Biggest stories of 2011 -- Pittsburgh Pop, Rock and Rap bi13670460 Going the year the hype was building on rap's Batman and Robin -- Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller. Both of them delivered, taking the music to the people throughout the States and Europe and becoming the first rappers to top the Billboard charts. There's little doubt they're the story of the year local music. 1

Pedicabbers pedal Pittsburgh patrons bi13670460 In many months operating a pedicab, Levi Pettler has pulled a wide range of clients, ranging..

Holiday season rings house tours bi13670460 Several other house tours are scheduled weekend and next: The Scottdale Historical Society hold the Scottdale Christmas House Tour from 2 to 6 p.m. today. At least five houses be on the tour. Tickets are $15 per person or two for $25. Tickets are available at Collections by Marty, 143 St.; the Peter S

New culture center to connect Pittsburghers to 'faraway lands' bi13670460 The Carnegie Museum of Natural History has established the third of five new centers, the Center for World Cultures, to better connect visitors to peoples of the past -- and present. "We want to be more relevant to the public and get our research more out on the floor -- get the back of the house to the front of the house," said director Sandra Olsen

Biggest stories of 2011 -- Pittsburgh Pop, Rock and Rap bi13670460 Going the year the hype was building on rap's Batman and Robin -- Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller. Both of them delivered, taking the music to the people throughout the States and Europe and becoming the first rappers to top the Billboard charts. There's little doubt they're the story of the year local music. 1

Pedicabbers pedal Pittsburgh patrons bi13670460 In many months operating a pedicab, Levi Pettler has pulled a wide range of clients, ranging..

Holiday season rings house tours bi13670460 Several other house tours are scheduled weekend and next: The Scottdale Historical Society hold the Scottdale Christmas House Tour from 2 to 6 p.m. today. At least five houses be on the tour. Tickets are $15 per person or two for $25. Tickets are available at Collections by Marty, 143 St.; the Peter S

New culture center to connect Pittsburghers to 'faraway lands' bi13670460 The Carnegie Museum of Natural History has established the third of five new centers, the Center for World Cultures, to better connect visitors to peoples of the past -- and present. "We want to be more relevant to the public and get our research more out on the floor -- get the back of the house to the front of the house," said director Sandra Olsen

Hot picks: Bob Seger, Kyle Abraham, Tinariwen bi13670460 Also: Just when you thought Halloween was over, along comes the exhibit "The Living Dead History of ," opens at WildCard Lawrenceville

Inspirations sought for sixth annual home renovation contest bi13670460 The Post-Gazette and the Community Design Center of are sponsoring sixth annual home renovation contest for homeowners living Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties

Renovation contest under way bi13670460 Has your house had a makeover? Reveal the Post-Gazette! Entries are now being accepted for the 2011-12 Renovation Inspiration Contest sponsored by the PG and Community Design Center of . Enter one room or your entire house; the categories are $50,000 or less and more than $50,000

Doo-wop acts reunite for holiday concert bi13670460 Jay Black -- the singer known as "The Voice," who became famous the '60s as lead singer of Jay and the Americans -- offers two theories on why doo-wop music maintains such a strong fan community, and draws thousands of all ages to 's annual Doo Wop Holiday Reunion Show

Light Up Weekend Schedule bi13670460 FRIDAY CITY-COUNTY BUILDING Noon: Lighting of the City of 's Holiday Tree. U.S. STEEL TOWER PLAZA Noon: Creche Dedication. The Creche, a replica of the Creche St. Peter's Square Rome, open at noon and be on view 24 hours a day through Jan. 7

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