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Where Does Halloween Come From?

90.5 WESA | By Essential Pittsburgh

Published October 31, 2014 at 5:24 PM EDT

Halloween is the second biggest consumer holiday after Christmas. But what are its origins? Pop culture contributor Joe Wos joins us to provide a history of All Hallow’s Eve and how it’s been celebrated in the Steel City.

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State of the artists: Survey suggests struggles in Pittsburgh

Bill O'Driscoll

Pittsburgh artist Gavin Benjamin moved to Columbus due to high housing costs, neighborhood changes, and challenges facing local artists, highlighting issues like low wages and limited support in Pittsburgh’s art scene.
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What to do in Pittsburgh this weekend (Dec. 13-15)

Bill O'Driscoll

Relive "A Christmas Story," check out ice sculptures at an Oakland holiday festival or listen to the Pittsburgh Symphony's "Holiday Pops" — here's what to do in Pittsburgh this weekend.
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Rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral includes custom organ from Lehigh Valley company

Julian Abraham | Lehigh Valley News

As part of the ongoing restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris in the aftermath of its 2019 fire, one of its new electric organs was supplied by Allen Organ of Macungie.

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