On Bored: Traveling With My 15-Year-Old to New York
It began as a joke.
We boarded the train and sat down. I was traveling with my 15-year-old daughter, Alice. I looked up at the...
In Your Neighborhood: Zelienople
Median home cost: $372,630
Population: 3,827
Families (Ages 0-17): 31.5%
2 Local parks
2 Park playgrounds
Top Schools: Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School, Portersville Christian Academy, St. Gregory Catholic School,...
Hello, Columbus: A Road Trip to the Heart of It All
Some destinations sell themselves with spectacle. Columbus, Ohio, takes a quieter approach. Ohio is known as “the heart of it all,” and at the...
In Your Neighborhood: Shadyside
Median home cost: $511,529
Population: 14,218
Families (Ages 0-17): 7.3%
3 playgrounds
3 shopping districts
50+ dog-friendly businesses
Top Schools: Allerdice High School, Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy, Pittsburgh Capa...
U-Pick Farms in Western Pennsylvania
Going to a farm and picking fruit, flowers or other crops with your family is a great way to spend time outdoors and create...
Free and Discounted Admission to Pittsburgh Attractions
While some of the most well-known attractions in the Pittsburgh area can cost a pretty penny to visit, many of them offer free or...
Celebrating America’s 250th as a Family
By Kris Ann Valdez
Cities across the U.S. are preparing for once-in-a-generation celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. Throughout 2026, families can experience Revolutionary reenactments, heritage...
In Your Neighborhood: Mars
Median home cost: $518,981
Population: 1,458
Families (0-17): 25%
4 local parks
2 park playgrounds
2 movies filmed in Mars
Top Schools: Aquinas Academy, Mars Area Centennial School, Mars Area...
Spring Festivals in Pittsburgh
With the coming of spring, the world is opening back up again. The weather is nicer, outdoor attractions are opening their doors for the...
The Best Events in Pittsburgh This March
Pittsburgh Reptile Show and Sale
March 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Tarentum, PA
Meet experts and spend the day learning more about some amazing creatures at...
