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Elaine Labalme
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
How do we compare thee to a summer amusement park? Let us count the ways. New Girl in Town sizes up our beloved Kennywood with the venerable Cedar Point outside of Cleveland and decides who wins in a number of categories, from roller coasters to water rides and of course, food. Potato Patch fries, anyone?
Tracy Certo
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
What happens when you connect the dots and bring a community together around an issue? Quite a bit if you're involved in Kids + Creativity, a group of more than 300 Pittsburgh leaders--with techies, artists, educators and more--working together to spark new ideas, innovative projects and surprisingly cool ways to get things done. All in the name of kids.
Abby Mendelson
Saturday, April 23, 2011
The Pittsburgh Promise takes aim at two of Pittsburgh's toughest problems: the erosion of city population and the subsequent drop in city school enrollment. Here's the deal: if a student graduates with a 2.5 average and a 90% attendance record, that student gets up to $40,000 scholarship to attend college. Now nearly three years old, the bold Pittsburgh Promise is working as an incentive to attract more students, improve student performance and make Pittsburgh look all the better.
Marty Levine
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Known as one of the most outstanding advocates for children in the region, Dara Ware Allen is well suited for her position as director of YouthWorks and her role on the board of the Pittsburgh Public Schools. "She lights up when she hears about kids succeeding."
Brian Cohen
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
They're the future of our city and in this photo slide show, you can see the diverse and wondrous mix of kids of all kinds who make their home in Pittsburgh, otherwise known as Kidsburgh.
Elaine Labalme
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Pittsburgh offers a wealth of cultural and other activities for kids but
on those days when you're not sure what to do, we've got the guide for
you. Here's a select offering, from behind-the-scenes tours of the
Carnegie Museum of Natural History to a Super Heroes happening at
Toonseum.While you're at it, sign up for the new online publication,
Pittsburgh is Kidsburgh--published quarterly.
Elaine Labalme
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
While it's tempting to hole up in a deep freeze, Pittsburghers are a hardier breed. We suggest making the most of the winter season with a list that includes everything from fireside kobe burgers to the hottest tickets in town (except for the Super Bowl that is).
Tracy Certo
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
He just published a new book of poetry and now he's writing a biography about Fred Rogers. Max King, former President of the Heinz Endowments who has done so much to shape our region, answers questions on everything from current projects to what he is most curious about these days (and we couldn't have said it better.)
Elaine Labalme
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Moms are finding their tribes and a great source of support online through Mommy blogs and meetups with other moms with similar issues. As one blogger writes, no one can prepare you for parenthood. But they sure can help along the way.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Creative minds from Carnegie Mellon University, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Disney brainstorm to explore the mind of the child in this short video. The focus is that play is not only fun, but a necessary part of growing up. Watch imaginative minds from all over Pittsburgh come up with some truly creative ideas to spark kids.
Anne Caffee
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Parks can solve just about every social problem out there, say experts. Recent research shows what we've long suspected: parks and green space contribute to a healthier and more productive life, from rejuvenating spirits to lowering stress. That's why they make such a great investment for cities and why Pittsburgh should bank on green.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Don't take our word for it. See for yourself why more than ever, Pittsburgh is becoming known as Kidsburgh in this video by Karl Kurlander.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
While Pittsburgh is known for many things, Gregg Behr is behind a community effort to make it known as the best place for kids on the planet. Period. The newly married executive director of the Grable Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the lives of children, dishes about everything from who's driving the movement to make Pittsburgh Kidsburgh to his recent moment of perfect bliss.
Marty Levine
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
What happens when high-tech artists are sent to schools and encourage students to push the boundaries between art and technology? All kinds of interesting things, as it turns out. Gateway to the Arts is turning up the volume on their arts and technology initiative, a partnership with the Pittsburgh Tech Council, and blurring the edges while solving problems along the way. Don't miss their celebration, Tap into Art, this Saturday where you can experience it first hand.
Brian Cohen
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
If you haven't seen it yet, check out the newly redesigned Market Square, now a piazza with widened sidewalks for outdoor dining and a pedestrian-only center with tables and chairs. The new public space is home to weekly events such as Farmer Markets every Thursday and just this past weekend, a wedding.