Author: Site Staff
Leah Lizarondo Shares Details on Her Upcoming Column About Women and Aging
In a Q&A session, digital editor Ollie Gratzinger sat down with Lizarondo for coffee to talk about what readers can expect from her new column, 50 Sense.
Holiday Event Guide: How Pittsburgh Is Prepping for Festive Cheer
The annual Holiday Market returns to Market Square on Nov. 20, and Light Up Night will take place on Nov. 21.Both are celebrating important milestones this year — and that isn’t all the city has up its sleeve.
Dig in With Graver: Finding Answers to the Great Pumpkin Question
Curing my Halloween hangover by finding fun-size bites of happiness throughout the ‘Burgh.
Looking For Work? 10 New Job Openings in Pittsburgh This Week
Looking for a job in Pittsburgh? Here's our weekly roundup of Pittsburgh jobs that are accepting applications.
House of the Week: European Elegance Meets Resort-Style Luxury in Butler County
Set on seven private acres, this $4.25 million estate features designer interiors, an infinity-edge pool and exceptional spaces for entertaining.
The Steelers are 6-2 — And That's No Fluke
They’re winning games the way they intended — and in the way they can continue to win them.
Know-It-All: The Pittsburgh Parking Chair
As winter looms, Yinzers are getting their chairs ready. Do you know the history of the infamous parking chair?
Fish nor Fowl, Part of the Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group, Closes Its Doors
The eatery’s demise comes less than a month after Richard DeShantz was arrested on domestic abuse charges.
5 Things to Do in Pittsburgh This Weekend
Plus, seasonal events around the city.
A McKeesport Murder Mystery: Local Author Unearths Tale of Love, Loss and Legacy
Lisa Speranza’s book tells the story of La Roux Soles, a McKeesport socialite whose 1933 death sparked headlines, and the city that built her.
This Former Uptown Church Now Contains Luxury Condos
Part historic renovation and part new build, The Church Residences are an innovative development that take a shot at preserving the past while creating for the future.
Meet Quala: A Big-Hearted Girl with a Big Personality
Friendly, adventurous and always up for a little fun, Quala is ready to find a family to call her own.
Let's Go! 7 Things You Don't Want to Miss in November
Shop vintage, get a jump on holiday gifts or try your hand at an Olympic sport this month.
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Kenise Batts (39)
“Challenges are inevitable; however, if you view setbacks as lessons instead of losses, that adversity will help shape you into the next leader that Pittsburgh needs.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Deborah Tosin Akanya (34)
“Women should not have to make themselves smaller, quieter or less ambitious to make other people comfortable.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Alaina Webber (35)
“Knowing and being known come through time. Relationships form with commitment.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Jehosha A. Wright (35)
“Prioritize finding meaningful work that allows you to take care of yourself and others.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Sony Ton-Aime (35)
“Storytelling is the way we make sense of the world. Language differentiates us from other animals, but it is storytelling that makes [us] human.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Matthew Berwick (39)
“Some of the most impactful work I have done came from challenges I once viewed as obstacles.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Tierra Thorne (36)
“You can have multiple gifts and actually use all of them.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Donminika Brown (38)
“I hope to continue helping build a Pittsburgh that is connected, accessible, and full of opportunity.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Robyn Tedder (39)
“I want to do meaningful work, lead well, be present for the people I love and have enough space to continue growing into the person I want to become.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Janelle Crisp (39)
“Dignity fuels motivation and empowerment reduces recidivism.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: David M. Carroll (38)
“Growing the future in Pittsburgh is a no-brainer.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: William Dzombak (38)
“I believe there isn't one day or one thing that can change anything overnight. I believe it’s the culmination of just constantly trying things and networking.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Fei Fang (37)
“I hope my students learn to look beyond the algorithm itself and think about the entire process required to make AI genuinely useful and responsible in the real world.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Kayla Frattini (38)
“I want to help build a Pittsburgh where inclusion is less about creating separate opportunities and more about finding ways for people of all abilities to participate, belong and pursue the goals that matter to them.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Christopher A. Galarza (36)
“I really enjoy being a beginner at something and being reminded that growth requires patience, repetition and a willingness to get things wrong.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Alicia Tavani (39)
“The physical part is important, but the life-skill training, discipline, honesty, self-esteem, belief, communication and respect is what shapes people’s lives.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Caily Grube (36)
“I want someone to see an executive director in a blazer picking up litter and rethink what they assumed this work looks like, and who it’s for.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Alexander Sundermann (35)
“Scientists and clinicians need to meet people where they already are online, so that false information doesn’t get there first.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Kate Rosenzweig (33)
“I was a little embarrassed about my knitting obsession for a long time, and I wish I'd known that being loud about what you love works like a magnet.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Moisés Padilla (39)
“Rely on your community, and if you don’t have one yet, build one. Then make room for others to join it. That applies whether you grew up in Pittsburgh or moved here, as I did.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Riccardy Volcy (39)
“I picture a 14-year-old arriving in the United States from Haiti with no idea this version of his life was available to him.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Kate L. Stoy (39)
“I am where I am today because of the people who invested in me along the way.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Christopher N. Hansen (39)
“That’s the impact I want, not a single headline, but a thousand small ones I’ll never get to read.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: James Snow (35)
“There is something deeply meaningful to me about helping create and care for places that belong to everyone.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Patrick Joyal (35)
“Personally, success means the people I love can count on me — and that I still find the world interesting and unfinished.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Aaron Siegel (38)
“Advocacy for women’s health should not be an exception among men; it should be the standard.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Zena Ruiz (39)
“Sometimes leadership means asking better questions, connecting people who aren’t talking to one another, or being willing to challenge the way something has always been done.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Demi Kolke (39)
“I tried to use my position for good, and use that positioning to benefit the community.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Jaime Martinez (24)
“The best leaders I've known make the people around them bigger.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Martin Piazza (38)
“I want to carry that tradition forward through surgical expertise, lasting relationships with families and research that helps build better treatments for the future.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Chris Maury (39)
“There’s real meaningful value in having a local media property that is able to bring local attention to the local community.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Danielle Oriola (32)
“Pittsburgh is a city of pockets. If you stumble into the right one, it can change you.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Natalie McGuier (38)
“It has been said by many people in different ways, but I'm just trying to leave the world a bit better than how I found it.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Molly Onufer (38)
“Treat others how you want to be treated; every person deserves respect; do good; leave everything better than you found it.”
2026 40 Under 40 Honoree: Amanda McQuillan (36)
“Ambition does not have to mean choosing achievement over presence.”
