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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.

Community, Talent

More top tech companies to watch in 2013

Deb Smit Wednesday, January 16, 2013

In this second of a two-part series, Pop City presents the Top 10 life science companies to watch in 2013, all home-grown endeavors, many developed in the research labs of our universities. Among them they promise to take on some of the most daunting challenges of our time, from halting Alzheimer's Disease to battling cancer and streamlining surgical processes.

Biotechnology

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What makes a teacher great? Ask the students.

David Golebiewski Wednesday, August 29, 2012

These Pittsburgh kids provide some valuable lessons for teachers, from showing you really care to making learning more fun. Yo, Mrs. Jacquay, Mrs. Barsico and Ms. Saunders, we're talking to you!

Kidsburgh

12 Steps to Making Pittsburgh a National Energy Leader

Kate Lauer Wednesday, July 22, 2009

The crisis is for real but the solutions are right at hand. Pittsburgh has turned the corner as a region that is better withstanding the down economy than many others. What's next for us? How about becoming a national leader in energy solutions? Turns out we have everything it takes. Here's the 12 Steps to making it happen.

Energy

New Girl in Town: On Nemacolin and Falling Rock

Elaine Labalme and Tracy Certo Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Did you know there's a new five-star resort near Pittsburgh? And that no one at Pop City has been there? We've been to Nemacolin, of course, but not the modern and lux Falling Rock with the 24/7 butler service and 10-pillow menu. So off we went with--who else--but New Girl in Town?

Stamping Out Cigarette Butt Litter

Caralyn Green Wednesday, July 08, 2009

If we could remove one thing from Pittsburgh, it might be the cigarette butt litter strewn over our landscape. While unsightly, research now shows that those cigarette butts are also toxic to our environment, polluting our streams and rivers. Here's what some Pittsburgh groups are doing to stamp out the problem.

Environment, Quality of Life

New Girl in Town: What Pittsburgh Needs

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Sure, we have much to appreciate but we can always do better. What does Pittsburgh need? Let's start with four amenities that could enhance our city--how about a living wall since we're already so green?--and raise the quality of life. Then we will continue the discussion after getting your suggestions.

From Dugout Dick to Eco Elvis: Your Environmental Road Trip

Rob Cullen Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Deciding there was a role for him in the environmental movement, Mark Dixon created Your Environmental Road Trip (YERT) and traveled the country searching for innovative green solutions and delivering Pittsburgh's green message. Along the way, he discovered lots of people thinking creatively, including a cave dweller and an Elvis imitator.

Changemaker: Charlie Humphrey

Abby Mendelson Wednesday, June 17, 2009

As head of Pittsburgh�s Center for the Arts, Filmmakers, and Glass Center, Charlie Humphrey is taking arts advocacy to a whole new level, getting everyone involved as he battles the recession and deep budget cuts. What do the arts mean to this region? More than you think.

Paris to Pittsburgh Direct: Part Deux

Tracy Certo Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Paris is magical. After winging our way over on the inaugural direct flight, we can tell you how much easier the journey was flying nonstop and why you, too, will fall under this city's spell. Just don't go changing your name.

Quality of Life

Pop Video: Wallenda Tightrope Walking in Pittsburgh

Renee Rosensteel Monday, June 08, 2009

In case you missed it, Nik Wallenda provided thrills and chills, but no spills, during his tense tightrope walking feat across the Allegheny River on Friday night during the Regatta. Renee Rosensteel, freelance videographer and photographer, caught the drama in air and the behind the scenes in this video.

New Girl in Town: The Perfect Pittsburgh Staycation

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Staying in Pittsburgh this summer instead of going overseas? We've got you covered in our five-day staycation plan. There's so much to do that we had trouble packing it all in, from the Warhol to rocking out the Riverfront trails, you'll find a summer full of fun.

Arts and Culture, Outdoor Recreation, Quality of Life

Sign Up for Pop City

Pop City staff Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Sign up to get Pittsburgh's only weekly e-magazine fresh off the virtual press every Wednesday morning. Don't worry; we won't give your email address to anyone else and it's easy to opt out. But we don't think you'll want to. Click here to sign up for Pop City

Photo Slide Show: Art in Bloom

Brian Cohen Wednesday, April 29, 2009

In case you missed it, the short-lived but spectacular Art in Bloom at the Carnegie Museum of Art can be seen here in a series of photos by Pop City photographer Brian Cohen. To view the art meets nature slide show, click here.

Join us for Hands On Pittsburgh

Pop City staff Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Join the Pop City team on Saturday, May 2 at Naomi's House in Swissvale as we plant a garden and do some light construction. Or contact Pittsburgh Cares and find another Hands On Pittsburgh project to work on May 1 or 2. Get your own team together if you like. To find out more, click here, or to join the Pop City team, click here. We'd love to have you!

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