A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
We’ve all heard – and maybe even uttered that old cliche – the more things change the more they stay the same. Kind of like our love for Pittsburgh. Our die hard allegiance to Pittsburgh’s sports teams. Our consistent use of Pittsburghese from generation to generation. Of course, some things do change. Our favorite restaurants, stores, stadiums…all only memories. Here are just 10 long gone places every Pittsburgher misses.