Featured Stories
Jennifer Baron
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Eighteen new one-act plays--submitted by emerging and established writers hailing from as far afield as Finland and New Zealand--will debut at the Pittsburgh New Works Festival, which runs August 19th through September 30th at the Father Ryan Arts Center in McKees Rocks.
Ben Schmitt
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
While Pittsburgh is known for many great things, diversity isn't one of them. Are things changing? In this personal essay, our writer tells of a troubling conversation he had with a successful business person and then presents different views of what it's like for African Americans in Pittsburgh. Mostly, he challenges us to do better. Read on and then join the conversation.
Emily Shields
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts just announced that photographer Charlee Brodsky is the 2012 Artist of the Year, and multimedia performance artist Vanessa German is the 2012 Emerging Artist. Don't miss the opening reception on Friday, August 10th with exhibits by both and lots more.
Albert Ciuksza
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
What happened when guys on a camping trip tried to haul along a makeshift draft beer unit? Out of the suds of foamy failure grew an idea for a portable keg. And that grew into a startup company. And that is being launched with a lot of encouragement from the business community. It's the power of Pittsburgh, claims this partner.
Amy Kuras
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
The national college attainment competition has 57 cities, including Pittsburgh, attacking the issue on a community level to produce focused, short-term solutions.
Marty Levine
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Self-folding strollers. Quality entertainment in hospital waiting rooms. Video-game school lessons. Pittsburgh parents want -- and need -- high-tech kid products. Local companies are coming through with great inventions.
Jennifer Baron
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
For the next four days, the Jazz Dance World Festival will showcase 750 dancers and 10 companies from around the globe, with performances at Downtown's Byham Theater. It's the first time Pittsburgh has played host to the event, and every night features a different production. Alongside top troupes from Japan to Mexico will be Pittsburgh's own world-class companies.
Andrew Moore
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
From the sleek coffee bar open to the street, to the glass garage doors by the cafe, Marty's Market aims to be an inviting community gathering place around local and very good food. Owner Regina Koetters, who recently ran Iraq's largest air base, seems up to the task.
Francesca Fenzi
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Take an urban bike tour to better explore Pittsburgh and learn about reclaiming vacant land. Then join the party at the pop-up beer garden at GTECH's headquarters in the East End.
Nick Keppler
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
If you like to hunt for unusual and interesting items, we've got the store lineup for you. Our writer explored three second-hand stories to find five items to best define them.
Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Record heat so far this year means you're likely looking for cooler, indoor activities for your kids this summer. Here's a guide to some of the best indoor -- and shadier outdoor -- things to do for the rest of summer 2012.
Nick Keppler
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
It has everything you could want in a thriving and walkable neighborhood, from theaters to restaurants to one of a kind stores, with a riverfront location close to downtown. Pittsburgh's South Side, with its famed Main St. distinction, offers a wealth of attractions including historic architecture, many steps and scenic riverside trails for biking. Oh, and a few bars as well.
Marty Levine
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
How does a child morph from shy and insecure with a string of foster homes as his legacy, to a confident ambassador for Boys and Girls Clubs? Ask Nick Foley, a product of the Sarah Heinz House, who is now meeting folks such as President Obama to tell his tale.
Jennifer Baron
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Could you make a movie in 48 hours? See who rose to the Scorcesean challenge, creating an entire film--from writing and casting to filming and editing--in a mere two days. This weekend, the world’s largest and oldest filmmaking competition hosts a screening of the 48 Hour Film Project's 35 at the Hollywood Theater.
Joshua Barnes
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
With new framework for teaching called STEAM and new technology--think giant iPads, flips cams and Skype--the students in this Crafton Elementary classroom are enjoying a new world of possibilities in classroom learning.