PHOTOS BY PREP SOLUTIONS When stepping through the front door of 140 Bigham Street on Mount Washington, a few details stand out immediately; century-old leaded glass and intricate millwork honor the age of the grand home, while funky fixtures, a custom cut-glass railing and a high-contrast, black-and-white paint job firmly bring the house into the 21st century.  That juxtaposition was intentional, says owner David Allen of Building Greatness LLC. “This renovation project was carefully planned to transform the space into modern living with respect to the home’s heritage,” he says. “We s ..read more

PHOTO COURTESY ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS The gleefully violent action comedy “Boy Kills World” succeeds by refracting the “Hunger Games” formula through a funhouse mirror. The trappings of that series and its imitators — the greedy, totalitarian regime, the desperate resistance, the gamified public executions — are all here. Somehow, though, they’re funny while also being almost stunningly violent. Should it work? Probably not. Does it? Absolutely. As a child, Boy’s (Bill Skarsgård) family was publicly executed by the despotic Hilda van der Koy (Famke Janssen) as part of an annual celebration du ..read more

WALNUT STREET IN SHADYSIDE | PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK Businesses are starting to fill in some of the many vacancies along Shadyside’s Walnut Street that have concerned shoppers and some local retailers on this trendy shopping avenue. Independent bookstore Amazing Books announced on social media that it has closed its original Downtown location and is setting up shop in the former Athleta space that became vacant earlier this year. It hopes to open by mid-May. “We are super-excited to be bringing our always amazing selection of used books and records to Walnut Street. Our new space at 5430 Walnut ..read more

PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK I vividly remember standing in a long line at 5 a.m. on May 14, 1994 to get into the new Warhol museum. Fireworks had lit up the sky at midnight, when the $12 million eclectic space on the North Shore opened to the public; curious throngs poured in over the next 24 hours. My other memory from that visit was the thrill of pushing around those floating Silver Clouds on the Fifth Floor. The Warhol celebrates its 30th anniversary this month, as one of the major attractions that draws people to the Steel City from around the world. It’s just one of the important anniversary s ..read more

PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK Taking care of your teeth can do more than prevent cavities.  According to Dr. Martinna Bertolini, an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and more have been linked to dental health. The same bacteria that causes problems in oral cavities, and are typically only found in oral cavities, have been shown to cause inflammation in other areas of the body, Bertolini says. “We know some patients, they can tend to have these bacteria traveling from the mouth to the distant organs in the body,” she says ..read more

THE NEW FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY AT PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. | PHOTO COURTESY TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION When I was flying out of Boston Logan International Airport recently, the TSA agent asked me to slide over to the left slightly after I handed him my driver’s license at the security checkpoint. “Just stand there and look at the camera,” he said.  It took a second. He verified a match and let me move on. Now that facial recognition technology has arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport. PHOTO COURTESY TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION The Transpo ..read more

AN ELEPHANT AT THE PITTSBURGH ZOO AND AQUARIUM | PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK This summer, an Allegheny County library card will give you access to far more than just books, periodicals, movies and library computers. It also will give you access to the Summer Staycation 2024 RAD Pass — more than 100,000 free admissions to such attractions as the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, National Aviary, Mattress Factory, Heinz History Center, Children’s Museum and much, much more. RAD is the Allegheny Regional Asset District, which supports many of Pittsburgh’s cultural amenities through special tax revenue.&n ..read more

Breed: AmericanSex: FemaleAge: 1.1 yearsWeight: 5 pounds Meet Xiang Xiang! Meet Xiang Xiang! This 1-year-old girl came to Animal Friends as an owner surrender when they were not allowed bunnies in their new rental. Xiang Xiang is a sweet girl, who loves pets and playing with her hay cubes! She could also potentially live with another bun – pending a successful meet and greet. If you’re interested in this gorgeous bun, fill out an application ThinkingOutsideTheCage.Org. All of our animals are altered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines before being made available for adoption. Please rea ..read more

PHOTO COURTESY THE FRICK PITTSBURGH Summer Fridays aren’t just for the office — they’re also at The Frick. The museum’s outdoor concert series is back for its 10th season, which kicks off June 14 with a performance by choral group Vocal Confluence. That’s not the only reason to celebrate. This also marks the 30-year milestone of summer music on the grounds of the museum in Point Breeze. Below is the full lineup for the Summer Friday concert series. Performances begin at 6:30 p.m. on the North Lawn. A $5 donation is suggested. Related: See Which New Famous Artists Are Currently in Town at Th ..read more

Breed: AmericanSex: MaleAge: 0.5 yearsWeight: 3.4 pounds Meet Tiger’s Eye! It’s the Eye of the Tiger….oh wait, it’s Tiger’s Eye! This 6-month-old boy came to Animal Friends when he was abandoned. He is a very sweet bun and likes to receive pets but can be a little shy. He would not mind being in a home with a feline friend and could potentially live in a home with a dog, pending a successful meet and greet. If you’re interested in this gorgeous bun, fill out an application ThinkingOutsideTheCage.Org. All of our animals are altered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines before being made a ..read more