Breaking down the new equity and inclusion legislation from City Hall
“The long-standing racial disparities that continue to plague our city are the direct result of decades of structural racism."
16 May 2019
Conference on the benefits of immigration kicks off this week in Pittsburgh
While many of the events discuss the economic benefits of new migration, there is an equal focus on the broader, intangible benefits to civic culture.
14 May 2019
Chef Bill Fuller knew hunger as a kid. Now he’s helping combat it in Pittsburgh.
Fuller uses his expertise in the kitchen and clout in the restaurant industry to make sure other people don't go hungry.
13 May 2019
How the Port Authority is using transit to encourage development
“We need to think about what happens around our stations ... we can’t just slap the infrastructure down and call it a day."
09 May 2019
Center for Victims breaks ground on new South Side shelter
“As a survivor now, it's my job to pave the way to a better future for domestic violence victims."
07 May 2019
Western Pennsylvania Center for the Arts gives all of Pittsburgh’s kids a chance to make music
"One note at a time, they start to make music and you can just watch it build -- the confidence. You can’t take that away from them.”
06 May 2019
Parents find one-day, one-stop resource at Allegheny Family Network’s free Mental Health Conference
In one day, families can access more information and assistance at the free conference than they could by spending weeks online or making phone calls,
01 May 2019
Journeys of Life in Shadyside supported the community for 30 years. What’s next?
Jean Haller is in the business of hope. Though she's closing her store, she is trusting that others will take up the work she's always done.
16 Apr 2019
Center for Victims has new HQ and innovative new approach to dealing with unresolved trauma
"So many people walk around with unresolved trauma, and unresolved trauma can really ruin your life. It can destroy your health."
15 Apr 2019
UPMC Children’s Hospital receives $500,000 to develop mental health app for teens
Like a Duolingo lesson for mental health, the games and activities on the app will be adjustable depending on the needs and developmental level of the patient.
18 Apr 2019