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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.

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.

Faces of Energy: Andrew Butcher and GTECH

Lindsay Derda Wednesday, July 13, 2011
A spin-off of a research project at CMU, GTECH is attracting national attention and helping transform Pittsburgh by transforming vacant land. From growing sunflowers for biofuel to large-scale projects to reclaim vacant land, find out more and about this unique company and its passionate co-CEO.

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Pop City's Birthday Bash

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, May 11, 2011
This just in: the first 300 through the door of the Pop City party will receive spa certificates for $40 from ESSpa Kozmetica! Join us tonight on the second floor (and out on the terrace!) of the fabulous new Google building at Bakery Square to celebrate Pop City's fifth birthday. Read more and don't be left out.

Cool Perks! What Pittsburgh Companies are Offering to Lure Top Talent

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Personal trainers and chefs. First-class gyms. Hammocks suspended from ceilings. Balconies overlooking a river and bike trails. Though it sounds like things found in a resort, these are all cool perks from Pittsburgh companies who are keen on attracting the best talent--and keeping them.

Pop Filter Hot Pick: SUNSTAR Festival Celebrates Women in Music

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, February 23, 2011
From bhangra to bluegrass--and everything in between--the upcoming SUNSTAR Women in Music Festival will showcase an impressive roster of national and international female music makers. It's four days of vibrant music, inspiring dialogue and lively parties--plus a special session for young women interested in performing arts careers. Independent, authentic and diverse, these women rock.

Photo Slide Show: Google's New Pittsburgh Digs

Brian Cohen Wednesday, December 15, 2010
With Google's move into newer and bigger space at Bakery Square, they can now accommodate more engineers and other staff. Yes, they're hiring by the hundreds and once you see their space you'll want to submit your resume, too. Meet you on the trapeze net!

Cool and Contemporary Pittsburgh Architecture

Abby Mendelson Wednesday, August 05, 2009
In a city known for its diverse and delightful architecture, architects are creating cool new designs with new materials that are broadening our idea of living spaces. From sleek lofts and rooftop gardens to creative in-fill, their ideas are contemporary and daring. Key concepts? Open space and green.

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.

Pop Star: Laura Staniland

Abby Mendelson Wednesday, June 10, 2009
In her senior year at Duquesne, Laura Staniland has already started two companies and just snagged a $30,000 MacArthur Young Innovator award. Her proposal? A web-based game teaching kids innovative and effective public policy. Hey, we'll play!
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