Exploring Pittsburgh’s Parks | Mellon Park
By Nick Suarez, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
On the grounds of what used to be the estate of philanthropic industrialist R.B. Mellon, Mellon Park consists of gently sloping hills, dispersed trees and two gardens, all encircled by an iron fence.
Oakland Outlook: Feeling welcome by walking
By Sarah Stager, For The Pitt News
September 26, 2019
In this week's Oakland Outlook, Sarah Stager talks about how she came to know and love Oakland by walking around the neighborhood.
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 surrounding our campus, students have a good idea of what life is like in an urban area. But what many...