HOLIDAYS

Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter with processions

2013-05-05 00:18:51

By Ann Rodgers

On most days, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral blends into its historic campus surroundings in Oakland, but not during Holy Week.

Denver pot holiday brings tight security

2013-04-20 00:12:40

By Kristen Wyatt

Tens of thousands of people are expected to gather today in Denver to celebrate and smoke marijuana.

April Fools' collegiate satire often proves tiring

2013-04-01 00:10:40

By Maria Sciullo

When April Fools' Day editions aren't executed well, the joke's on the campus newspapers.

Ancient Ukrainian tradition transforms eggs into intricate masterpieces

2013-03-28 08:45:26

By Janice Crompton

These days, the tradition is celebrated at Easter, when groups gather to decorate eggs in intricate, painstaking detail.

Family's century-old Passover tradition alive, well in Pittsburgh

2013-03-25 00:12:33

By Anya Sostek

One hundred years ago, the Marcus family gathered in Pittsburgh at the beginning of Passover. Tonight, they will do the same.

Downtown Pittsburgh bustling with St. Patrick's Day activities

2013-03-15 16:41:27

Dan Majors

From the parade to musicians playing on Market Square, there's no shortage of fun this weekend.

Pittsburgh's 2013 St. Patrick's Day parade offers more for kids

2013-03-14 00:37:34

This year's parade will feature some new features likely to appeal to young people and children.

America goes green: Irish culture takes center stage at this time of year

2013-03-14 00:31:26

By Len Barcousky

The period around St. Patrick's Day are the "high holy days" for the region's Irish-Americans. And it's a time to celebrate for many others.

St. Patrick's Day: A special in Pittsburgh region since 1869

2013-03-14 00:28:31

By Len Barcousky

Pittsburgh's first recorded St. Patrick's Day parade began at noon on March 17 that year.

New shuttles tested for Saturday's St. Patrick's Day events

2013-03-14 00:12:55

By Ed Blazina

City officials want to determine whether off-site parking would be one way of dealing with continuing parking problems in the South Side.

Twenty years later, Pittsburgh residents remember St. Patrick's Day Parade blizzard

2013-03-13 17:16:23

Kaitlynn Riely

Even though the blizzard dumped more than 23 inches of snow on Pittsburgh in a single 24-hour period, the parade proceeded as scheduled.

Pittsburgh's St. Patrick's Day Parade gets its own official T-shirt

2013-02-28 16:10:08

Kaitlynn Riely

The inaugural shirts, officially "Irish green" in color, include images of past parade participants and will be sold throughout the region.

These days, the Internet often drives Cupid's arrow

2013-02-14 06:44:54

By Taryn Luna

There's no shortage of unmarried people on the market, and on this Valentine's Day, a lot hope their soul mate is just a click away.

Tradition rules in gifts for Valentine's Day

2013-02-14 04:59:36

By Margaret Smykla

Even shoppers who waited until the last minute -- typically men -- are likely to still be able to find a perfect gift today.

Communication is key, couples say of their enduring marriages

2013-02-14 04:54:53