Events & Community

Stay connected to Pittsburgh’s vibrant Italian-American community. From local festivals and cultural celebrations to family-friendly gatherings and community spotlights, discover what brings us together.

Merante Brothers Market: Great Family, Good Friends, & Glorious Food

The Ciao Pittsburgh Team

Merante Brothers Market has brought the old neighborhood market back to the neighborhood, providing locals with quality foods, Italian specialty ...

Personality Profile: The Lagotto Lady

The Ciao Pittsburgh Team

In this week’s profile, you’ll learn a little about Lagotto, a breed of dog that comes from the Romagna sub-region ...

Mondo Italiano: Teaching Italian in Pittsburgh

The Ciao Pittsburgh Team

Are you Italian or of Italian descent? Do you know how to speak Italian? Some Italian-Americans can still speak it ...

Gina Pravlochak: Pittsburgh’s Italian Beauty Queen

The Ciao Pittsburgh Team

Ciao Pittsburgh recently had the pleasure of speaking with Pittsburgh’s best makeup artist, Gina Pravlochak, 40, a third generation Italian ...

CHi Signs & Designs: Family Turns Hobby Into Successful Business

The Ciao Pittsburgh Team

What began as a hobby in “Dad’s” spare room has grown into a successful family business over the past ten ...