Kidsburgh :
Featured Stories
John Denny
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
At a time when people are most needed in serving their communities through local government, they are cutting back on volunteering and civic engagement. Here's why that's not a good idea. From serving as a role model to your kids to influencing issues that affect everyone, here are five reasons why you should get involved. Parade, anyone?
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Pop City is proud to support those enterprising and dedicated Pittsburgh Social Ventures Partners in a visit to the Allegheny County jail on August 5 at 6:00. In a collaborative effort sparked by the warden, a group of Pittsburghers worked to make the family waiting area as friendly as possible as they encourage more visits to keep families connected. Read more about this rare opportunity to visit the jail in what promises to be an enlightening evening, followed by dinner and discussion.
Elaine Labalme
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Who says you can't go home again? Jodi Weisfield, Director of the
Major Campaign for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, has returned to
Pittsburgh not once, but twice. What drove her was the family-friendly nature of our city, the vibrant arts scene, and her passion for our world-class symphony. But why did Squirrel Hill win out and what was behind her "Pittsburgh moment"?
Steel Town Entertainment
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Find out why Pittsburgh is dubbed Kidsburgh in this entertaining and informative video by Steel Town Entertainment. Gregg Behr of the Grable Foundation is your guide as he takes you from the world-class Children's Museum of Pittsburgh to the studios of Mr. Roger's neighborhood and places inbetween.
Jennifer Baron
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
We may have dubbed our last issue "Pittsburgh's Really Big Week," but the art, eco and tech festivities continue on Downtown. So who's lighting up Point State Park and the Cultural District this week? Acclaimed singer-songwriter Patty Griffin, legendary country-rocker Kris Kristofferson, Venezuelan disco-funkers Los Amigos Invisibles, and a slew of award-winning documentary films.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
More proof that Pittsburgh is a great place to be a kid: The annual Pittsburgh International Chilldren's Festival kicks off today (that's Wednesday) and continues through Sunday with an impressive line up of music, multimedia, puppeteers and more with performers from Kenya, Russia, Italy, Scotland and Canada. Not to mention some fave Pittsburgh acts, such as Zany Umbrella Circus. Check it out here.
Melissa Rayworth
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
In a first, the Fred Rogers Center hosted a breakthrough conference on the role of media and technology in young children's lives, following the lead of--who else?--Mr. Rogers. The conference gathered policy makers, educators, researchers, media producers and child development experts all under one roof to talk frankly about the current state of children's media. Rogers' presence loomed large during the two-day event. And even when the debate got contentious, the participants did their best to stay neighborly.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
If you had only sixty seconds to convey your story by video, what would you do? See what Nomi Leasure did in this one minute video, produced through the Children's Museum oneminutejr project, that went on to win an international award and is now featured on the TEDxLP site.
,Abby Mendelson
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
A nationally unique organization is working to turn high schoolers into neighborhood preservationists -- and engines of economic development. What started as a Carnegie Mellon grad school project has morphed into the only preservationist association in the country dedicated solely to youth engagement in architecture, history and civics. Founder Dan Holland explains.
Caralyn Green
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
At the recent TEDx Pittsburgh conference, Christine Astorino wowed them with a presentation on fathom, her research, design and strategy company that mines consumer needs at a very deep level. One example of their groundbreaking work can be seen in the spectacular design of Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. More is coming in the new arena for the Penguins. Read about her here then watch the TEDx Pittsburgh video which vividly demonstrates the intriguing concept.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
In November, a group of Pittsburghers gathered for the first ever TEDx Pittsburgh, sponsored by Leadership Pittsburgh. Based on the TED concept, that ideas are power and all knowledge is connected, a range of presenters from the Gates Foundation's Vicki Phillips to artist Alexi Morrisey presented an outpouring of ideas designed to stimulate, engage, jolt, entertain, enlighten and inspire. Pop City will be featuring some of these videos in future issues but if you can't wait, we've got the link here for you to see them all.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
It's time to replace the much loved but worn out climbing structure at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. Three finalists have emerged in a design competition for the new one and here's your chance to preview the innovative ideas. Take a look. Then head to the museum and cast your vote. It could become another beloved classic which kids will long remember.
Abby Mendelson
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Why are Propel Schools succeeding when others are failing? By rejecting the premise that poverty level determines
academic achievement, for one, and by establishing a culture of respect and
caring. In an interview with founder Jeremy Resnick, we explore what these charter schools are doing to merit such high marks.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
In the new book Bird by Andrew Zuckerma, many of the stunning and gorgeous photos of birds in flight were photographed at our own National Aviary. See how they created the remarkable shots in this behind the scenes video.
Abby Mendelson
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Their stories are many, and inspiring. Read about the people who are mentoring our kids and the new program to attract more mentors for sixth-graders throughout Pittsburgh. If you, too, want to make a difference, this is a great way to do it.