Featured Stories

Pop Filter Hot Pick: VIA Music & New Media Festival

Marty Levine Wednesday, September 26, 2012

There's nothing like VIA in Pittsburgh and there never has been, say those who program the cutting-edge audio and visual festival. What's new this year? Everything.

Arts and Culture, Concert, Dance, Design, Emerging Technology, Entertainment Technology, Events, Film, Innovation, Internet, Media, Music, Performing Arts, Pop Filter, Reuse / Rebuild

Slide show: A tour of Randyland

Brian Cohen Wednesday, September 26, 2012

See the whimsical and colorful creation dubbed Randyland on Pittsburgh's North Side, proof of how one person can transform a neighborhood.

Move to Pittsburgh, Talent

North Side

Seeing the world without leaving Pittsburgh

Erin Dougherty Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Want to feel like an international traveler without ever leaving town? Take a cue from this native Pittsburgher who found her connection to potluck international dinners, Bangra dancing and a multitude of cultural activities.

Move to Pittsburgh, Talent

Q & A with Josh McManus: What's next for cities?

Tracy Certo Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Get a preview of our featured speaker at the upcoming SiX event as he talks about what's next for cities, why it's essential for people to connect in smart ways and why some talent attraction intiatives in cities are doomed from the start. Not to mention the importance of donuts with bacon on top.

Social Innovation, Talent

Meet The Athena Awards finalists

Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan Wednesday, September 19, 2012

You'll learn all about these five outstanding Athena Award finalists at the upcoming luncheon where the winner will be announced. But for now, find out more about them on a personal level--from the importance of daily journaling to the pet dog who is called "too big to fail."

Community, Move to Pittsburgh, Talent

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Just DIY It at the Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire!

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, September 19, 2012

There's no better place to nurture your inner inventor--or yarn bomber--than at the Mini Maker Faire, setting up shop on September 22nd at Buhl Community Park and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.

Arts and Culture, Design, Emerging Technology, Events, Innovation, Kidsburgh, Media, Parks and Recreation, Pop Filter, Reuse / Rebuild

North Side

Educating our future workforce: Questions smart parents should ask their kids

James Fogarty Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Years of academic research have shown that of all the things a school provides, a great teacher has the most impact on student achievement. A guide created by the local Communities for Teaching Excellence uses that research to help you understand if a school is doing everything it can to help your child and your child’s teacher be successful. Ask these questions to help your child stay on track.

Education, Kidsburgh

Register for our next event and help shape Pittsburgh's future

Pop City staff Wednesday, September 12, 2012

The headlines are coming in for our next SiX event: "New cutting edge ecology campus transforms downtown Pittsburgh." "Pittsburgh named most digitally advanced city." "Urban transit paradigm shifting!" Send us your headline (or think of one later) but register now for the event on September 24th as we work to advance change in our region.

Social Innovation

North Side

Ladies United for the Preservation of Cocktails: drink up and drink in!

Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan Wednesday, September 12, 2012

What started as an excuse to get together and party has inspired chapters the world over. LUPEC, Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails, is a feminist group that works via celebration. How can you resist their feisty blend of mixing specialized cocktails along with lessons about women's history?

Arts and Culture, Entrepreneurs

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Will Steacy's No Job No Home No Peace No Rest opens at Silver Eye

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, September 12, 2012

You've heard from the candidates, the delegates and the spin doctors--now hear from a hard working artist, Will Steacy, whose creative practice gets to the heart of the "American Dream" in a world premiere exhibition at Silver Eye Center for Photography.

Arts and Culture, Energy, Pop Filter

Pop City Reader Survey

Pop City Team Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Thanks for reading our publication and showing interest in the people and places driving change in our community. To help us better understand you and improve our coverage of the issues you care about, could you please take 60 seconds and answer a few questions? We greatly appreciate it!

Thanks to our summer interns and a call for more.

Pop City staff Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Pop City wants to thank our summer interns who helped in many ways, from story ideas and writing to proofing and linking. Interested in being an intern? Read more.

What makes a teacher great? Ask the students.

David Golebiewski Wednesday, August 29, 2012

These Pittsburgh kids provide some valuable lessons for teachers, from showing you really care to making learning more fun. Yo, Mrs. Jacquay, Mrs. Barsico and Ms. Saunders, we're talking to you!

Kidsburgh

South Hills emerges as the taco hot spot in Pittsburgh

Jason Kambitsis Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Three taco shops in the South Hills offer some of the best authentic Mexican food anywhere, including Mexico. Say hola to Casa Rasta, the California Taco Shop and Las Palmas Street Tacos.

Restaurants

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Riverlife hosts Neon & Nature Party at the Pier

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Neon and nature will converge on Friday, September 7th, when Rivelife unveils a new location for its signature benefit bash, Party at the Pier. This year, head to the new North Shore ampitheater at Rivers Casino to celebrate the city's vibrant waterfronts.

Development, Environment, Events, Green Building, Green Design, Lifestyle, Outdoor Recreation, Pop Filter, Redevelopment, Regionalism, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability

Downtown & The Cultural District, North Side