Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps

A hardy fool, living on a hill. Photographing and writing about Pittsburgh's city steps. Hails from divine Providence, RI.

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

Monday is the big day! The NEW Pittsburgh City Steps book will be in local stores and online. Thank you to all who supported us with pre-orders and committed to spreading the word. I haven't received a list of which local stores have placed orders, but ...

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

@NilsBalls Hey Nils! Ran into LaPonte yesterday and she mentioned you were muraling at Fet Fisk!

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

Are you a Pittsburgher who walks, bikes, works, or lives in the South Side Slopes? The city wants to improve the safety of the S 18th Street corridor. Please give them your feedback and suggestions! https://t.co/503lBpQsER

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

There will be plenty of time for Q&A and copies of our new book, "City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History & Guide," can be purchased from us or reserved through the library system. Hope to see you Monday night at the library. You'll be glad you did!

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

Banish those winter blues by joining us for a Pittsburgh City Steps talk on Monday from 7 to 8 pm at the Castle Shannon Library (3677 Myrtle Avenue). Our 45-minute slideshow presentation explores the history of the stairs through maps and historical photos.

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

@NilsBalls Yeah, that sums up pretty well.

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

Our 45-minute talk reviews the history of Pittsburgh’s city steps through maps and historical photos with ample time for Q&A and discussion! Copies of our new book "City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History & Guide" can be purchased from us or reserved through the library system.

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

Bust through the winter-time blues by joining us for 2 free Pittsburgh city steps talks! On Sat, 1/18, at 1 pm, Charles, Matt, and I will be at CLP—Main (Oakland) in the South Wing Reading Room. Then, on Tues, 1/21, at 7 pm, we'll be at Castle Shannon Library, 3677 Myrtle Ave.

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

I'll be hanging out at the Last Minute Market at Two Frays in Garfield tomorrow (Fri) from 5-9 pm, selling copies of City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History & Guide. Lots of local vendors, beverages, and lovely folks. Stop by 5113 Penn Ave. and get some great holiday gifts!

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

The final city steps of the year happens Saturday (tomorrow!) with 3 Rivers Outdoors! Come explore Hazelwood with me, Matt and Charles. Exercise + interesting local history = FUN. :-) Dogs are welcome! https://t.co/idK5Jgq0e2

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

Hello #Pittsburgh friends! Stop by Velum Fermentation (2120 Jane Street) on Saturday for the South Side Small Business Market from 12 noon to 4 pm. I'll be there with Matt and Charles, selling the NEW City Steps book, photo prints, holiday cards, and more! Come by and say hi.

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

I recently started a Substack, "Pittsburgh's Green and Gray," to collect/share information, photos, and stories about the city's parks, playgrounds, trails, and greenways. Along with my mis.steps account on IG, this is where I'll be most active. :-) https://t.co/ufofHQQwwi

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

@MilesPerHoward Yes, I'll be gone soon. I recently started sharing the new Pittsburgh Parks & Playground project on Substack, and I'll always post on IG as that's where 90% of my people are. I'm re-thinking everything right now...

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

@MilesPerHoward As an fyi, there are lots of small, independent business that need to sell on Amazon. Scrap Prime but use the platform to support smaller sellers. Yes, Amazon still gets a cut but it’s a decent alternative.

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

Riverstone Books in Squirrel Hill is hosting a Pittsburgh history night on Thursday featuring the new City Steps of Pittsburgh book! Support a local bookstore by ordering copies on their website or showing interest in local authors and history. TY! https://t.co/yqdnrKFwgg

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

@kathiefromlola @chrisbriem I believe the house has been condemned.

[Allegheny CleanWays @AlleghenyCW]

Join us for our next BIG CLEANUP in Spring Hill!
RSVP>>https://t.co/ihzjStHZLV

We're returning to a steep dumpsite on the hillside of Gershon St. We last hit this place in May, but plant growth was making it too difficult to spot trash. It's now fall & the trash is reappearing!

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

The Catalano Parklet in Spring Garden is a block from the Arcola Way city steps. In my walks around Pittsburgh over the last 7 years, I’ve traveled past and through many parks but paid little attention to them. That, my friends, is about to change! https://t.co/OjHMu9AcrF

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

If you missed Saturday's Step Trek, don't fret! The two walking routes (Black and Gold, of course) are available online: https://t.co/RfR5pHYdVD
And don't forget, the Fineview Step Challenge happens on Sat. Oct 12. Get the details at https://t.co/y9S2hO4B4p See you there!

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

Out in Hazelwood today preparing for this weekend’s city steps hikes with 3 Rivers Outdoors and Venture Outdoors. The cold brew from Hazelwood Cafe offered just the right voltage to tackle those elevation climbs!

[Laura Zurowski / Mis.Steps @lzurowski]

@MeghanKDKA @KDKA Thank you for your interest and support of the city steps!