From Pittsburgh
A little local reading.
Thoughtful notes, places to wander, and ideas for settling into the city.
Latest notes
When the Robots Come to Pittsburgh: What to Watch at IROS 2026
From humanoid machines and autonomous navigation to tactile sensing and the future of robotics, Pittsburgh will host one of the field's biggest research gatherings this fall.
Friday Afternoons on the North Side: The Pittsburgh Farmers Market Worth Planning Around
The Northside Farmers Market is less a quick shopping stop than a weekly neighborhood ritual: one that turns a Friday afternoon into an easy, distinctly Pittsburgh outing.
Six Evenings: A Fall Date Night Guide to Pittsburgh
Six distinct Pittsburgh evenings for fall: some elegant, some curious, some wonderfully atmospheric, and none that require rushing from one reservation to the next.