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Mirazozo Luminaria Installation at the International Children's Festival.  Photo Brian Cohen
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Talent

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What makes Pittsburgh great? The people. How do we attract more? Keep moving ahead on many fronts and inspire others to join us. The many entrepreneurs and strong talent from all walks of life have made Pittsburgh a champion for decades. That same can-do spirit exists today stronger than ever. Each week in Pop City we profile the tremendous talent in our region.

Talent Features

Linda Lane: Keep the main thing the main thing

Linda Lane has a daunting task: shepherding the city’s school district through some of its biggest challenges in history while remaining a hands-on educator.

Pop Star: Lynn Johnson, global photographer

Renowned photographer Lynn Johnson travels the world as the invisible voyager, capturing images that inspire viewers to act. Read about her latest project in India which was featured in National Geographic, and then see the stunning photo slide show.

How to really use social media effectively: an interview with Dr. Andrew Stephen

When a trusted grad student told us about his "brilliant and pragmatic" social media professor at the Katz Business School, we bit. In this interview, Dr. Andrew Stephen answers our many questions, from the biggest mistakes made in social media to what national companies and local groups are doing it right, and why.  

Dozen, rebaked

When it closed last summer, cupcake fans throughout the city mourned. But since re-opening in September under new ownership, Dozen Bakeshop is back with cupcakes and more, including sculpted cakes--think military boots--crafted by a Pittsburgher who was a finalist on the Cake Boss competition.

Shepherd's Heart: Helping returning vets find their way

As part of the "Coming Home PA" series about returning vets, presented by PublicSource and Pittsburgh media partners, Pop City offers a powerful story about homeless veterans finding their way through Shepherd's Heart. This organization has served as a lifeline to many vets, including one who now works there, Chuck Webb, who just won first prize in the recent PSVP Fast Pitch contest. (He got the standing ovation that night.)
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