Author: James Paul
Day in the Life: Golden Triangle Ambassador “Don-Juan Jord-An” Patrols the Cultural District
Jordan Bright is one of 11 full-time ambassadors the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership hired to make Downtown Pittsburgh safer and more welcoming.
My Best of the 'Burgh: A Q&A with Leah Lizarondo
As she steps down as CEO of 412 Food Rescue to focus on expanding her mission through tech, we wanted to know: What is Leah Lizarondo’s Best of the ’Burgh?
Here’s What to Expect at the 30th Anniversary of JFilm
Throughout the Jewish film festival's 11-day run, attendees can catch 20 films at three cinemas across Pittsburgh, in addition to four virtual showings. The festival will also feature expert discussions, panels and more.
How This CMU Student Went From Entertaining On TikTok To ‘American Idol’
Tripp Taylor’s time on the ABC show has ended, but he says it’s just the beginning of his singing career.
PennEnvironment Crowns A New No.1 On Its List Of Worst Air Polluters In Allegheny County
U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works leads the pack on the 2023 “Toxic Ten” — the list of companies responsible for most toxic air pollution by facilities here.
How This Secret History of a Holocaust Survivor Made Its Way from Audio Tapes to a Pittsburgh Stage
The world premiere of ‘Perseverance’ opens April 15 at the New Hazlett Theater and tells the story of a Polish teenager sent to Auschwitz who later owned a Squirrel Hill jewelry store.
Stop the Stigma: How This Pittsburgh Woman Came to Devote Her Life to Fighting the Addiction Narrative
It’s a role she never wanted, a role no mother ever deserved, but Sherry Jo Matt’s mission changed when her daughter died from a fentanyl overdose.
Backlash Mounts at Pitt for Allowing Speakers Who Students Say Are Transphobic
Over 10,000 people have signed a petition to cancel three student-organized speaker events that many decry as transphobic, tying Pitt up in a free speech dilemma not unknown to the university or universities nationally.
This Pittsburgh Pet and People Apparel Company Reaches New Highs Partnering with Snoop Dogg
Little Earth Productions' partnership with the platinum recording artist, mogul and media personality is the latest installment in their 30-year rise to the big leagues.
How An Abandoned School Became The Main Stage For The Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre
The company’s 20th season launches March 11 at the Madison Arts Center, the former elementary school bought by theater founder Mark Clayton Southers.
Take A Grand Tour Of The Craft Beer Scene At The First CBX Expo in Pittsburgh
On March 31, the annual trade show will open up to the public for a one-day tasting of craft beers brewed throughout Pittsburgh. Tickets will be available for purchase online in coming weeks.
A Robot Brings AI To Canvas. Could It Replace a Human Artist?
A Carnegie Mellon University robotics team has created a robot that can make unique paintings when prompted with an image, description or even a sound.
An Accomplished Actor Portrays August Wilson in ‘How I Learned What I Learned’
Wali Jamal brings unique insight into Wilson’s semi-autobiographical one-man show.
Will Other Cities in Allegheny County Consider Bans on Single-Use Bags?
Experts will present testimony about the litter in Allegheny County to community policymakers on Feb. 15 in hopes that other cities will follow Pittsburgh in adopting similar initiatives.
How New Plans Will Make Frick Park More Accessible to Visitors with Special Needs
Pittsburgh Parks, City are seeking public input on two proposals aimed at creating an outdoor sensory “classroom” in Frick Park.
Treasures from August Wilson’s Life Celebrate Black History Month in Pittsburgh
“Highlights from the August Wilson Archive,” a showcase of documents, memorabilia and photos documenting the playwright’s life, will be on display in the lobby of the City-County Building throughout February.
Premier Rugby Sevens Expands To Pittsburgh, Giving Residents a New Team to Back
Premier Rugby Sevens, a nationally franchised rugby league, established the Steeltoes men’s and women’s teams in Pittsburgh. The move is in preparation for the Eastern Conference Finals, which will be held at Highmark Stadium.
How a Pittsburgh-Area Forest, Once Used by a Bootlegger, is Now a Protected Green Space
The Hollow Oak Land Trust, a conservation nonprofit, purchased Vinegar Hollow in December 2022, furthering its mission to “protect and connect” green spaces in Allegheny and Beaver counties.
Here’s How To View The Green Comet Around Pittsburgh
The extremely rare ‘cosmic snowball’ — which last passed by Earth during the Ice Age — will be reaching its closest point here between Feb. 1 and 2.
How a Tibetan Religious Temple Now Has A Permanent Home in Greenfield
The Olmo Ling Bon Center and Institute, a nonprofit and the only temple of the Bon Religion in Pittsburgh, recently purchased the building it’s been renting since 2009.
