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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.

Moms with home businesses make it work

Marty Levine Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Pittsburgh moms who are staying home to raise their kids and build a career are finding fresh ways to ensure that both thrive despite the many challenges.

A European Perspective of Pittsburgh: Part 2

Christina Kapaun Wednesday, November 28, 2012
When this writer from Munich first wrote about Pittsburgh last spring, it turned into our best read story ever. Now she's back with her photographer friend for another tour of Pittsburgh, a city they have both fallen for hard. From the Carrie Furnace to a surprise deli in Dormont, there's much to learn from these fans of our city.  

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!

Chasing treasure in Pittsburgh's second-hand stores

Nick Keppler Wednesday, August 01, 2012
If you like to hunt for unusual and interesting items, we've got the store lineup for you. Our writer explored three second-hand stories to find five items to best define them.

Pop Filter Hot Pick: 48 Hour Film Project screens locally made movies

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Could you make a movie in 48 hours? See who rose to the Scorcesean challenge, creating an entire film--from writing and casting to filming and editing--in a mere two days. This weekend, the world’s largest and oldest filmmaking competition hosts a screening of the 48 Hour Film Project's 35 at the Hollywood Theater.

Two guys. 12 pizzas. One day.

Brad Stephenson with Patrick Jordan Wednesday, March 07, 2012
Who else could sample 20 pies in a day and write to tell? Brad and Patrick are back with lively reviews of a dozen pizza places in Pittsburgh, including the mustache meter rating and a bunch of local celebs they met along the way.

Pittsburgh Pizza Tour 2012: The Video

Brad Stephenson and Patrick Jordan Wednesday, March 07, 2012
A companion to the feature article above, here's the not-to-be-missed video of the Pizza 2012 Tour complete with hilarious comments--not to mention cheesy music--from our two fearless reviewers.

The Best Burgers and Hot Dogs in Pittsburgh

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Where to go for the best hamburgers and hot dogs in town? You might be surprised. From Franktuary, of course, to the best Kobe burger in town at Nine on Nine (trust us on this one), we'll show you where to go to satisfy the cravings that only intensify in the summer. Grill, baby, grill.

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.

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.

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.
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