When it comes to real estate, the only sure thing is that there are no sure things. And while the housing market might have heated up...

As a member of an eighth-generation farm family, agriculture has always been in Beth Carlson’s blood. But when she graduated from Mercer...

First-time visitors to the City of Pittsburgh who wander down Sherman Avenue might find themselves on the “Stroll and Sniff” tour. No,...

One of the best things about composting is that it is nearly impossible to do it wrong, according to Julie Travaglini, senior director of...

Pools and spas have been hot-ticket items for the last couple of years. Their popularity was sparked by the pandemic, which forced people...

A beautiful, green lawn has long been thought of as the preferred look for homeowners, but that opinion seems to be shifting. Many are...

In 2014, the spotted lanternfly made its first appearance in Pennsylvania in Berks County, located in the southeast region of the state....

The mission of Allegheny CleanWays is straightforward: to engage and empower people to clean up litter and illegal dumping in Allegheny...

We all watched in amazement as the real estate market embarked on a wild ride post-pandemic across the country. Things went a bit haywire...

With a lively sports scene, abundant art museums, incredible health systems and plentiful education options, it’s no wonder people choose...

Few things in life are more inconvenient than your furnace quitting in the middle of the night during a frigid January in Pittsburgh. And...

At 644 acres, Frick Park claims the title of the largest park in the City of Pittsburgh. This lovely slice of nature was originally...

When Steve Rennekemp says that “windows are in his blood,” he’s not kidding. The owner of Energy Swing Windows’ first job was testing...

Join Phipps Conservatory, Penn State extension and featured speaker Ellen Zachos, a Harvard graduate and the author of eight books...

On Sunday, July 10, a formal ribbon-cutting was held to officially open the Hartwood Acres Sculpture garden. The garden is the region’s...

There are a lot of projects that you can do in your home that add value, not to mention bring a smile every time you see the finished...

Looking outside at winter’s drab and dreary leftovers, everyone starts wistfully thinking of spring—a time for green grass, colorful...

There is no doubt about it—humans create a lot of waste. But more and more people are doing something about it, embracing the Zero Waste...

The City of Pittsburgh boasts an astonishing 163 parks, spread across 3,800 acres. The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is a nonprofit that...

The trend toward outdoor living has been increasing over the years, but it has accelerated by leaps and bounds during the pandemic....