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Meredith Peterson looks at parks differently from most. As executive director of the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh and the mother of a 16-year-old daughter with Down Syndrome, she knows that many people outside the disability community don’t realize how inaccessible parks can be to some. Something as simple as

Under drizzle at times on a dreary Saturday afternoon in the heart of Schenley Park, guests brightened the day with the finest colorful and bold headwear. It was the 26th annual PNC Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon. A little precipitation didn’t deter this crowd. Members of this group were

A free art exhibit in Frick Park is paying homage to the beauty and diversity of Pittsburgh parks.

What's going on this week in Pittsburgh? From Three Rivers Beer Week to Yinzercon, here's everything you need to know about.

A new ice cream flavor celebrating Earth Month will benefit programming at a Pittsburgh park. The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream on Thursday announced the new flavor, which will be available starting Sunday throughout the month of April. It will benefit youth educational programming at the Frick

The man already facing dozens of charges for allegedly hiding a camera in a public restroom at The Frick Pittsburgh, is facing more counts against him.

Some Squirrel Hill residents are petitioning Pittsburgh officials to temporarily hold off on reconfiguring a dangerous intersection in their neighborhood. City officials, however, claim the proposed work needs to be done quickly because money for it is included in the $25.3 million of federal funding being used to pay for

Get advice from national experts or just explore fun things to do outside with the region's top environmental groups.

Things to do this week in Pittsburgh, from outdoor recreation and fashion shows to film festivals and dance productions: April 4-10.

The Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show continues, Women's History Month kicks off, the St. Patrick's Day Parade returns -- and so much more to do this week: March 7-13.