celebratED honors Pittsburgh teachers and their education innovations
“There’s been so much innovation in birth through 12-grade education in the region, we thought, why not have something like the Academy Awards for teachers?"
17 Sep 2019
The Women’s Leadership Council improves thousands of lives. With help from Elizabeth Smart, they aim to do even more.
"Sharing your story breeds compassion," Elizabeth Smart said. "It breeds strength."
16 Sep 2019
Check out the winners of the 24th annual Heinz Awards
The winners are being honored for achievements in the arts, public policy and improving the environment, economics and the human condition.
12 Sep 2019
New funding from JHF offers much-needed mental health support for teens
The grants will create new mental health services and programs for local teens and could have broader impact statewide.
29 Aug 2019
To help feed families in Pittsburgh’s food deserts, Lyft launches Grocery Access Program
Lyft says food transportation barriers affect more than 20 million Americans. They want to help.
26 Aug 2019
Will Allegheny County get a civilian police review board, and how would it work?
“Wherever we can, we need to give some balance between the police and the citizen."
22 Aug 2019
Local startup pathVu wants to make the nation’s sidewalks accessible to all. Here’s how.
“The company's real focus and mission is to enable independent mobility for all pedestrians of any ability.”
15 Aug 2019
Pittsburgh’s innovative chefs and restaurateurs: The Tull Family Theater wants to collaborate.
The theater hopes to fill their 2,000-square-foot space with a bit of Pittsburgh's "food renaissance."
08 Aug 2019
Hello Baby will let all parents of Allegheny County newborns know what support is available
“At the highest levels of risk and need, we’re not necessarily reaching as many families as we’d like to.”
06 Aug 2019
How Angels’ Place helps parents escape the cycle of poverty
By pairing free childcare with parent education and a supportive network, this long-time Pittsburgh nonprofit changes lives.
01 Aug 2019