Looking to stay connected with Pittsburgh’s vibrant community of writers, creators, and local experts? Here’s a curated list of Substack newsletters by Pittsburgh writers.
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Directory of Pittsburgh Substack Newsletters
- A Good Time with Casey Barber – Casey Barber is a food lover who was born and raised in Pittsburgh. She writes about food and fun things and should be on your radar because she wrote the book “Pierogi Love.”
- A More Perfect Region – The Substack newsletter from the Pittsburgh Futures Collaborative, a nonprofit that works on coaching leaders to make Pittsburgh a region where everyone can thrive.
- Breathing Space – Virginia Monantez, aka Jane Pitt, has been tweeting and writing about Pittsburgh since the internet was born. In addition to providing a humorous look at local events, she is a published author and also writes about local history.
- Buried Ledes by Bobby Cherry – Journalist Bobby Cherry curates news stories and other interesting information. He is a super fan of Sheetz and also maintains a website about Christmas.
- Facts Over Fear: Natalie Bencivenga – Natalie Bencivenga is a Pittsburgh journalist and host on KDKA radio.
- Joyful Chaos with Rachel Ekstrom Courage – Rachel Ekstrom Courage is a literary agent and author based in Pittsburgh.
- Pittsburgh Art Book Fair – The Pittsburgh Art Book Fair (PABF) is a free celebration of printed matter featuring over 60 local, national, and international exhibitors. Co-presented by Carnegie Museum of Art and Pittsburgh Art Book Fair.
- Pittsburgh Pizza News – Dan Tallerico is a Pittsburgh pizza expert. Subscribe for the scoop on the best slices in the ‘Burgh.
- Pittsburgh Startup News – Updates, events and news about Pittsburgh startups.
- Pittsburgh Tech Beat – Austin Orth publishes a monthly roundup of Pittsburgh tech news.
- Pittsburgh’s Green and Gray – Laura Zurowski writes about Pittsburgh parks and photography.
- Rootbound – A newsletter exploring gardening, plants, people, culture, history and the way that we’re all connected.
- The Hazards of Love – Katie Oldaker is one of the organizers of Pittsburgh’s Queer Craft Market. The Hazards of Love focuses on writing projects.
- The Latest From Littsburgh – Littsburgh is a website and newsletter celebrating Pittsburgh authors and local literary events.
- The Modern Rabbi – Thoughts from Rabbi Seth Adelson, spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Shalom in Pittsburgh.
- Trumplessness – Journalist Annie Saunders provides a round-up of news stories.
- Weed Church – Casey Taylor writes about religion, art, technology and cannabis.
- Yinz Vote – Yinz Vote is on a mission to empower every Pittsburgher with the information they need to vote on election day.
- You Have Left the Planned Route – Book reviews and recommendations, personal essays, and commentary on politics from Melissa Firman.
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