April Features PhilanSHOPic Inspired by philanthropy, these local shop owners support charity with the belief that retail therapy isn't only about good shopping, it's also about shopping that does some good. See the interactive shopping guide.

 

Unmistakably Myron

The late Myron Cope was family in Pittsburgh, in Western Pennsylvania, in the company of Steelers' fans everywhere. How he came to exert such a powerful hold on people who did not know him personally is a mystery he carried to his grave. Read more.

Web Features

Go Green at Home

U.S. Earth Day is April 22—why not celebrate by going green at home?
We surveyed local green-building architects to compile a list of simple
changes you can make in your everyday life to lessen your negative impact
on the environment—and hey, you might just save a couple of greenbacks
in the process. View the list.

 

Steel City Sports (Men Need Not Apply)
This month, Pittsburgh Passion, our local women's football league, takes on a
new season of brutal tackles and picture-perfect plays. But believe it or not,
there's sugar and spice under those grass-stained uniforms: The players make
time to mentor children and give motivational speeches at local schools. The
Passion isn't the only women's sports league garnering a following (and making
a difference) in the region. See a list of more female sports teams that call
Pittsburgh home.

 

 

Holy 'Mole
Food Editor Kate Chynoweth profiles the avocado and the recipes it appears in around the world. The most popular of them is the trustiest of chip dips: guacamole. Think your guac recipe is the best in the city? Submit it for a chance to win a $50 restaurant certificate.

 

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also this month. . . RICK SEBAK A Smashing Piece of History in Forest Hills. CHRIS FENNIMORE Deceptively Delicious Recipes for April Fools Day. DR. FERNSTROM The High Price of Organic Foods: Is It Worth It?       more from PITTSBURGH magazine