Author: Cristina Rouvalis
Lawrenceville Weightlifter Trains Champions and Novices
Weightlifter Tom Duer competes at an international level. In his Lawrenceville gym, however, he trains all comers with a focus on self improvement.
No Surrender: Vic Walczak's Crusade for the Underdog
Walczak’s crusade began long before his tenure as legal director of the ACLU-PA.
Pittsburgher of the Year: Max King
Max King has authored a biography on Fred Rogers and run The Pittsburgh Foundation and the Heinz Endowments. But his stamp on Pittsburgh goes even deeper — and he’s not done yet.
Women in Power: The Pros Changing Allegheny County
Allegheny County breaks the old boys’ club by placing women in key positions.
Love Thy Neighbor: Donating a Second Chance
Rachelle Jeffers and Allen ‘Bud’ Mitchell went to church together but they weren’t close. That changed when she found out he would die unless he found a liver donor. That’s how Jeffers became one of a growing number of living liver donors.
She Became Pittsburgh Radio Royalty by Making Music Matter
Rosemary Welsch, longtime DJ and senior producer at WYEP-FM, has shepherded the station from startup to institution.
He has a Knack for Capturing Steelers Fans' Euphoria
Known as Jimmy Yinzer, he provides Steelers gear to fans near and far.
Meet Pitt's Soft-Spoken Professor Who Writes Crime Novels
Writer Kathleen George’s sinister mysteries have created a dark, alternate Pittsburgh. In her latest, however, the heyday of the Hill District is brought to life.
Finding Her Voice: An Acid Attack Victim Fights Back
Hanifa Nakiryowa's life changed forever after becoming a victim of a disfiguring acid attack.
He is Pittsburgh's 24-Hour Bridge Builder
Wasiullah “Wasi” Mohamed works two full-time jobs to connect Pittsburgh's muslim communities with their neighbors.
Sadie's Tree: A Plea for Kindness in Memory of a Bullied Teen
In an obituary read round the world, the family of Bedford, Pa., teen Sadie Riggs called out those who had bullied her and pleaded for people to be kind to one another. A year after Sadie’s death, lessons remain to be learned from her suicide.
Peters Township Native Wins Silver Medal in Speed Skating
After swine flu kept him from competing in Sochi in 2014, short track speed skater John-Henry Krueger finally won a spot on the podium at the Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.
Meet Pittsburgh's 40 Under 40 Honorees for 2017
We present this year's class of 40 people under the age of 40 who are making Pittsburgh a better place.
True Grit: Homestead Mayor Betty Esper Just Won't Back Down
Homestead’s first and only woman mayor has worked tirelessly for her hometown during her 35-plus years in public office. As she faces reelection unopposed next month, the 84-year-old contemplates her role as the symbol of a gritty town fighting its way back.
He Loves the Nickname: They Call Him Dr. Yuk
In the 45 years since coming up with Mr. Yuk, Dr. Richard Moriarty, now 77, has met many grateful parents who told him he saved their kids’ lives.
Health Care in Pittsburgh that Goes Beyond the Doctor's Office
Pittsburgh’s reputation as a health care city — a center of medical innovation, groundbreaking research and world-class treatment — will not be a temporarily worn crown. As doctors, health care systems and researchers focus more on health and wellness in a holistic sense, our city remains at the cutting edge, discovering not only new treatments but also new ways of thinking.
For New Moms: Innovations in Treating Postpartum Depression
At Allegheny Health Network, new mothers receive specialized treatment for a condition many have suffered through in secret.
Learning How to Save Lives With Advanced First-Aid Training
Stop the Bleed training, spearheaded by UPMC, aims to prepare first-responders (and the general public) to jump into action when seconds count.
A College Mind Happily Living in a Fourth Grader's Body
This Monroeville youngster, not yet 5-feet tall, has a 4.0 GPA in three college-level classes this semester.
Inside the Ultimate Man vs. Machine Poker Match in Pittsburgh
Four of the world’s best poker players are playing 120,000 hands of Heads-Up No-Limit Texas Hold’em against Libratus, the poker-playing bot created by Carnegie Mellon University computer scientists.
In Concert: What's Next for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra?
Melia Tourangeau, CEO and president of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, looks to lead the ensemble forward after a discordant strike.
Bringing Spirits — and a Grand Hotel — Back from the Dead?
The historic Hotel Conneaut is under new management and a group of Pittsburgh-area ghost hunters are among their most loyal customers.
