Author: Amy Whipple
Tracing Pittsburgh's Roots to Fort Ligonier
Accurate detail and a commitment to a rounded view of history are paramount at Fort Ligonier, a site of great importance in the country’s history.
Best Activities for Kids in Pittsburgh with Mobility Impairments
Pittsburgh is a city of many delights, but accessible spaces and activities for kids who have mobility impairments are true treasures for kids and their families. Here are three of my favorites.
What Special Meanings Do The Clemente Bridge's Locks of Love Hold?
There are 11,000 of them on the span. They’ll soon be removed as part of the bridge’s rehab project
How the OneTen Coalition is Ensuring Black Talent Without Four-Year Degrees Grow Their Careers
These are jobs with fair wages and ample opportunity.
How Kinship Care Transformed Allegheny County’s Child-Welfare System
Once one of the worst agencies of its kind in the country, the office of Children, Youth and Families is now a model of success.
A Helping Hand for New Parents in Allegheny County
The innovative Hello Baby program offers resources for new parents, seeking out those that might need support the most.
How to Improve Workplace Diversity in Pittsburgh
A coalition of Pittsburghers is working to make inclusion an integral part of the hiring process and creating spaces where people feel as if they belong.
The Maine Event: This Fighter Won't Quit on Her Dream
Rebecca Maine’s unlikely journey to the sweet science began in Punxsutawney and took shape in Pittsburgh rings.
Rowing on the (Mon) River
Students in the Mon Valley hope to row their way into competitions and college scholarships.
A Thirst for Literature: Welcome to Books on Tap
The Carnegie Libraries of Pittsburgh offer 29 book clubs, but only one combines literature and beer.
They Do It for Love, Not Money
What do a professional wrestler, a musician, an improviser, a roller derby athlete, a novelist and a burlesque performer have in common? They are all following their passion even though it doesn’t pay the bills.
Underdogs United: Trading Jerseys for Water
Underdogs United’s global jersey exchange connects star athletes with Kenyan kids.
Giving the Little Ones Room to Learn
An expansion at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf will allow the storied institution to better serve the needs of its youngest students.
He Tries to be a Blessing to Someone Every Day
Doug Williams helps men facing homelessness with hard work — and example.
What Does Adult Education Look Like in Pittsburgh?
Literacy Pittsburgh’s mission goes beyond teaching people to read — but that mission remains a pressing concern.
Perspectives: Making Space
A playground trip causes Amy Whipple, whose son has extra needs, to reflect on how simple — and charitable — it can be to make space for someone else.
New to Pittsburgh? Make Your First Stop at the Library
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Welcome Centers provide guidance and resources to the city’s new arrivals.
A Matter of Pride: Delta Foundation's Struggles with Success
Within the span of 10 years, the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh has brought the city’s annual Pride festival to previously unimaginable heights. That growth, however, has left some members of the community behind — and unhappy.
A Fish Fry for the Ages in Greenfield
A Pittsburgh transplant has a run-in with a Lenten fish fry.
Made in Pittsburgh: 5 Great Ideas
Modern-day creation in Pittsburgh doesn’t just involve physical products; we also have a knack for hatching new ideas that can solve problems in innovative, unexpected ways. These locally based thinkers are applying big thoughts to bigger problems.
Choosing A Family
Frequent PM contributor Amy Whipple always intended to become a foster parent. Now the adoptive mother of a 3-year-old boy, she shares the story of her new family.
Unusual Events & Things Good to Know in Pittsburgh
This month: Downtown's first dog park, 2017 Vision Board Meet-Up and the Animal Rescue League finds a new home.
