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Happy Holidays to all as Pop City takes a break

Pop City staff Wednesday, December 19, 2012
As we take off the next two weeks, we want to wish you a happy holiday and thank you for a wonderful year--our best ever with record readership, the launch of the social innovation exchange, Engage! Pop City and, of course, hundreds of weekly stories about the people and places moving our city forward. Thanks to you and our generous sponsors for making it all possible. We look forward to more in 2013!

Dreadnought Wines: the big thinking behind the little wine store

Abby Sadowsky Bolton Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Just in time for the holidays, a look at a one-of-a-kind place in Pittsburgh which has many followers (called sippers!). Read about the various wines and tastings and classes available at Dreadnought wines and the personalities behind the scenes--and don't miss the suggested wines for your holiday drinking.

The Marcellus Shale Documentary Project: the photographer's perspective

Brian Cohen Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The Marcellus Shale Documentary Project began two years ago with a desire to document the social and environmental effects of Shale drilling in this region. The results--a travelling photo exhibit currently at Pittsburgh Filmmakers, a book and a digital archive--have gained international attention. In a story that could only have happened in Pittsburgh, our photographer gives us the inside scoop on this bold and eye-opening project.

The Shepherd Wellness Community, with thanks to Beverly Pollock

Joann Cantrell Wednesday, December 12, 2012
When she lost her son to AIDS decades ago, Beverly Pollock discovered the support she needed at the Shepherd Wellness Community. That's when community became family and Beverly found a strength she never knew she had. As a tireless volunteer there for 22 years, they now bid her farewell as she leaves at the age of 88 to be with her daughter in Arizona.

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Ho Ho Hootenanny!

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Equal parts live revue and cozy sing-along (with hundreds of your closest friends), WYEP's Holiday Hootenany is fast becoming an annual Burgh tradition for merry makers who support independent radio and local music. If you've already scored tix to Thursday's Hoot, then you can check one more thing off of your list!

Engage! Pop City: Join the online conversation or start one of your own

Tracy Certo Wednesday, December 05, 2012
If you had anything to say about our city, what would it be? Check out Pop City's new civic engagement platform where you join the ongoing conversations about making Pittsburgh a more welcoming community, or the one on diversity or you can start a conversation of your own. Click here to see Engage! Pop City.

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Unblurred, the artful holiday edition

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, December 05, 2012
This Friday take a break from making lists and stringing lights to check out what's new along the East End's eclectic Penn Avenue Arts District. You might end up making your own handblown glass ornament or meeting The Christmas Devil of alpine legend.

How hot is downtown Pittsburgh real estate?

Jonathan Barnes Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Outside investment in downtown Pittsburgh commercial real estate is at a peak and the market is more robust than ever, say investors. Why is downtown property hotter than ever?

Great gift ideas: stocking stuffers, all local

Deb Smit Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Here's the lowdown on the best places to go for cool stocking stuffers this year. We've got the list for shopping local.

Join the conversation: Engage! Pop City

Pop City staff Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Check out Pop City's new civic engagement platform where you can join conversations about making Pittsburgh a better place to be. Let's hear your ideas about how our city can be more welcoming, for example, or how we can be better connected. There's even a conversation about favorite East End Brewery beers. Click here to see Engage! Pop City.

The guide to winter fun for kids in Pittsburgh

Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan Wednesday, November 28, 2012
From paintball and parrots to ice and clay, there's plenty to do in Pittsburgh to make winter fun for your kids. 

Pop Filter Hot Pick: will you be naughty or nice at The Warhol holiday bash?

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The Queen of Drag meets the Kind of Pop at The Warhol Museum's Naughty-or-Nice Holiday Bash on Saturday, December 1st. Ring in the holidays with fab hostess Sharon Needles--winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race--and groovy tunes by Tracksploitation. Your 15 minutes have arrived, so grab tickets before this buzz-worthy bash sells out!

Pop Star: Mark Hayward

Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Pittsburgher Mark Hayward has wowed them on Letterman with his blowgun-mousetrap-marshmallow trick and recently had his own one man show in New York. Now the amusing world-class juggler and World Champion Yo Yoer performs this week at the Union Project. And wait til you see what he can do.

A European Perspective of Pittsburgh: Part 2

Christina Kapaun Wednesday, November 28, 2012
When this writer from Munich first wrote about Pittsburgh last spring, it turned into our best read story ever. Now she's back with her photographer friend for another tour of Pittsburgh, a city they have both fallen for hard. From the Carrie Furnace to a surprise deli in Dormont, there's much to learn from these fans of our city.  

SMALLab: Blending disciplines, firing up students

Amy Whipple Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The theory is is that people learn through their bodies and learn especially well when they work together. Perfect, in other words, for antsy, socially blossoming middle schoolers. See how the forward-thinking Elizabeth Forward High School implemented a very cool learning initiative that has students in motion.
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