Last fall, Defector R&D announced another paradigm-disrupting plan for Year 5. We would once again run a Tip Jar drive to top off our Pay Forward A Subscription fund, but this time we'd give one lucky entrant the opportunity to have Drew Magary come cook them a meal.
After almost three years, we've made the call to close the pub so we can double down on what we do best: brewing world-class beer and making it more available throughout Pennsylvania.
The Air Max Plus Golf 'US Open' is a tribute to Pittsburgh's grit and craftsmanship, balancing history with innovation as it celebrates the prestigious tournament.
"For me, I've come to realize I'm one part of a much larger piece in my lineage, and grateful to everyday I get to carry pieces of my Great, Great, Great Grandparents from the South to Los Angeles. I'm the accumulation of all of their decisions, sacrifices and I live in that moment now."
When I set out to ride my bike from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I bought a guidebook, joined a Facebook group, and connected with numerous cyclists who had done the ride, but nothing could prepare me for what it would feel like to bike roughly 50 miles a day for an entire week. 'Bikepacking' - riding a bicycle carrying clothing, food, water, and camping gear and finding places to sleep outside along the journey - is not an easy endeavor.
Mike McCarthy reminisces about his childhood interactions with the Pittsburgh sports scene, highlighting Roberto Clemente's influence and the Steelers' impact during his upbringing.
