Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ at Places It Was Shot Near Pittsburgh

If spooky season has you thinking about this cinematic masterpiece, there’s two great ways to celebrate it this month at filming locations near Pittsburgh.

Fun Frights for All Ages at Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest

The Phantom wakes to welcome you to a spooky-fun adventure!

Horror and Thriller Books to Read From Pittsburgh Authors

Pittsburgh has a whole pumpkin patch full of horror and thriller authors writing books that take you as light or as dark as you want to go.

The 10 Best Horror Movies You Can Watch in Pittsburgh Movie Theaters This October

Here are the 10 best horror movies you can see at Pittsburgh-area theaters this October — unranked, because we just can’t pick favorites.

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These 10 Pittsburgh Legends Reveal Their Star on the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame for the 2026 Induction

Former Penguins owner Mario Lemieux, broadcaster Myron Cope, and photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris were among the 10 honorees celebrated at the Strip District Terminal.

Collier’s Cuts: In ‘The Social Reckoning,’ Aaron Sorkin Revisits Facebook, Where Things Have Gotten Worse

Sixteen years later, Sorkin returns to the topic of Facebook with The Social Reckoning, writing and directing an account of a rare moment when it looked like Mark Zuckerberg might actually be forced to confront the consequences of his actions.

10 Coolest Goth, Horror & Alternative Shops in Pittsburgh

Check out 10 of the coolest goth, horror, and alternative shops in Pittsburgh stocking oddities, witchy goods, horror collectibles, and so much more.

Pittsburgh’s Best New Restaurants and Bars of 2026

From a Hungarian-inspired dining room earning national acclaim to a volcano-powered tiki bar and a speakeasy with caviar-topped late-night snacks, these are the openings making Pittsburgh hungry for more.

8 Lamb Recipes to Celebrate 35 Years of ‘The Silence of the Lambs’

Thirty-five years after Pittsburgh’s Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall gave Hannibal Lecter his cage, TABLE serves up eight lamb recipes for a watch party worth screaming about.

8 Spooky-Good Halloween Party Recipes for Home or Office

From a color-changing Poison Apple Punch to mummified shepherd’s pies and blackberry spiders, these eight studio-tested recipes get oohs and aahs for their witty looks, and even more for their flavor.

Jack O’Lantern Roasted Beets with Apple Cider Glaze

Before pumpkins, jack o’lanterns were carved from root vegetables. We carve golden beets instead, roast them until tender, and drizzle them with a brown sugar and apple cider glaze. Devilishly delicious.

Roasted Squash Salad with Mozzarella Skulls for Halloween

Roasted dumpling squash, crisp apple, kale, and pepitas make a healthy base. Grinning mozzarella skulls, shaped in a candy mold, and a homemade fig and honey vinaigrette make it a Halloween showpiece.

Mummified Shepherd’s Pie in Individual Crocks for Halloween

Piped stripes of mashed potatoes and a pair of candy eyes mummify our classic shepherd’s pie. Baked in individual crocks, it’s buffet-friendly and perfect for your next gathering of goblins.

6 Frozen Cocktail Recipes for a Sweltering Pittsburgh Summer

From dill-infused vodka and coffee ice cubes to Aleppo pepper, these inventive frozen cocktail recipes from Pittsburgh's Fig & Ash deliver a wallop of flavor with every icy sip.

Disney Adult Dole Whip Cocktail

You don't have to go all the way to Disney to recreate this treat and you can even upgrade it to a cocktail for the adults in the room.

Frozen Tiki-Style Espresso Martini

Adding in flavors of banana and coconut with a frozen finish.

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Sister Shelly Farabaugh: Prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh

Sister Michele “Shelly” Farabaugh was voted Prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh on April 16, 2026. Learn her story.

Collier’s Cuts: Up Close and Deceptive With Fraudster Elizabeth Holmes in ‘You Can See Everything’

It’s an unlikely choice for the week’s most hotly anticipated new movie: A three-hour documentary about a comedian hanging out with a convicted fraudster.

Your Guide to Portals of Fear Haunted Attraction: Tickets, VIP Experience & What to Expect

The haunted house Portals of Fear features great performers and a memorable theme.

Fun Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Week

From an evening with the symphony to an outdoor outing for the whole family, the city is packed with events.

Batty Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Harissa Hand Pies

A thick coat of glossy black sesame seeds makes these bat-shaped hand pies unlike any other Halloween appetizer, and a filling of sweet potato, black beans, harissa, and hot honey will have you coming back for more. Which is more than can be said for actual bats.

Savory Pumpkin Dip with a Halloween Skull Cheese Board

Bacon, garlic, shallot, and cheddar turn pumpkin into a bewitching savory dip, and a brie skull with a salami wig and a crown of marigolds turns the cheese board around it into the life of the party.

Colorful Cocktails to Cure the Blues

Drink the rainbow to cure the blues.

Lamb Loin With Green Chile Harissa

This lamb loin with green chile harissa combines tender lamb with a spicy green chile sauce and smooth chickpea purée.

Pumpkin Spice Martini Recipe: A Fall Cocktail That’s Hauntingly Good

Spice-infused vodka, espresso, and caramel syrup make a fall cocktail that works at happy hour and at the dinner table.

Golden Path Zero-Proof Recipe (Smoked Agave & Marigold Mocktail)

A sophisticated, Mexican-inspired zero-proof cocktail that blends earthy marigold tea, smoked agave, and tart citrus.

Frozen Sauvignon Blanc Cocktail

A smooth, icy slush with bright citrus flavors and a spicy touch of jalapeno.

Frozen Dirty Martini

Instead of serving it straight from the shaker, this recipe combines freezer-chilled dill-infused vodka with a light, flaky pickle juice granita.

Collier’s Cuts: Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson Face Off in ‘Verity’ While Tom Cruise Goes Wild in ‘Digger’

Sean Collier takes a look at two very different releases at the movie theater this week with Anne Hathaway in Verity and Tom Cruise in Digger.

Confluence Theater of Pittsburgh Unveils 2027 Season Lineup

The merger of the Pittsburgh Public Theater and the Pittsburgh CLO, has announced its inaugural season of shows — and the calendar stretches all the way through 2027, with no off-season.

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Fallingwater and Frank Lloyd Wright

For Fallingwater’s 90th anniversary, its director, Justin Gunther, shares three surprising things you may not know about Frank Lloyd Wright and the iconic home he built over a waterfall. And with the Laurel Highlands peaking with autumn color, there’s no better time to visit—or revisit.

Honoring Edna Lewis: Lessons on Food, Tradition, and Family from ‘The Taste of Country Cooking’

A group of Pittsburghers celebrate "The Taste of Country Cooking" and Edna Lewis’s legacy, with Southern cooking and lessons for the next generation.

Blue Fashion & Interior Design Ideas in Pittsburgh to Create a Calm, Stylish Presence

Discover blue interior design ideas and luxury fashion from Pittsburgh designers and boutiques like Larrimor's, Carabella, and madDesigns.

Shop of the Week: HeidiOptics Makes a Case for Eyewear as Personal Style

Owner Heidi Weitz has spent two decades curating distinctive frames and helping Pittsburghers find the pair that feels like them.

The Best of Maison et Objet and Paris Design Week 2026: Ceramics, Color, and Craft

Ceramics at monumental scale, glass that seems to boil, and a rising tide of purple: the standout designers and objects from this fall’s Maison&Objet and Paris Design Week.

How to Make Decorating Decisions You Won’t Regret: Smart Ideas From a Pittsburgh Interior Designer

For an interior designer who spends her workdays immersed in what’s new and what’s next, Colleen Simonds never chased trends when it came to decorating her Pittsburgh home. Nearly a decade later, she still wouldn’t change a thing. The secret to her pick-and-stick decisions? Trust what you love, design for how you want to feel, and commit to choices that can go the distance. Although nine years in, she might be rethinking that ice maker.

Head Downtown for Halloween Fun, Photo Ops, and Vendors at the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s Fall Fest

Pittsburgh Playhouse's Fall Fest brings family-friendly crafts and activities, costumes and games, and a Halloween performance to Downtown.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s ‘Giselle’ Is Fall’s Creepiest Ballet 

Just in time for Halloween, PBT kicks off its season with one of ballet’s darkest tales, complete with doomed romance, supernatural vengeance, and murderous ghosts who really know how to hold a grudge. But why does the music sound so lovely, when everyone is dancing themselves to death?

Your Guide to Mr. Smalls Theatre: Ticket Upgrades, Bag Policy, Parking, and More

Here’s what you need to know about parking, transportation, bags, food, drinks and navigating Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale.

Fall Outdoor Activities and Adventures Near Pittsburgh—and One Worth the Drive

When the weather turns crisper, head outdoors for some autumn adventuring that isn’t the usual pumpkin patch. Try fall foliage hikes, haunted trail races, a UV-lit nature walk, and one very extreme jump off a bridge—if you dare.

Best Halloween Plays and Musicals in Pittsburgh: The Season’s Spookiest—and Silliest—Shows

From Dracula with a comic spin to Rocky Horror with props and plenty of audience participation, these Pittsburgh plays and musicals are bringing some theatrical tricks and treats to the stage in October.

Pittsburgh’s Best Halloween Ghost Tours, Haunted Walks, and Paranormal Events

Pittsburgh’s ghosts have stories to tell—and this month, you can hear them on a riverboat, inside a 100-year-old manor, at an historic village, and on the streets where some of the city’s strangest stories unfolded.

Selecta’s Top Pittsburgh Concerts: October–December 2026

DJ and music expert Selecta picks his most anticipated Pittsburgh concerts for the rest of 2026 from returning hometown heroes to international superstars.

The Facts: Discover Everything Pittsburgh Public Schools Has to Offer

Where your child goes to school is one of the biggest choices your family will make. That's why Pittsburgh Public Schools puts the facts first in their message.

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto Celebrates 30 Years of Serving Pittsburgh’s Best Views and Seafood

Pittsburgh's iconic seafood restaurant with the best view of the city is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

HEAD OF THE TABLE: The Leaders of Pittsburgh’s Local Businesses, July 2026

We're continuing our celebration of Pittsburgh's local businesses and the passionate people whose vision, talent, and hard work help our communities thrive.

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