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The Slaw: Staying On Top of Pittsburgh

Jan 29, 2020

Intro music: “Talkin to a Groundhog” by The Beagle Brothers 

What is Groundhog Day?

The Groundhog Day celebration takes place on February 2, every year. The celebration takes place in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania, located about two hours from Pittsburgh. Each year, the groundhog emerges from his lair and predicts how...


Jan 22, 2020

Jenna McGuiggan // Writing

 

Jenna McGuiggan is a freelance writer who lives in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She is one of the co-authors of the book “Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: A Visual History.” In addition to freelance writing, Jenna offers writing workshops through her website The Word Cellar.  

 

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Jan 15, 2020

On January 4, 2020, Very Local was part of hosting New Year/ New Galaxy, a performance from the jazz/funk/pop/hip-hop band Starship Mantis at Black Forge Coffee Shop II in McKees Rocks. Prior to the show, the band collaborated with Dancing Gnome Beer to create a special beer for the event; a cream ale that they named


Jan 7, 2020

Meet Melissa Larrick, Taproom Manager @ Hitchhiker Brewing

Melissa is the taproom manager at Hitchhiker Brewing and involved with the Pink Boots Society in Pittsburgh. 

 

Follow Melissa on Instagram @srslysue

 

Hitchhiker Brewing Locations

 

Hitchhiker Brewing first opened in Mt. Lebanon in 2014 and has since expanded...