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NEXTpittsburgh

Pittsburghers telling the stories of Pittsburgh.

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A NextPittsburgh weekly video series showing you a behind-the-curtain look at all things Pittsburgh hosted by Boaz Frankel.

Boaz Frankel tours Mancini's Strip District bakery with owner Nick Mancini Hartner.
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Backstage at Pittsburgh’s 96-year-old bakery: Mancini’s

by Boaz FrankelFebruary 6, 2023February 6, 2023

Mancini’s Original Italian Twist loaves didn’t get their signature twist for decoration – it’s all practical. Watch how they make it with Boaz Frankel.

Molly Tighe, archivist at Chatham University, shows Boaz Frankel around Mellon Hall, which used to be one of the fanciest mansions in America.
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America’s fanciest mansion is at home on Chatham’s campus

by Boaz FrankelJanuary 30, 2023January 30, 2023
Caitlin Northup of American Sun & Reader shows Boaz Frankel some of the equipment at their eyeglasses frame factory.
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Have a look at the only eyeglasses factory in Pittsburgh

by Boaz FrankelJanuary 23, 2023January 23, 2023
Pastor Tom Hall gives Boaz Frankel a tour of the sanctuary at the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh.
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Where are the $50 million Tiffany stained glass windows in Downtown Pittsburgh?

by Boaz FrankelJanuary 17, 2023January 17, 2023
Michael Walter, Tour Coordinator at the Nationality Rooms, opens a secret door to show Boaz Frankel one of the hidden corridors at the Cathedral of Learning.
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We found a hidden staircase at the Cathedral of Learning

by Boaz FrankelJanuary 9, 2023January 17, 2023
Shawn Patton shows Boaz how to get a bouncy ball from the giant toy machine at Schell Games.
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Visit Schell Games, the video game capital of Pittsburgh

by Boaz FrankelDecember 19, 2022December 19, 2022
Sergeant Robert Digiacomo of the Pittsburgh Bomb Squad shows off some antique artillery to Boaz Frankel.
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Meet the Pittsburgh Bomb Squad — and its robot helpers

by Boaz FrankelDecember 12, 2022December 12, 2022
Boaz Frankel and tunnel manager Paul Manyisha explore one of the many rooms inside the Fort Pitt Tunnel.
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Did you know there are secret rooms inside the Fort Pitt Tunnel?

by Boaz FrankelDecember 5, 2022December 5, 2022
Nick Duerlinger invites Boaz into his Victorian home in the Allegheny West neighborhood.
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Getting ‘nebby’ in a North Side Victorian all decked out for Christmas

by Boaz FrankelNovember 28, 2022November 28, 2022
Boaz holds an angora rabbit at Humane Animal Rescue's east side campus.
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Angora rabbits, alligators and more surprises at Humane Animal Rescue

by Boaz FrankelNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022

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