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The entrance to the Monster Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19.

A weekend of eating, launching and smashing pumpkins at Monster Pumpkins Pittsburgh

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

Fall in Pittsburgh is synonymous with foliage, apples, rainy days and, now, enormous pumpkins. The Monster Pumpkins Festival came to Pittsburgh’s Strip District on Oct. 19-20, bringing local business...

The Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkins Festival will be held Oct. 19 to 20 on the North Shore.

Oakland Outlook: Fun activities to kick off fall

By Megan Williams and Ana Eberts, For The Pitt News October 10, 2019
Leave your summer routine behind and adventure both in and around Oakland this fall. Digital staff writers Megan Williams and Ana Eberts share their favorite fall activities to do around the City in this week’s edition of Oakland Outlook.
Singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne will perform at the Roxian Theater in McKees Rocks on Oct. 8.

Fall events you ‘autumn’ check out

By Sara Nuss, Staff Writer August 19, 2019
From hitting up music festivals to attending sporting events, there are many ways for returning students to entertain themselves in the bustling City of Pittsburgh. With fall just around the corner, it’s best to keep in mind any upcoming opportunities to attend concerts, fall festivals and other celebrations that come with the change of the weather. 
The Artist Autumn

The Artist Autumn

By Emily Pinigis, For The Pitt News October 25, 2018
Auburn hair and auburn leaves The fragrance of peace surrounds her Spread across the land by her radiant smile And all is calm in the world
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