Sally Quinn, Author at NEXTpittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s 9 best grilled cheese sandwiches, the ultimate comfort food

Brisk fall days mean a welcome return to soft fleece layers, cozy socks – and a yearning for grilled cheese sandwiches. Whether you like a no-nonsense sandwich or one with the works, we tracked down the top choices -- and don't forget the sides.

14 Oct 2021

7 reasons to catch the explosive Pompeii: The Exhibition at Carnegie Science Center

Pompeii was rediscovered just 250 years ago. Since then, archaeologists have worked to unearth the people, buildings and artifacts.

30 Sep 2021

13 can’t-miss October events for kids in Pittsburgh

October wows with great big stuff for kids to do in Pittsburgh.

27 Sep 2021

Meet Danielle Obisie-Orlu, the new Youth Poet Laureate of Allegheny County

"I think there’s a pool of compassion we have within ourselves and the more and more time you spend outside of your own little bubble, the deeper that well of compassion becomes.”

22 Sep 2021

Black Lives in Focus at Pitt showcases and amplifies Black experiences and voices

The pieces are lovely, beautiful, jarring and painful, rich with emotion and passion.

13 Sep 2021

10 top events in September for Pittsburgh kids

Just because school is back in session, that’s no reason to imagine fun has come to an end.

30 Aug 2021

11 ways to help Pittsburgh kids get free back-to-school supplies

According to teachers involved with The Education Partnership, kids who are equipped with the proper learning tools show increased classroom participation, higher academic achievement and are more likely to complete homework assignments.

12 Aug 2021

8 cooking classes for Pittsburgh’s budding chefs

Luckily for Pittsburgh kids and their grownups, there are plenty of places offering cooking classes for kids.

07 Jul 2021

9 things you need to know about the reopening of the Children’s Museum

The museums will reopen on Saturday, June 12, with new exhibits, refreshed spaces and more ways for kids to explore their curiosity.

10 Jun 2021

6 local farms where you can pick your own berries, cherries and even flowers

Visiting Pittsburgh farms to harvest buckets of strawberries and blueberries has become a family tradition that transcends generations.

08 Jun 2021

Author Sally Quinn