Economy Features

A new exhibition at Carnegie Museum of Natural History blends the beauty of handmade folk art with the entrepreneurialism of women artisans. From Rwanda to Bolivia, we can learn a lot from these skillful women, such as their grassroots business models, their creative passions and their courage to survive.

What do you get when you gather 300 adults in their 20s and 30s and ask them for their thoughts about Pittsburgh? A YouthQuake, of course. And 500 ideas, ranging from concrete and doable to big and transformative. Here are five of the bunch from just one group and then a few more to ponder.

It's the hub of a community, shaping and defining it, attracting visitors or...not. Main streets, once the focal point of every community, were neglected for decades with the growth of suburbs. But now they're the star of walkable neighborhoods and Pittsburgh boasts plenty, from Mt. Washington to Bloomfield. Why are they so important? And why should you frequent them instead of the mall? We'll tell ya!