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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

A chef plates a meal at Market Central — the larger lower campus alternative to The Perch. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Senior Staff Photographer)

Staff picks: Best of Campus Cuisine

By The Pitt News Staff August 20, 2018
Many students don’t look too deeply into their food options before coming to school. Thankfully, our staff is here to shed light on dining options on campus!
Sephora and Coffee Tree Roasters sit side by side on Walnut Street in Shadyside. (Photo by Janine Faust | Contributing Editor)

Best neighborhoods for off-campus adventures

By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor August 20, 2018

For many new Pitt students, the busy, exciting atmosphere of city life is one of the reasons they chose to attend an urban university. With Oakland’s many hospitals, restaurants, drugstores and parks...

Pittsburgh’s fourth annual Picklesburgh celebration was staged on the Roberto Clemente Bridge for three days, July 20-22, this year instead of its usual two. (Photo by Anne Amundson | Staff Photographer)

Picklesburgh packs Roberto Clemente Bridge

By Grey McGettigan, For The Pitt News August 20, 2018
Picklesburgh’s fourth annual gathering did not disappoint, featuring a longer, larger and brinier celebration of all things pickled.
Pittsburgh-based children’s band Kelsey Friday & the Rest of the Week performed a variety of covers and original songs, including The Beatles’ “Blackbird,” at SouthSide Works Exposed on Sunday afternoon. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Visual Editor)

Art, music, pets and vets: SouthSide Works Exposed

As the City of Pittsburgh wound down from Fourth of July celebrations and stormy weather, the South Side neighborhood prepared for the 14th annual SouthSide Works Exposed arts festival from July 6 to 8. The...

A variety of musical groups, including folk and soul performers, take to the main stage during Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh’s annual free ten-day arts festival. (Photo by Anne Amundson | Staff Photographer)

Annual Three Rivers Arts Festival kicks off downtown

By Zachary Donovan | Staff Writer June 6, 2018

The City of Pittsburgh’s North Side was filled with the sound of country music and the sight of about 25 tons of trash this past weekend as the Kenny Chesney concert took over Heinz Field and the surrounding...

Christan Miller, owner of Eclipse Tattoo in Springdale, sits outside the Ravenwood Collective on Butler Street with her artwork on display at the 2018 Lawrenceville Art Crawl. (Photo by Jon Kunitsky | Staff Writer)

Lawrenceville Art Crawl leaves visitors in awe

By Jon Kunitsky | For The Pitt News May 30, 2018

Betsy Lewis, Emmy Brown and Emily Richards walked down Butler Street amid sun-showers and humidity Saturday afternoon. As rising juniors at Pitt majoring in microbiology, neuroscience and physics, respectively,...

One barista shows off her latte art outside Crazy Mocha Sewickley. (Photo courtesy of Alexa Manko)

Staff Picks: Coffee Craziness

By The Pitt News Staff May 30, 2018

For some, getting caffeinated is the most important part of mornings in college. But others prefer using the local coffee shops for an afternoon date, a study session or a meet-up with old friends. Whether...

Our Visual Editor Jane loves the seating area inside Sorrento’s Pizza Roma on Atwood Street. (Photo by Anne Amundson | Staff Photographer)

Staff Picks: Pizza Party

By The Pitt News Staff May 30, 2018

One thing most Pitt students learn during their first few months on campus is that they must choose sides for the ongoing battle between Sorrento’s Pizza Roma and Antoon’s Pizza.  Both sit on Atwood...

After an afternoon shower at the Highmark Stadium in Station Square, a rainbow stretches across the second annual Pittsburgh Taco Festival. (Photo by Delilah Bourque | Staff Writer)

Taco lovers lose their minds at Highmark Stadium

By Delilah Bourque | Staff Writer May 30, 2018

Think of your favorite food, the most versatile and delicious thing you think you could eat for every meal. Maybe for you, it’s pizza, pasta or sandwiches. For some, that food is tacos. Over...

Locals enjoy watching a free movie in the park on Flagstaff Hill in Oakland.
(The Pitt News File Photo)

Sneak peek: Free entertainment for this summer in the City

By Sarah Connor, Culture Editor May 23, 2018

Now that college students have finished their finals and high school students are going to prom, the summer season is truly about to begin. The City of Pittsburgh is ready to celebrate the sunny months...

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