exploring Pittsburgh Archives

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...