread in Mt. Morris, Pa. at Rising

Creek Bakery (risingcreekbakery.com). This Appalachian specialty is worth the stop. On the outskirts of town, the Core Arboretum (arboretum.wvu.edu) is a great place for a stroll among 91 acres of forest and wild ﬂowers. The Caperton Trail is accessible from there, and runs two-miles into Downtown Morgantown along the Monongahela River. If you can transport bikes, it’s perfect for a ride. Downtown is home to scores of restaurants, cafes, and bars. Apothecary Ale House & Cafe (facebook.com/ApothecaryAleHouseCafe) has the best beer selection around, and some free board games. During non pandemic times, you might even be lucky enough to ride Morgantown’s PRT (Personal Rapid Transit), which is a 1970s era autonomous transit system that ferries people between downtown and the WVU campus.

Oil City, Pa. — 95 minute drive Western Pennsylvania was home to America’s ﬁrst oil boom, and Oil City is the town it built. Formed at the conﬂu-

ence of Oil Creek and the Allegheny River, Oil City became headquarters to Pennzoil and Quaker State motor oil companies in the late 1880s. Its residents are called Oil Citizens. The town center along Seneca Street is filled with some large and demanding old brick buildings that seem out of place in such a rural part of Pennsylvania. (That’s the old oil money showing.) Karma Coffee Company (facebook.com/ karmacoffeeco) is a perfect place to grab an iced coffee and stroll. You can learn more about the region’s legacy at the Oil Region Alliance building (oilregion.org), and then walk down Justus Park for a view of the Allegheny. To really explore “the Valley that Changed the World,” take a 15-minute drive up Route 8 to Oil Creek State Park. Home to the world’s first commercial oil well, you can learn about where our obsession with fossil fuels first started. The park is also home to hikes with waterfalls falling into ravines and chances for some spectacular views of Oil Creek. If you can transport bikes, a pleasant trail leads about 10 miles into Titusville.

Uniontown, Pa. 70 minute drive Uniontown was founded on July 4, 1776, but it was just a coincidence that it happened on the same day as the forming of the union of the United States of America. The city in Fayette County is more known for having a large concentration of coal barons in the early 20th century. At one point, it was home to the most millionaires per capita of any city in the U.S. This legacy of wealth is evident in Uniontown’s downtown. Despite being home to less than 10,000 residents (Scott Township has more residents, for comparison), Uniontown boasts a wide array of magniﬁcent buildings. In 1912, downtown Uniontown was home to 14 hotels, 13 theaters, and nine banks. A walking tour of the dozens of historic buildings includes stops at the gold-domed Thompson-Ruby Building, State Music Hall, and the Fayette County Courthouse, among others. Stop for lunch at Titlow Tavern and Grille (titlowtavern.net) for a wide array of Pennsylvania favorites. After lunch, drive up Route 40 to visit CONTINUES ON PG. 10

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Fort Necessity National Battleﬁeld (nps. gov/fone), where George Washington attempted to hold off French troops, or explore Ohiopyle State Park (ohiopyle.co) with its wonderful hiking, white water rafting, and natural water slides. If you didn’t get enough architecture in Uniontown, two famous Frank Lloyd Wright houses call Ohiopyle home: Fallingwater (fallingwater.com) and Kentuck Knob (kentuckknob.com).

to the pandemic, but the Capitol Theatre (capitoltheatrewheeling.com) is a must-see when performances start back up.

Zelienople, Pa. — 30 minute drive

Wheeling, West Virginia 60 minute drive Becoming the ﬁrst West Virginia capital after the new state broke away from Virginia, Wheeling has some signiﬁcant abolitionist history. After the Civil War, the city in the northern panhandle became known as Nail City, thanks to its prowess in the iron industry. The Wheeling Nailers (wheelingnailers.com), the city’s minor league hockey team, is named after this legacy. Watch a game at WesBanco Arena (wesbancoarena.com) if you’re up for it. Other activities in town include walking the Wheeling Heritage Trail along the Ohio River. Take a break in Heritage Point Park (wheelingheritage.org/project/

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View of the Stone Bridge from Point Park in Downtown Johnstown, Pa.

heritage-port), which offers spectacular views of the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge, which dates back to 1849. It was once the largest suspension bridge in the world, and it’s even older than Pittsburgh’s oldest bridge. For eats in Wheeling, Coleman’s Fish

Market (colemansﬁshmkt.com) offers famous ﬁsh sandwiches and other deep fried goodies, and there is also a DiCarlo’s Pizza location (dicarlos-pizza.com), where you can try the Ohio Valley regional pizza style (the one with the cold cheese). There aren’t any shows to enjoy yet due

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Just a small Butler County town to some, Zelionople is going through a bit of renaissance. Perry Highway is seeing a good amount of development, including a recently completed project to restore the Kauffman House into a new restaurant, and an expansion for craft brewery Shu Brew (shubrew.com). The neon lights at the Strand Theatre (thestrandtheater.org) will also light up any day. Plenty of shops, toy stores, and stores will keep you entertained during the day. Just off the main drag, Pittsburghers might be familiar with Burgh’ers Brewing (burgherspgh.com), which has a restaurant in Lawrenceville but is headquartered in Zelienople. The new facility in Butler County has a nice outdoor patio. After enjoying the small town, drive up Route 19 and explore McConnell Mills State Park, which has wonderfully rigorous hiking along Slippery Rock Creek. The hikes are perfect for watching daring kayakers brave the fast moving creek.

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Wightman Playground in Squirrel Hill

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people young and old can run through a castle, balance on a rickety bridge, and swing through the sky. Whether it’s a rare sunny day or a typical overcast one, playgrounds are a welcome outlet for Pittsburghers looking for some fun. The perfect playground may not exist, but the right combination of size, accessibility, and variety in play structures can get a playground pretty close. These six playgrounds each have their own highlights to offer anyone looking for some outdoor excitement.

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Anderson Playground

Schenley Park, Panther Hollow Road and Boulevard of the Allies, Oakland Also known as the “dinosaur playground,” Anderson Playground has two dinosaur-shaped structures, along with more traditionally shaped playground castles. The dinosaurs — a stegosaurus and a brontosaurus — offer two slides, one for younger children and one for older children. The central castle has a hollowed-out space inside perfect for secret kids’ meetings, and the other castle structure has crawl tunnels and a small climbing net.

The swing sets also have a variety of sizes, with three for babies, one for toddlers, and four for larger children. The merry-go-round and twirly bars also give kids the chance to experiment with physics as they play, and the climbing semicircle dome lets kids climb up for a view of surrounding Schenley Park. The playground also has a covered picnic area and plenty of benches and uncovered picnic tables; plus, street parking is available along the cul-de-sac that wraps around the playground. The park is also accessible via the 58, 65, and 93 bus lines.

Super Playground

Reservoir Drive, Highland Park As the only wooden playground on the list, Super Playground offers a sprawling set of spired structures that makes one feel like they’re truly running through a castle. The winding paths inside the wooden structures also add a sense of mystery and excitement for those who explore them. Between the tire bridge, monkey bars, and balancing platforms, there are many different ways to play, with the wooden structure branching to connect each part of the playground, except for the swing sets.

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Above: Brandon Scott and Jabril Green play basketball at the August Wilson Park. Below: August Wilson Park in the Hill District

There are swings for children and adults of all sizes, with a dug-out section below the tallest swings allowing for maximum swinging potential, along with a view of Highland Park and the Allegheny River through the trees. The park has a covered picnic area, as well as outdoor ﬁtness equipment next to the playground for those who need a quick warm-up before attempting the monkey bars. Street parking is available, and the playground is also accessible from the 71B bus line.

August Wilson Park Playground

1803 Cliff St., Hill District The winding, downhill pathway leading into the playground lets the anticipation build as you descend, and it also offers abundant seating for one of the

playground’s best features: the view. The playground overlooks the Allegheny River, with Downtown and the Smithﬁeld Street Bridge visible from the free telescopes that dot the playground, and there’s plenty of room to sit and chat while enjoying the cityscape. The castle structure has a climbing net and two slides, one of which leads down to a lower section of the playground. There are also horizontal monkey bars and twisting climbing structures, as well as platforms for a balancing challenge, and quotes from the famed Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson line the lower wall of the playground. The half-court and uncovered picnic tables also add some variety for potential playground activities. Street parking is available, and the playground is also accessible via the 81 and 83 bus lines. CONTINUES ON PG. 14

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Blue Slide Park

2005 Beechwood Blvd., Frick Park, Squirrel Hill Squirrel Hill’s iconic Blue Slide Playground has play structures for kids of all ages, from a toddler-sized castle with scaled down slides to a larger castle with climbing entrances and the eponymous twisting blue slide. The other blue slides are a little more unique, stretching from a higher part of the playground into the main area, giving people the chance to race down the slides on cardboard sleds. Tunnels that people can walk through cut through the playground, giving the space a larger, more connected feeling. The playground also has a variety in swingset sizes, and walking further up the hill gets you to a large climbing pyramid that overlooks the rest of the park and out across the surrounding residential Squirrel Hill neighborhood. There is a covered picnic area at the entrance of the playground, and just beyond the playground, outdoor workout equipment along Riverview Trail. Street parking is available, and the park is also accessible via the 65 and 74 bus lines.

through. The largest castle structure has many climbing entrances, along with a long, twisting slide and covered crawling tunnel. There are also two smaller castle structures with their own slides. The most fun slide is arguably the long slide that leads into the park, which is climbable via stairs and a ramp. The playground’s accessibility extends to its swingsets, too, with a wheelchair-accessible swing along with swings for people of all ages. A covered picnic area is nearby, and benches around the perimeter of the play area offer ample seating and a view of sculptures by local artists Oreen Cohen and Alison Zapata. The playground has street parking and is available via the 67, 69, and 74 bus lines.

Forbes and Braddock Playground

Forbes Avenue and S. Braddock Avenue, Frick Park, Regent Square Sitting on the other end of Frick Park from Blue Slide Park, Forbes and Braddock Playground has two sets of structures, one smaller and one larger, welcoming kids of all ages to play. Both have several slides and climbing entrances, and the area with the smaller structure has two sitting pods for those who want a break from playing. The merry-go-round and balancing bridge also give people alternative options for play. The playground has the most swing sets of any on this list, with six larger swings, ﬁve baby swings, and one toddler swing. For those who want a meditative break from playing, there are spiraling labyrinth walking paths near the entrance of the playground, and the covered picnic area and benches scattered throughout the playground offer plenty of seating. Street parking is available, along with a small parking lot past the tennis courts on South Braddock Avenue, and the playground is also accessible via the 61A and 61B bus lines.

Other great Pittsburgh parks to check out: Nelson Mandela Peace Park Playground, N. Evaline Street, between Broad Street and Alhambra Way, Garfield Dan Cohen Playground, Fifth Avenue and Beechwood Boulevard, Shadyside Kennard Playground, Kirkpatrick Street and Reed Street, Terrace Village Chadwick Playground, 1501 Oberlin St., Lincoln-Lemington Magee Playground, Greenfield Avenue and Ronald Street, Greenfield

Wightman Playground

5612 Solway St., Wightman Park, Squirrel Hill After four years of development, Wightman Park reopened in October 2020 with new, accessible play structures. The spacious playground has a variety of structures for play potential, from multiple climbing nets to hollow dodecagons with holes on each side that people can climb Follow staff writer Kimberly Rooney 냖㵸蔻 on Twitter @kimlypso

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1700 Penn Ave., Strip District. 1700penn.com

147 Julius St., Larimer. eastendbrewing.com

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1700 Penn Ave, the umbrella name for the Pennsylvania Libations Wine Shop and Helltown Brewing Taproom, brought an outdoor bar area to the Strip District, where patrons can sit and sip beer and wine while eating, listening to live music, or people watching in the bustling business district.

Those willing to brave the still chilly spring temps should know that the East End Brewery and Pub outside patio is currently open six days a week for onsite beer and food. Once temperatures rise and COVID-19 restrictions relax as more people receive the vaccine, the space will welcome more crowds to try their selection of beers and ciders, as well as food like thick-crust pizza and soft pretzels.

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HE GROWTH OF CRAFT brewing has created a tradition now enjoyed by

many Americans, that of the beer garden, aka the patio, deck, or outdoor area. No matter what you call it, the amenity has become a mainstay at breweries and taprooms, giving beer and cider lovers more spots to enjoy good drinks and company. With spring coming, it also provides a way for people to safely drink in the (hopefully) waning days of the pandemic. Pittsburgh City Paper has compiled a list of local breweries with ample outdoor seating areas where you can social distance while still socializing.

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Michael Cunningham, Carrie Wittig, Corey Wittig, and Sari Fisher enjoy beers in front of a fire pit at Spring Hill Brewing.

Grist House Craft Brewery

Southern Tier Brewing

Spoonwood Brewing Company

Spring Hill Brewing

10 East Sherman St., Millvale. gristhouse.com

316 N. Shore Drive, North Side. stbcbeer.com

5981 Baptist Road, Bethel Park. spoonwoodbrewing.com

1958 Varley St., Spring Garden. springhillbrewing.com

Hours: TBA Food: Check schedule for food trucks Dog friendly: Yes

Hours: Wed. and Thu. 3-9 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 12-8 p.m. Food: Yes Dog friendly: Yes

Hours: Tue.-Thu. 4-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 12-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Food: Yes Dog friendly: Not currently

Hours: Fri. 5-8 p.m., Sat. 2-8 p.m., Sun. 2-6 p.m. Food: Yes Dog friendly: Yes

The patio area of Southern Tier Brewing’s Pittsburgh location has attracted visitors with its varied seating selections, where you can kick back under an overhang or out in the sun at one of the picnic tables. The taproom closed both its indoor and outdoor dining in Dec. 2020 as COVID-19 cases spiked, but has recently started welcoming patrons back with food and drink deals, and special events. Consider spending a warm day outdoors with a beer made by the famed New York-based brewing company and a menu featuring a wide selection of bar food, sandwiches, and more.

Once the weather improves, beer lovers will be able to enjoy ale, stouts, IPAs, and other offerings in Spoonwood’s outdoor dining area. Head brewer Steve Ilnicki says patrons should look forward to the debut of the brewery’s new deck, which he estimates will increase their outdoor dining capacity to roughly 80 patrons without COVID-19 restrictions. The space features patio and deck seating with tables and chairs. Spoonwood also has an outdoor stage for live music and a fenced yard with a few picnic tables, which Ilnicki say serves mostly as an open “hangout area.”

Grist House Craft Brewery in Millvale (which has another location in Oakdale) has become a popular spot for dog owners and large groups with its generous outdoor seating, which includes a pitlike area with picnic tables. In the past, customers would have been lined up at the outside bar and visiting food trucks, but the pandemic saw the brewery switch to to-go orders only. Grist House marketing manager Bailey Allegretti says that while they plan on opening in late April or early May, they have yet to set a speciﬁc date and that visitors should “stay tuned for announcements.”

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Spring Hill Brewing boasts a nice-sized beer garden in which patrons can relax and take in fantastic views of the city. Founder and brewer Greg Kamerdze says the beer garden can accommodate around 35 total seats total. The space – currently open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays – features ﬁrepits and picnic table seating, and is dog friendly with leashes required at all times. Kamerdze says they plan to bring back yard games like cornhole as COVID-19 restrictions permit.

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PRING IS OFFICIALLY HERE, and what better way to celebrate than to bring fresh ﬂowers and locally made ﬂoral accessories into your everyday life. Whether you enjoy strolling through Pittsburgh parks to see what’s been planted or visiting Phipps Conservatory to look at the seasonal blooms they have on display, this list is sure to bring some of that joy into your day to day.

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Get a weekly or biweekly fresh flower CSA for pickup at three different locations: Allentown (Black Forge Coffee), Polish Hill, or Garfield (Workshop PGH). Sol Patch is also often available at the Bloomfield Saturday Market. $300 weekly, $160 biweekly

Buy the Wildﬂowers of Pennsylvania candle and make your home smell like the woods of the commonwealth. PGH Candle also has a Better than a Bouquet candle with notes of rose, sandalwood, and sage.

Grab one of the porcelain skinny platters in either fern or floral to add a touch of color and spring to your kitchen. Jenna Vanden Brink Ceramics carries earthenware with floral patterns and flower jewelry like dainty, white flower studs.

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Get the Lavender and Sage candle — the scents complement each other well in this ﬂoral, earthy blend hand-poured in Pittsburgh.

Grab a beautiful dahlia bouquet or a seasonal bouquet for $10-12, or sign up for their dried herb CSA. Cutting Root also offers teas and has a sizable collection of tinctures that can be used to alleviate cramps or suppress a cough.

Root Seller Pgh — instagram.com/rootsellerpgh Root Seller is a fresh ﬂower pop-up that makes stunning bouquets available for purchase at local cafes and venues. Follow them on Instagram to see where they will be next.

4121 Main 4121 Main St., Bloomfield. 4121main.com This shop wears many hats, and their unique ﬂoral arrangements are available to purchase for personal use and bigger events. The shop also doubles as a place to get coffee, so you can grab a latte along with your bouquet.

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North Ave Candles northavecandles.com Try the Lavender and Lilac and the Pomegranate and Red Tulips candles. Inspired by The Color Purple and The Handmaid’s Tale respectively, these candles will bring light and warmth to any room.

Floral Art Sabine Aston / Artisan Flora Décor facebook.com/SabinePghPA Sabine Aston of Artisan Flora Décor uses dried flowers and transforms them into art that makes you feel connected to the earth. Each piece is handmade by her and displays the flowers in a flattering arrangement. Even with dried flowers, colors pop off the white or black background.

Birdistry16 instagram.com/birdistry16 Coated in resin, Birdistry16’s trinket trays or small statues of a woman’s body are the perfect addition to your home ofﬁce desk or any surface that needs a little character. Birdistry also does custom orders so you can have a hand in making your own work of art.

Floral Jewelry DianeWilsonJewelry etsy.com/shop/DianeWilsonJewelry Diane Wilson makes a host of different jewelry pieces, but her calla lily earrings are a standout. Made from porcelain, these earrings shine but aren’t too heavy on the ears.

Songbird Artistry songbirdartistry.com Grab a pair of Songbird Artistry’s delicate dried flower earrings to add a little flair to your outfits. This shop also features a beautiful dried flower necklace pendant.

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Floral Paper Goods Nota Bene Fine Paper Boutique notabenepaper.com The next time you go to write a note or a letter, think about adding Nota Bene’s beautiful hydrangea notepads to your collection.

Scribe Fine Papers scribepgh.com Scribe offers a wide variety of paper and prints from various retailers, with a collection of vibrant ﬂoral prints.

Floral Body Care 837 North — 37north.com 837 North sells candles, but their perfumes also come in great ﬂoral scents. Try Lily + Black Currant, Oakmoss + Lavender, or Jasmine + Bamboo Grass.

Una Biologicals unabiologicals.com Una Biologicals has a ton of beauty and wellness products that will make your

body feel cared for. Try their Lemongrass Lavender Intensive Therapy Hand Cream, The Morning Sun soap, or the Ramblin’ Rose soap.

Hip Modern Soap hipmodernsoap.com This local favorite makes unique soaps, body butters, and scrubs, but their soaps come in the most extensive varieties. Try the new Violet Lime bar for a light ﬂoral scent. The shop also has a NSFW section if you want something more risque.

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This quirky shop carries body care products that often come in matching sets. For Spring, try their Lady Macbeth Black Orchid soap, which pairs with the Lady Macbeth lotion.

Lovett Sundries — lovettsundries.com Lovett’s is a retailer that carries things like soaps, body butters, and salt or sugar scrubs. You can buy a large Lavender, Lemongrass, or Evergreen hand and body cream for just $16.

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4606 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. aptekapgh.com Ever had the urge to drink a nice, cold, refreshing glass of bread? At Eastern European restaurant and wine shop Apteka in Bloomﬁeld, you can do just that with a bottle of their homemade kwas chlebowy, a drink popular in Poland, Russia, and other Eastern European countries. The kwas is made from fermented sourdough dark rye bread. The restaurant describes the drink as similar to a stout beer or Belgian sour, but on the lighter side and nonalcoholic. It can be found in the nonalcoholic section of Apteka’s “Wine Shop” section of their website.

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VERYONE HAS A different favorite “part about warm weather. For some, it’s soaking up the sun at the beach or on their roof; for others, it’s getting to wear dresses and shorts. For me, there’s nothing better on a hot, or even mildly warm day than drinking a cold, refreshing, fizzy beverage, one that is at once hydrating, delicious, and very bubbly. Between the dozens of mediocre flavors of LaCroix, to the nonstop hard seltzer craze, fizzy drinks have been especially trendy lately. But don’t settle for middling bubbly. Treat yourself to one of these delicious and unique fizzy beverages from around Pittsburgh.

B52 Café 5202 Butler St., Lawrenceville. b52pgh.com Lawrenceville spot B52 Café is known for their vegan Middle Eastern food, from seitan shawarma to falafel wraps, but their menu also features a selection of sodas featuring a rotating selection of house-made syrups. The current lineup includes cinnamon rose, clove cardamom, and lavender. B52 also sells bottles of their house-made kombucha, with current ﬂavors of ginger beet and pear cardamom.

Pigeon Bagels 5613 Hobart St., Squirrel Hill. pigeonpgh.com The Squirrel Hill shop is (rightfully) best known for their bagels, but they also do other things well, like their pastries. In addition, Pigeon also has a rotating crop of unique, house-made drinks they call Miguel’s Magic Sodas. The current ﬂavor is ginger soda, but past ﬂavors have included blood orange cream soda, sparkling blue lemonade, and sparkling spiced cider. Drinks are available in a cup or glass bottle.

Red Ribbon Beverages natronabottling.com It’s lucky for local soda lovers that one of the best makers of seltzers and sodas in the country is based in the area. Natrona Bottling Company, the manufacturer of Red Ribbon Beverages, based out of

Barmy Sodas 147 Julius St., Larimer. barmysoda.com

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A blue sparkling lemonade flavor of Miguel’s Magic Soda

Natrona Heights just up the Allegheny River, has been making soda since 1904. They know how to make a tasty beverage. Their plain seltzer is one of the best, especially if you love extra carbonation. Red Ribbon is made with “pinpoint carbonation,” which uses dry ice to create

natural carbonation, and makes the drinks stay ﬁzzy for much longer than their peers. Flavors include cola, mint ginger ale, almond cream, birch beer, and ginger beer. Drinks can be ordered online or found at a variety of local restaurants and grocery stores like Giant Eagle.

While they largely specialize in brewing beer, East End Brewing Company also has their own line of nonalcoholic sodas. Barmy Soda Company, made at East End, uses natural ingredients to create their spin on classic soda flavors like root beer, ginger ale, and lemon. They even make a salted caramel flavor to mimic butterbeer. The flavors are available in cans or as syrup to mix in with seltzer at home. They can be found at East End or around town at Café Phipps, Prohibition Pastries, and The Café Carnegie.

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sweep across the city, there are many bright spots for Pittsburghers, but one in particular for photography lovers: all the beautiful spring scenery. Below is a list of the most picturesque (and Instagrammable) spring walks in the city.

Frick Park — Squirrel Hill Frick Park in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood is home to a thriving sledding scene in the winter months. And the rolling hills of the park give visitors ample space to enjoy the warmer weather, too, while still remaining socially distant. Just a quick drive or bus from Downtown, this park has something for everyone to enjoy: playscapes, walking trails, mature trees, biking trails, and picnic areas.

The reservoir in Highland Park — Highland Park For Pittsburghers looking for an escape, the reservoir at Highland Park is the perfect place for a quiet, spring retreat. While the iconic fountain may not be running yet, Highland Park remains a fan favorite. There are plenty of walking trails mixed with more densely forested areas, and views of the Allegheny River are ample before all the trees grow their leaves. It is the ideal mix of fun, city living and the peacefulness of nature.

Allegheny Commons Park — North Side If you’re looking for a quiet and relaxing walk to kick off a breezy March morning, check out Allegheny Commons

Park. Located mere steps away from the National Aviary and the well-loved Mattress Factory in Pittsburgh’s North Side, this park features the beautiful Lake Elizabeth, which is full again after being empty for years due to renovations. Visitors can take a gentle stroll across the lake on small, Monet-like bridges. It’s the perfect place for a simple date on a spring morning.

Emerald View Park — Allentown It should be no surprise that a park near Mount Washington made the list. With some of the most iconic views of the Pittsburgh skyline, Mount Washington is a tourist fan-favorite. However, this urban, trail-ﬁlled park is a far cry from the bustle of Grandview Avenue. Emerald View Park boasts roughly nine miles

of hiking trails and is ideal for a spring adventurer. However, be sure to check the visibility before venturing up the mountain. While this spot has gorgeous views of the city, if the morning fog persists, the clouds can easily block the view.

Phipps Conservatory Outdoor Gardens — Oakland For those who are itching to see some greenery and ﬂoralscapes, but can’t wait until late spring, check out the outdoor gardens of Phipps Conservatory. These well-manicured gardens feature a variety of spring blooms which will only continue to get more beautiful as the season continues. Just be sure to take those antihistamines well before going. These gorgeous ﬂowers and trees can put anyone’s allergies to the ultimate test.

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THU., MARCH 25 LIT • VIRTUAL Hear from queer Pittsburgh author Charlie Lefever as they read from their latest book Find Me When You Come Back during a Virtual Poetry Reading at White Whale Bookstore. Described as “creative nonfiction with a surreal twist,” Lefever’s work will be read along with readers Lisa Summe, Shooooz, and Pres DaPoet. 7 p.m. Free. whitewhalebookstore.com

THEATER • VIRTUAL Next in line for the New Hazlett Theater’s 2021 CSA performance season is Local Singles, a play about “the last surviving support group in Pittsburgh for lonely people.” The performance, written by Pittsburgh-based playwright and musician Nick Navari, focuses on Penny, her surprise pregnancy, and her boyfriend’s subsequent departure. Local Singles is described as a

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pop musical, so be prepared to have songs stuck in your head long after the show has ended. 8 p.m. Also 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Fri., March 26. Free. newhazletttheater.org

FRI., MARCH 26 LIT • VIRTUAL To learn more about The Andy Warhol Museum’s current exhibition Fantasy America, join the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for Lit Fridays with Nona Faustine. The Lit Fridays series features monthly conversations and performances on the last Friday of each month. Faustine will share her “My Country” series that is part of Fantasy America, in which artists revisit Andy Warhol’s 1985 publication America by producing their own picture of contemporary American life. Faustine, a native New Yorker and award-winning photographer,

examines modern injustices through photography of public monuments and civic buildings that relate to African American histories. 6 p.m. Free. aacc-awc.org

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Join the Pittsburgh Opera for Women’s March, a virtual concert event celebrating the history of female composers, from Hildegard von Bingen, famed 11th-century musician and Benedictine nun, to Grammy award-winning modern classical composer Libby Larsen. The event will be broadcast through the Opera’s YouTube channel. 7 p.m. Free. pittsburghopera.org

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> James Lesniak at Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters during the recording of “Women’s March – A Celebration of Women Composers”

It’s time to pull out the old Schwinn from the basement and get ready to ride. But if your bike needs a bit of a tune up before hitting the pavement, join Katie Blackburn from Free Ride for a virtual class on how to get your brakes, tires, and gear shifts in proper order. The WMNBikePGH Workshop: Spring Tune Up is presented by Bike Pittsburgh in partnership with Venture Outdoors, and available by Zoom, so Blackburn can answer any questions riders might have. 10 a.m. Free. facebook.com/bikepgh CONTINUES ON PG. 28

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PLAY • VIRTUAL If you’ve ever wondered what Shakespeare’s Hamlet would be like if Hamlet were in the middle of a morphine dream, join Pitt-Greensburg Theatre Company for a production of Dark Hamlet. The production, directed by Dr. Stephen A. Schrum, begins with the “To be or not to be” soliloquy and continues for just under an hour with about onesixth of the original script out of its usual order. Schrum edited the script for the production, which will feature current students, alumni, and a special guest alum. 7:30 p.m. Also 2 p.m. Sun., March 28. Free. greensburg.pitt.edu/academics/majors-minors/ visual-and-performing-arts/news

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MON., MARCH 29 EXHIBIT • IRL The start and success of the American Revolution led to a democracy subsequently copied the world over. Learn just exactly how America won its sovereignty from Britain with the American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith exhibit now on display at the Heinz History Center. There are rare artifacts, engaging interactives, and an immersive exhibit design that showcases

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TUE., MARCH 30 EVENT • VIRTUAL The University of Pittsburgh Library System and the Pitt Community Engagement Center in Homewood will conclude Women’s History Month with Honoring Women on the Frontline of COVID-19. The virtual event welcomes women across health care, education, and other industries to talk about the struggles and consequences of balancing work with the stress of taking on extra duties in the home,

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WED., MARCH 31 FILM • VIRTUAL The ACLU of Pennsylvania will host a screening of the documentary RBG, about the life and work of the late Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, along with the City of Asylum. The film will be followed by a Q&A with representatives from the ACLU and a discussion about what needs to be done for women’s rights in Pennsylvania. 7 p.m. Free with registration. alphabetcity.org •

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