July Features First Families Learn about some of the men and women who were here back when Pittsburgh's history was just getting started, and meet some of their 21st-century relatives who are living links to our past. Read more. Oldies and Goodies Pittsburgh itself is one of the oldest things around here. In celebration of that milestone, we went in search of the other venerable places and people in Allegheny County. Read more. Pittsburgh 250 To commemorate the city's 250th birthday, the editors of Pittsburgh magazine compiled a timeline marking the major events that shaped the Pittsburgh region. Read more.

Web Features

Pittsburghese for Beginners

Love it or hate it, the Pittsburgh accent is alive and well. It's unique, that's for certain. But where did it come from? Who coined the term "yinz"? And when did North Side become "Norside"? Read more.

Pittsburgh Firsts

Did you know the first Jeep was developed by The American Bantam Car Co. in Butler? Well, that's just one of the little-known area firsts. Read more.

Let's Clear the Air: Dirty City?

In May, when the American Lung Association (ALA) proclaimed
the Pittsburgh region - based on research in Allegheny,
Westmoreland, Butler, Beaver, Armstrong, Washington and
Fayette counties - "America's Most Polluted City" in its
annual "State of the Air" report, there was cause for concern:
Hasn't the Steel City moved beyond major pollution concerns?
Some say yes, in fact, it has. Read more and weigh in with
your own comments.

Grill Talk

Cookout season is in full swing, so pull out the skewers and the barbecue sauce and get grilling. If you're a beginner or just someone who can't seem to grill dinner without burning it, consult our interview with chef Art Inzinga at pittsburghmagazine.com. He gives detailed directions on how to make the grill your summertime stove top, and reveals his secret recipe for a no-fail rub, perfect on ribs, chicken, beef, fish and veggies.
Read more.

also this month. . . RICK SEBAK A visit to Fort Pitt Museum connects to Pittsburgh's roots. CHRIS FENNIMORE Fry up some corn fritters, inspired by ingredients that would have been available to Colonial Pittsburghers. DR. FERNSTROM "Decoding the Labels."

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