Author: Christine H. O'Toole

A Vision for the Rivers

Fifteen years ago, Pittsburghers pulled together to transform their riverfronts. The resulting public-private partnership — unique among American cities — gave downtown shorelines a 21st-century makeover that has become a national model.

Great Places to Work

Permanent three-day weekends. Temporary assignments in Hawaii. A company trip to the Tour de France. Where do you find a job with perks like that? Right here in the ’Burgh, where happy campers nominated their companies for our first-ever Great Places to Work survey.

Great Places to Work: Small Companies

Permanent three-day weekends. Temporary assignments in Hawaii. A company trip to the Tour de France. Where do you find a job with perks like that? Right here in the ’Burgh, where happy campers nominated their companies for our first-ever Great Places to Work survey.

Great Places to Work: Large Companies

Permanent three-day weekends. Temporary assignments in Hawaii. A company trip to the Tour de France. Where do you find a job with perks like that? Right here in the ’Burgh, where happy campers nominated their companies for our first-ever Great Places to Work survey.

State of the Arts

Guess what: Pittsburghers may love their arts as much as their sports( maybe even more). But can our much-touted cultural crown jewels survive? Are we positioned for the future? Despite the challenges, the 21st century looks optimistic.

David Conrad Hearts Art

This hometown Hollywood star, who keeps a loft in the Strip District and supports the local arts scene, will serve as Honorary Centennial Chair for the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh's 100th year.

Giving New Life

At the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, some of the world’s best researchers are developing technologies to rebuild our nation’s wounded warriors and are healing incurable ailments. Discoveries made here will soon help benefit the civilian population as well.

Young at Heart

The new Lawrenceville campus of Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC offers a 21st-century vision for young patients and their families with greater space, better accommodations and a comprehensive array of services.

College in Challenging Times

Sure, the current economic woes create a ripple effect in higher education, but despite enrollment fluctuation and tuition obstacles, Joe (and Jodie) College still have a chance to ride the wave.

The Art of Healing

Even before he was born, Austin Ball had a heart defect that was considered fatal. The Heart Center Team at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC stepped in with a daring alternative and advanced technology. Today, Austin's celebrating his first birthday.