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Pittsburgh Pride March, 2013. Photography by Brian Cohen
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Photo slide show: Pride Parade 2013

Brian Cohen Wednesday, June 19, 2013
From the award-winning Cadets to the Pride Colorguard, from last-minute preparations at Firstside Park to Pride Fest on Liberty Avenue, the rain couldn't dampen the enthusiasm at Pittsburgh's annual Pride March. Catch the spirit here. 

Photo slide show: A tour of public art downtown

Renee Rosensteel Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Hot off the press is the new updated guide, Pittsburgh Art in Public Places: Downtown Walking Tour. Get a preview here in this wonderful slide show of art throughout downtown and including the North Side. Then snag a free guide today (June 12) from 5:30 to 7:30 at Agnes Katz Plaza.

Start up? Start Young. Entrepreneuring Youth shows the way.

Marty Levine Wednesday, June 05, 2013
The goal of Entrepreneuring Youth is to instill early experience in running a business and get teens stoked to start their own some day. The yearly George W. Tippins Business Plan Competition scheduled this week gives them a taste of the big time.

5 Pittsburgh theater troupes that continue to surprise

Robert Isenberg Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Want to get turned on to eccentric, cutting-edge theater where you'll see something you’ve never seen before? Here are five Pittsburgh theater groups that are hard to categorize but well worth watching.

Greening a downtown Pittsburgh parking lot

Pop City Staff Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Pittsburgh's first green parking lot, complete with shade trees, plants and a charming walkway, was just completed last week on Seventh St, the result of a great idea and a great collaboration.

Shakin' things up at Bricolage

Robert Isenberg Wednesday, May 01, 2013
They're fun and inventive with a diehard following. Now the folks at Bricolage are shaking things up more than ever with their blend of experimental theater and community engagement, including intense discussions on race, nukes and fracking.

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Spring into art this Friday at the Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District, a free and festive night of immersive art and performance with 36 stops, not to mention pop-up shopping.

What's next for The Pittsburgh Promise?

Marty Levine Wednesday, April 24, 2013
With a new infusion of funding and more evidence that it's working, The Pittsburgh Promise launches a new phase with the same outstanding promise to each city student who qualifies: $40,000 in college scholarships.

The Rise of the Rest

Eric Peterson Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Has Silicon Valley jumped the shark? Ask many keen observers of technology communities from coast to coast, and they'll tell you that 2013 is prime time for startups to bloom in unexpected cities—like Pittsburgh.    

Making the most of Pittsburgh's craft beer (by pairing it with the best kind of food)

Nichole Huff Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Just in time for Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week, some tips on pairing craft beer with food that brings out its best. Think Nut Brown Ale and a rich cheese or a Czech pilsner with spicy jambalaya. Learn more here then head for some Beer Week events like the Farm to Fork beer dinner where you can taste test. Cheers!

Yarn bombing the Andy Warhol Bridge

Rebecca Lessner Wednesday, April 10, 2013
What would the Andy Warhol Bridge look like covered in yarn? We're about to find out if all goes as planned with the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh and their plans to yarn bomb the bridge. It's part of a bigger effort to get the word out about the group and it's big exhibition starting this month.

Q&A: Kacey Wherley, TEDxGrandviewAve

Tracy Certo Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Pittsburgh now offers several local TEDx events, from TEDxCMU to TEDxPittsburgh. After a successful debut downtown, we caught up with the person who got TEDxGrandviewAve together and got the inside scoop. What does it take to pull one off and what's next for this one?

How to get connected to Pittsburgh

Nichole Huff Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Want to meet more people and get better connected in your city? Here's an informal guide to get you started, from finding events you'll enjoy to networking to help your career and helpful tips along the way.

Photo Slide Show: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre students get their first pointe shoes

Brian Cohen Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Once a year, a new group of young students at the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre earn their first ever pair of pointe shoes. In a sweet and touching slide show, our photographer captured the special moment.

Best french fries in Pittsburgh

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Want fries with that? Of course, and only the best will do. Here's our rundown on the best french fries in Pittsburgh, from one of the oldest joints in town to one of the classiest.
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