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Paris to Pittsburgh Direct: Part Deux

Tracy Certo Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Paris is magical. After winging our way over on the inaugural direct flight, we can tell you how much easier the journey was flying nonstop and why you, too, will fall under this city's spell. Just don't go changing your name.

Pop Video: Wallenda Tightrope Walking in Pittsburgh

Renee Rosensteel Monday, June 08, 2009
In case you missed it, Nik Wallenda provided thrills and chills, but no spills, during his tense tightrope walking feat across the Allegheny River on Friday night during the Regatta. Renee Rosensteel, freelance videographer and photographer, caught the drama in air and the behind the scenes in this video.

Pittsburgh to Paris: We're Onboard

Tracy Certo Wednesday, June 03, 2009
This is big. After years of having none, Pittsburgh finally scores a nonstop flight to Europe. So now what? Support it. The publisher/editor of Pop City puts her money where her mouth is and books two tickets on the inaugural flight. Here's why.

New Girl in Town: The Perfect Pittsburgh Staycation

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Staying in Pittsburgh this summer instead of going overseas? We've got you covered in our five-day staycation plan. There's so much to do that we had trouble packing it all in, from the Warhol to rocking out the Riverfront trails, you'll find a summer full of fun.

Penguins, Red Wings: Talking Hockey Smack with Detroit's Model D

Elaine Labalme and Terry Parris, Jr. Wednesday, June 03, 2009
It's deja vu all over again as our Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup -- and Pop City has some, uh, fun with Model D, just like last year. It's about much more than hockey. Too bad we can't do this in the football season but the Lions need to field a team first.

Sign Up for Pop City

Pop City staff Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Sign up to get Pittsburgh's only weekly e-magazine fresh off the virtual press every Wednesday morning. Don't worry; we won't give your email address to anyone else and it's easy to opt out. But we don't think you'll want to. Click here to sign up for Pop City

Finding the Happy in Happy Hour

Sherrie Flick Wednesday, May 13, 2009
So when times are tough--uh, let's say now--and you want to get happy, where do you go? Check out this short  guide to high-end, down-budget Happy Hours in Pittsburgh. From the best atmosphere and the most innovative to feeling like you're in another country and channeling your inner Greta Garbo, it's enough to drive you to drink. Bartender!

Those Busy Burgh Bees: Urban Beekeeping and More

Caralyn Green Wednesday, May 13, 2009
What do an airline pilot, architect, law student and MBA student have in common? They're all members of the Burgh Bees, a nonprofit devoted to urban beekeeping in the region. Why are bees so important? Let us count the wayzzzz...

Here a Tree, There a Tree: Greening our Schools

Abby Mendelson Sunday, May 10, 2009
Here's one way to instill pride in school: add greenery. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has embarked on a landmark project to add trees and plantings to every Pittsburgh public school. More greenery equates to a better culture, more pride in school, and happier students. Here's to going green.

Pop Video: The Return of the Pittsburgh Marathon

Keith Parish Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Keith Parish of Parish Digital captures the excitement of the Pittsburgh Marathon at the starting line as runners talk about what the race means to them, and to Pittsburgh. Sunday was a great day in Pittsburgh and Pop City salutes everyone who did so much to bring this thoroughly awesome event back to town. 

Photo Slide Show: Art in Bloom

Brian Cohen Wednesday, April 29, 2009
In case you missed it, the short-lived but spectacular Art in Bloom at the Carnegie Museum of Art can be seen here in a series of photos by Pop City photographer  Brian Cohen. To view the art meets nature slide show, click here.

Join us for Hands On Pittsburgh

Pop City staff Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Join the Pop City team on Saturday, May 2 at Naomi's House in Swissvale as we plant a garden and do some light construction. Or contact Pittsburgh Cares and find another Hands On Pittsburgh project to work on May 1 or 2. Get your own team together if you like. To find out more, click here, or to join the Pop City team, click here. We'd love to have you!

Why We Moved to Downtown Pittsburgh

Rachel Booth Wednesday, April 22, 2009
While liiving the suburban lifestyle in Maryland, this young couple did a search for a great city to move to and decided on Pittsburgh. Then they took it one step further and opted to live the urban lifestyle downtown--with their young son.

Art in the Name of Diversity: Elizabeth Castonguay

Caralyn Green Wednesday, April 08, 2009
How does a painter use her art to fight for social justice?  Meet Elizabeth Myers Castonguay, who addresses diversity and social responsibility in her series of striking paintings.

The Thrill of Instant Download

Mark Kenny Wednesday, April 08, 2009
From the Kindle 2 to the phone novels in Japan (earning small fortunes for their young authors), the world of digital publishing is changing fast. So what's the word on the local scene? Let's start with the Kindle. "It's my favorite thing in the world besides my husband and daughter," says one user. If that gives you an idea.
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