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Your all-local guide to great holiday shopping

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Want to make a difference this holiday season? Give a gift to Pittsburgh and support your local, independent shops. You'll help boost our neighborhoods and contribute to the overall vitality of our city. And it's fun when you have this great guide to cool stores in town.

Move to Pittsburgh, Shop Local

Downtown & The Cultural District, Lawrenceville, Strip District, Bloomfield, Oakland, Regent Square, South Side

The Talent Dividend: How more college grads can add to Pittsburgh's bottom line

Tracy Certo Wednesday, November 16, 2011

What's the best thing a city can do to achieve more economic success? Increase its number of college graduates. The most prosperous cities have the highest number of college grads. Read how the Talent Dividend calculates just how much college degrees add to a city's bottom line--think billions--and why Pittsburgh is one of 57 cities competing for the million dollar prize to boost college attainment.

Education, Philanthropy, Pittsburgh Promise, The Talent Dividend

Downtown & The Cultural District, Wilkinsburg, Mt. Washington, East Liberty, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Strip District, Friendship & Penn Ave Arts District, Bloomfield, Oakland, North Side, West End Village, Regent Square, Highland Park, Carnegie, South Side, Squirrel Hill, W. Homestead

10 burgers, two guys, one day: the quest to find the best burger in Pittsburgh

Brad Stephenson Wednesday, November 02, 2011

When they said they would sample up to 10 burgers, they didn't say they would do it all in one day. Read the entertaining story from this adventurous duo, watch their hilarious video then comment on your own favorite--or one of theirs. From Hidy's to Eleven, it's quite a romp.

Food, Move to Pittsburgh

Downtown & The Cultural District, East Liberty, Aspinwall, Strip District, Bloomfield, Oakland, North Side

Pittsburgh's street art, a yarn of epic proportion

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Pittsburgh's street art scene is vibrant, from Andy Warhol flowers as window dressing to yarn bombs on parking meters and bike racks and tin can art on street poles. Just as we were about to ask what's next, a sweater for the Mr. Rogers statue?, a red sweater appeared.

Arts and Culture, Move to Pittsburgh

Downtown & The Cultural District, Wilkinsburg, Mt. Washington, East Liberty, Lawrenceville, Strip District, Friendship & Penn Ave Arts District, Bloomfield, Oakland, North Side, Regent Square, Highland Park, South Side, Squirrel Hill

Hear Me: Kids' voices ringing out

Marty Levine Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Giving kids a voice is what the Hear Me project is all about and now those youth voices can be heard all over Pittsburgh. From tin cans that you tip to hear stories to storyboxes, it's letting kids have a powerful say. And in some cases, it's already changing things for the better.

Education, Emerging Technology, Kidsburgh

Downtown & The Cultural District, Wilkinsburg, Mt. Washington, East Liberty, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Strip District, Bloomfield, Oakland, North Side, West End Village, Millvale, Regent Square, Etna, Highland Park, South Side, Squirrel Hill, W. Homestead

Why We Need Pittsburgh's Main Streets

John Farley Wednesday, March 02, 2011

It's the hub of a community, shaping and defining it, attracting visitors or...not. Main streets, once the focal point of every community, were neglected for decades with the growth of suburbs. But now they're the star of walkable neighborhoods and Pittsburgh boasts plenty, from Mt. Washington to Bloomfield. Why are they so important? And why should you frequent them instead of the mall? We'll tell ya!

Community, Economy, Move to Pittsburgh

Bloomfield, Mt. Washington, South Side

The Story of Iron Eden

David Golebiewski Wednesday, February 16, 2011

In a city once known for iron and steel making, John Walter continues the tradition with a modern take on organic iron that is his signature. This Pittsburgh blacksmith is forging remarkable works of art from iron that are displayed everywhere from Phipps Conservatory to private homes to his studio, Iron Eden.

Arts and Culture, Arts and Culture, Talent

Bloomfield, Mt. Lebanon

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.

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