It’s officially spooky story season! And that means, it’s time to share some stories of haunted and supernatural Pittsburgh. Our beautiful city is steeped in […] The post Ghosts and Spooky Stories from Pittsburgh: Part I appeared first on Positively Pittsburgh ..read more

Pittsburgh, with its stunning riverfront, sprawling parks, winding trails, and nearby natural wonders, offers a wealth of opportunities to enhance wellness through outdoor activities. Residents and […] The post Boost Your Wellness: Embrace the Outdoors in Pittsburgh appeared first on Positively Pittsburgh ..read more

  The crunch of a Heinz Pickle is a familiar sound on countless picnic tables, barbecue grills, and kitchen counters. But how did this iconic condiment […] The post The Heinz Pickle: A Dill-icious History appeared first on Positively Pittsburgh ..read more

  H.H. Holmes is notorious for the creation of his “Murder Castle” in Chicago, IL, where he lured victims to stay at his hotel during the […] The post H.H. Holmes: The Devil in the Keystone State appeared first on Positively Pittsburgh ..read more

An Immigrant’s Story Many immigrants to the U.S. brought recipes with them from the Old Country, but Antonio Zambelli was a bit different. He brought his family’s recipes for creating fireworks. Italians enjoy celebrating holidays and festivals with fireworks, and Zambelli brought that love of pyrotechnics with him. Thank goodness he did so, otherwise our skies for the past one hundred plus years would have been a lot less colorful and our celebrations less jubilant. A Family Affair In 1893, at the age of 16, Zambelli emigrated from a village near Naples, Italy to New Castle, Pennsylvania. He ..read more

Many area schools are about to let out for the summer. And if you’re worried about what to do to keep your kids entertained, look no further! Here’s the Positively Pittsburgh list of summer activities for kids. We hope these keep your kids entertained and you sane! Summer Camp There are many local summer camps in Pittsburgh, ranging from STEM to language camps to the more traditional camps. Check out our local summer camp guide to find the camp for your kids. Summer Movies Many Pittsburgh theaters offer discounted or free morning showings of second-run children’s movies. This is a great way t ..read more

With warm weather, school out of session, and less responsibilities, who doesn’t love summer?  If truth be told, sometimes all that freedom can lead to that dreaded lament of children, “I’m bored.” There’s no need to be bored with all the wonderful summer camps in our area to choose from-everything from arts camps to zoo camps.  The following is a list of camps to enrich your child’s summer. Be sure to contact the camps directly for the most up to date information. ABC’s for Children ABC’s for Children will provide your child with a safe, loving environment that encourages learning a ..read more

  If you could describe Joe Hardy with one phrase, it might be “Go big or go home.” Joseph A. Hardy III, the billionaire founder of 84 Lumber and Nemacolin Resort, lived his life without hesitation. Hardy was born in Pittsburgh on January 7, 1923, and attended Mt. Lebanon High School, Shadyside Academy, and Lehigh University. When he was a senior at Lehigh, Hardy enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served as a radioman during World War II. After the war, Hardy worked at the family-owned jewelry store Hardy & Hayes, a three-story shop on Wood Street. He attended the University of ..read more

Murder, Inc. One of the most notorious crime enforcement groups in mafia history, Murder, Inc. was run out of New York City. They worked to do the gruesome side of business for the National Crime Syndicate; that was made up of at least 14 organized crime groups, including the Jewish Mafia and the Italian American Mafia. Murder, Inc. was well-known for their heinous hits. They kept the American public enrapt with the headlines their murders created. Murder, Inc. had several hitmen in their group, and one of the most notorious was Harry Strauss aka “Pittsburgh Phil.” Pittsburgh Phil was born an ..read more

Campus Laboratory School K-8 The Campus Laboratory School of Carlow University (CLS) is a Catholic, Laboratory, and Independent School with a longstanding commitment to  excellence in education. Our reputation for academic achievement and  commitment to student success sets us apart in the Pittsburgh region. We are unique among the education institutions as we offer a distinctive educational opportunity for children Preschool through Grade 8 with early childhood options including Montessori and Reggio-Inspired preschool programs. We believe in the power of community engagement, fost ..read more