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Features
Those Trail-blazing Friends of the Riverfront
Joann Cantrell
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
If there's one defining feature of Pittsburgh, it's our rivers and specifically, our glorious riverfronts. Meet the group that pioneered efforts in creating trails and outdoor recreation along our waterways: Friends of the Riverfront.
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Pop Star: Vivian Loftness
Elaine Labalme
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Vivian Loftness blazed a green trail in Pittsburgh when she arrived at Carnegie Mellon a few decades ago and she continues to be on the forefront of architecture and building performance. Read about a leader in her field then watch her inspiring TEDxLP video about our mortal imperative to preserve the earth for our children and how we can do it.
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Pop Filter Event of the Week: Hip hop superstar Jay-Z performs at Mellon Arena
Jennifer Baron
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
With some 40 million albums sold worldwide, 10 Grammys and a trendy clothing line—not to mention a talented wife named Beyoncé—it's no wonder Jay-Z's name soars to the top of the list when it comes to hip hop superstars. Last week, the Brooklyn-born rap star and business mogul kicked off his Blueprint 3 Tour in NYC's Madison Square Garden, and on Tues. March 16, fans at Mellon Arena will get in on the action.
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Pittsburgh B.C: Celebrating Brian Cohen, Pop City Photographer
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Don't miss the celebration this Thursday as our gifted photographer is feted in his first gallery exhibit. James Gallery will display dozens of Pop City masthead photographs, beautifully framed and available for sale. The show premieres March 11, continuing through April 17. And tomorrow night Pop City will be there celebrating Brian as well as our fourth birthday. Hope to see you there but first, please R.S.V.P here.
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Buzz
Once PA's third-largest shopping district, East Liberty is making a comeback
Source: New York Times
Real-life heroes: Katie Couric interviews McMutrie sisters about Haitian orphan rescue work
Source: Glamour Magazine
Chinese news source recognizes Pittsburgh as an ever-transforming city
Source: Xinhua News Agency,
Another "Tale of Two Cities": Ontario city finds parallels in Pittsburgh revitalization
Source: Windsor Star
Five Pittsburgh companies earn spots on World's Most Admired Companies list
Source: Forbes Magazine
Home is where the art is: Cleveland draws redevelopment inspiration from Penn Avenue
Source: Cleveland Scene
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Energy management firm eCap Network moving to Hill District, hiring 15-20
Carnegie Mellon's QoLTC gets $1.5M boost for startups, hiring entrepreneurs
Making EcoCents, Pittsburgh's green guide to living
Pittsburgh science teacher rises to the nation's top
Women's Health & Environment Conference returns and "Beyond Paper & Recycling"
Secret City offers interactive adventure exploring Carnegie Library
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Development News
44,000 sf Downtown YMCA readies for April re-opening in revamped Market Square
Hilltop neighborhoods work to preserve housing assets, improve energy efficiency
Downtown lunch spot Franktuary gets even greener with help of CORO Fellows
The Grandview: LEED-designed residence for older adults to open in Verona in fall
Local Food Showcase: Inaugural event to strengthen local food infrastructure in western PA
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Pittsburgh Cares gathers nearly 1000 youth and adult volunteers for service events this weekend
Child welfare conference at Cal U. of Pa. will examine the impact of recession on kids' lives
MANY offers $150,000 in funding for community and faith-based organizations in the region
Events Roundup: Spring events calendars in the nonprofit community are filling up fast
Sweetwater Center for the Arts celebrates 35 years of creating and educating
Pittsburghers gather to raise environmental awareness at the Fundred Open House
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Tropicália '10? Fun Explosion hosts global act
March 10, 8p.m.
Brillobox
Squonk Opera premieres Mayhem and Majesty
March 11-21, 8p.m. & 2p.m.
Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
Renowned guitarists benefit eco-education
March 12, 8p.m.
Carnegie Science Center
McCoy Tyner Quartet heats up MCG
March 13, 9:30p.m.
Manchester Craftsmen's Guild
Hip hop superstar Jay-Z rolls into town
March 16, Doors open at 6:30p.m.
Mellon Arena
Comics talk: Wayne Wise slide show & lecture
March 16, 7:30p.m.
Doherty Hall (Room A310), Carnegie Mellon University
Focus
Environment
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Pittsburgh has long been a leader in sustainability, from green buildings to living walls (PNC's is the largest in the country) to green parks and green spaces. The region's turnaround from an industrial town to a green city has caught the attention of national media, not to mention our President. One result was playing host to the G-20 Summit.
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Fast Company
College Prowler, Inc.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Luke Skurman built College Prowler from the ground up, based on his own struggle and insights as a prospective college student. Today, the company's website is one of the most popular places to go for student reviews of America's institutions of higher learning. And now, it's free!
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Aspinwall
For most residents of Aspinwall, it takes mere minutes to walk to the central district. The 150-plus businesses include a grocery store (that delivers!), an independent book shop and coffee shop, the town park and deli. Dining options include the upscale Mio and Luma as well as casual spots.
Aspinwall remains the refuge its founders originally intended. The town was founded in 1892 when the Aspinwall family, then of New York state, started selling off lots with the intent of creating a refuge from the (then) industrialization of Pittsburgh.
And while the borough offers apartment living, the city is marching firmly toward establishing itself as a harbor for young families who are renovating the turn-of-the-century architecture homes.
Still, despite the robust commerce within and around the borough (It is bordered by the Waterworks Mall and UPMC-St. Margaret Hospital) the borough offers quiet well-kept, tree-lined streets lined with houses steeped in turn-of-the-century architecture.
Residents take pride in their homes here. As one says, “to walk down a street is not so dissimilar from walking through a garden.”
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