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Pittsburgh and beyond: How anchor institutions are shaping our cities

Lee Chilcothe Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Oakland has long been a hub of commerce and spinoffs due to the concentration of universities, hospitals and research centers. Now the influence of these anchor institutions' is being felt in many other neighborhoods. We take a look at what's  happening in other cities, as well as Pittsburgh, as public-private partnerships increase and neighbors are getting more of a say in the shaping of their communities.

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.

Innovators in Pittsburgh education

Marty Levine Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Meet the innovative people who are launching big, bold ideas that are changing the face of education in Pittsburgh, from fighting inequity to preventing gun violence to making teachers more effective.

Pop Star: Kate Stoltzfus of CreativeMornings and Yinzpiration

Ben Schmitt Wednesday, February 27, 2013
When a group decided to form a local chapter of CreativeMornings, they tapped Kate Stolzfus--"one of our city's most dedicated champions"--to lead the event series. She's the blogger behind Yinzpiration, where she's on a quest to interview 100 inspiring Pittsburghers before her 30th birthday.

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Mean Girls Art Exhibit debuts at SPACE Gallery, launches programming

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Featuring 10 nationally recognized artists--four from Pittsburgh--Mean Girls is addressing head-on the impact of bullying on young women and using art to facilitate public discussions about this issue. Get involved now!

Photo Slide Show: The Center for PostNatural History

Brian Cohen Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Did you know? In the Penn Ave. Arts District, there's a center for postnatural history that explores life forms that have been altered by man such as the red canary or rats that are connected to the atomic bomb program. Nearly a year old, and six years in development, there's nothing else like this place in the world.

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Carnegie Museum of Art launches Oh Snap! Your Take on Our Photographs

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Picture this: your own photographs hanging on the walls of a world-class museum, right next to renowned work. Oh Snap, an innovative new project at Carnegie Museum of Art, takes the concept of crowd-sourcing one step further, by inviting the public to submit photographs for its gallery walls.

Pittsburgh teens who are changing our world

Marty Levine Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Think one person can't make much of a difference? Wait until you meet these change makers--all of them teenagers, and all of them appearing at the Be Inspired: Girls Can Change the World event this Saturday. 

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.

Educational standouts to celebrate

Marty Levine Wednesday, February 13, 2013
A community activist running for school board, a grad student who created a school and now oversees teacher effectiveness, a social worker who brings communities together and more -- all of these Pittsburghers are outside the classroom but still bringing special talents to local education.

Whatever happened to the Power of 32?

Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The plan was to find a shared vision among 32 counties in four states. So how's that going now that 14 initiatives have been adopted? Better than you might think.

My favorite dish in Pittsburgh

Pop City staff Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Pittsburghers dish about their favorite dish in local restaurants. From tantalizing appetizers to luscious desserts, it's quite a lineup. Warning: don't read when hungry.

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre debuts local premiere of Moulin Rouge

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Looking for a creative way to spend Valentine's Day in lieu of the same old flowers and dinner date? Thursday, February 14th is the perfect night to spend with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, when the company debuts its most anticipated show of the season--the local premiere of Moulin Rouge—The Ballet. Live like it's The Belle Époque, even just for one night.

Free Reduce your Use workshop for nonprofits on Feb 22

Pop City staff Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Do more with less. The Reduce Your Use workshop for nonprofits will show you how. Join Christine Mondor of evolveEA and others on Friday in this free event where you'll learn great tips about reducing energy costs. There's a chance to win $2500, too, and breakfast and coffee are on us.
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