Author: Jesseca Muslin
2024 40 Under 40 Honoree: Carrie Benson (39)
"I feel a calling to be doing this work, on this specific campus, to create an environment where people can really focus on what they came here to do."
2024 40 Under 40 Honoree: Joleen Brantle (29)
"I want people to think of me as someone who really worked to pour herself into the betterment of her neighbor."
2024 40 Under 40 Honoree: Sharnay Hearn Davis (35)
"I want to be able to say, ‘Someone came to me with a problem and this is how I was able to support them.’"
2024 40 Under 40 Honoree: Donal Donovan (34)
"I hope to leave the people that worked with me a lasting connection to their own bodies and the empowerment to know that they can exist."
2024 40 Under 40 Honoree: Jackson Elizondo (32)
"Everywhere I’ve gone I’ve felt like the best way to make a place your home is to get involved in the community."
2024 40 Under 40 Honoree: Shinora Grayson (37)
"If everyone does what’s right, the world might be a better place where everyone gets what they need."
2024 40 Under 40 Honoree: Quinntarra Morant (38)
"I’ve always said that where much is given, much is required."
2024 40 Under 40 Honoree: Leah Nicolich-Henkin (34)
"I see myself as trying to do my part to advance a safer, healthier, better functioning city and community.
2024 40 Under 40 Honoree: Dr. Leonard Weiss (39)
"I hope that I can change the life of one individual or perhaps an entire neighborhood."
Real Pittsburgh Weddings: Corey and Michelle Went Courthouse Chic for Their Big Day
The couple left the brunt of their wedding planning to Michelle’s best friend, event planner Shayla Hawkins, and the result was magical.
2023 40 Under 40 Honoree: Evan J. Durst (39)
“I think it’s really important to help other people get the opportunities that will help them succeed and do it themselves down the road.”
2023 40 Under 40 Honoree: Jason Antin (37)
“It’s important to not only be an accomplished professional but an accomplished human being.”
2023 40 Under 40 Honoree: Jazmine Grant (38)
“I would like to be known as someone who worked hard but was also very easy to work with.”
2023 40 Under 40 Honoree: Emma Hance (32)
“I want people to know that they are valued and that their opinions matter.”
2023 40 Under 40 Honoree: Dontae Comans (38)
“I feel like my strongest talent is bringing people together.”
2023 40 Under 40 Honoree: Jenise Brown (36)
“It’s important to slow down and see if what you’re putting your energies toward is helping others, the community and the planet because we’re only here for so long.”
2023 40 Under 40 Honoree: Greg Austin (39)
“I hope that how I’ve treated other people goes forward through them.”
2023 40 Under 40 Honoree: Greg Pollock (34)
“I’ve always viewed accessibility as the heart of innovation.”
2023 40 Under 40 Honoree: Dan Law (38)
“Pittsburghers should always challenge the status quo and never shy away from reinvention.”
2023 40 Under 40 Honoree: Jennifer Mazzocco (39)
“In school or community, it’s essential that we’re here to support each other. If we don’t all give our time, they’re not as good as they can be.”
Real Pittsburgh Weddings: Luis Puma & Myriah McKenzie Have An International Love
The couple blended their Peruvian and Jamaican heritages at their wedding with everything from conch shell decorations to a visit from some alpacas.
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Sharell Johnson
“I hope to help a woman feel empowered and know that, although there's obstacles, she can always prevail.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Miracle Jones
“We’re all impacted by each other’s actions. The best way for us to build a community safety network is to know each other, support each other and build each other up.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Noah R. Jordan
“I feel an obligation to take the natural skills and opportunities I’ve been given to try to help others — and make the kind of community that I would want to live in and want future generations to be a part of.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Lillian Rafson
“Every day I hope to bring a little bit of joy to our travelers and to help Americans travel the country with an open mind.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Sandra Munotyei Matoushaya
“A lot can be done if we come together. I want to be a bridge for people to understand different cultures and their role in this world and what they can fulfill in life.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Tanisha Long
“I can’t imagine seeing other people suffering and knowing I have things that can lessen [it] and not doing that. I want others to adopt that ideology — don’t stay silent when you see suffering.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Dr. Yasaswi Kislovskiy
“I feel very dear toward Pittsburgh as a city to protect and find friendship in. I hope the work that I do invites people to see each other as their neighbors and friends and colleagues.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Anya Lernatovych
“If you have a dream, you go after it. Despite the fact that you’re an immigrant coming from a different country, it's all achievable.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Monica Malik
“My goal is to make some kind of an impact. Whether it’s program design, assisting a community benefit or connecting individuals with resources, I try to leave a positive impact for the day.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Suzie Lachut
“My way of paying this gift forward is to make sure that the light shines on the people that I believe in most.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Dontae Sherron Payne
“I think our Black male youth need positive Black male role model. I try my best to carry myself at a higher standard to provide that to the community as much as possible.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Donald Jones Sr.
“My dream is leaving my legacy for my son to finish what I started and do what I'm doing — changing lives, helping guys and boys make better life decisions, as citizens, not just at work.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Michael R. McLaughlin Jr.
“Doing something like being a resource for somebody that has a question or making a positive difference is a goal for all of us when we come in.”
2022 40 Under 40 Honoree: Ayisha Morgan-Lee
“I’d like to leave a legacy with the students that we’ve touched to be able to say they had the opportunity to learn and study about themselves as Black girls and boys.”
Real Pittsburgh Wedding: East Meets West for Monishi and Tanner
Monishi Chakrabarti's proposal mirrored his first date with Tanner Opalinski — but in reverse.
Friends First: Ziad Haddad & Brittany Galiano
Neither was looking for a relationship at first, but they became part of a shared group of friends and created memories together.
Real Pittsburgh Weddings
Romance. Style. Whimsy. These three Pittsburgh-area couples have it all.
Leap Year Love: Donna Hayes & Christina Gilpin
They met 15 years before they tied the knot, so what took them so long?
Seven Pittsburgh Airbnbs Worth a Look
Are hotels not your style? Looking for a place that feels more like home? Try staying in one of these Pittsburgh Airbnbs.
Best Renovated Bathroom
M. Ferrari and Company reimagined an outdated master bathroom into an oasis suitable for the whole family.
Best Renovated Kitchen
Studio d’ARC transformed a separate kitchen and formal dining room into a spacious, Scandinavian-inspired space.
Top Ten Things to Do this Month in March, 2020
March highlights include a tattoo expo, Bugs Bunny at the symphony and an author in love with obituaries.
Top 10 Things to Do This Month in Pittsburgh
March highlights include a tattoo expo, Bugs Bunny at the symphony and an author in love with obituaries.
Five Real Pittsburgh Weddings
Follow these five Pittsburgh couples from “meet-cute” to “I Do.”
Romantic Rivals: Drew Fox & Annie Lesher
Drew is a Penn State graduate, and Annie, a University of Pittsburgh graduate. See how their collegiate rivalry played a big part in their wedding ceremony.
Top 10 Things to Do in December in Pittsburgh
Your 10 best bets for this month include Monday Night Dodgeball, 12 Bars of Charity and Yoga + Cocktails.
Top 10 Things to Do in Pittsburgh in November
Your 10 best bets for this month include Beers of the 'Burgh, Cookies and Candles and a sensory friendly silent disco.
