Author: Lori Jakiela
Stories of our Neighbors: Hamming It Up for the Holidays
Pitcairn caterer Jeremy Knauss gets fired up about family, good food and the neighborly art of stoop soup.
Stories of Our Neighbors: She's Saving The World, One Cookie At A Time
Laura Magone on Monongahela’s Guinness record-breaking cookie table, the huge hearts of bakers and how the tiniest sweetness matters so much.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Judi and Kari Danser Find Hope on the Other Side
The mother/daughter members of the Northern Appalachian Paranormal Society are devoted to researching the spirit world and debunking "Ghostbusters".
Stories of Our Neighbors: When Things Don't Work, I Want To Fix Them
Artist, writer and activist Meghan Tutolo on letter-writing, loving your people and the fine art of building bridges (not walls).
Stories Of Our Neighbors: A Light In The Darkness
Podcaster Eric McKenna on Paul Stanley, KISS, humility and the power of real talk in hard times.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Grilling Jeff Webster
At the Park Place Pub in Highland Park, site of Jeff Webster’s weekly grilling sessions, everyone feels at home.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Justin Merriman Pans for Gold
The photojournalist sifts the human stories behind the headlines.
Stories of Our Neighbors: The Teacher Is In
Stephanie Jankowski schools readers on why educators matter so much.
Stories of our Neighbors: What Rhymes With Hope?
Slam poet Adríana E. Ramirez on the importance of poetry in troubled times.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Thank You For Being a Friend
Podcaster Janeen Ellsworth helps women build meaningful connections.
Stories of Our Neighbors: When You Grow Up in a Place, You Don't Always See It Clear
MC/DJ Blakk Steel on Pittsburgh hip-hop past and present, and the time George Benson came back home.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Most Days Feel Like a Crisis
Media expert Jessica Ghilani talks about raising kids, cultivating empathy and staying human in a brave new meta-world.
Stories Of Our Neighbors: Missionary Of The Word
Bart Solarczyk’s poetry overflows with humor, heart and Pittsburgh grit.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Who Knows Where I'm Going Next?
Dr. Ritu Thamman talks about empathy, forgiveness and the healing power of stories.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Why You Can't Swing by Yourself
Jazz pianist Frank Cunimondo speaks to joys including live gigs, in-person teaching, Johnny Carson and Jeff Goldblum’s beautiful soul.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Yell or Life's Too Small
Filmmaker Melissa Martin reflects on lessons learned before, during and after 2020.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Be Who You Are and Be Heard
Greg Victor talks about the service and spirit of the International Free Expression Project.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Lean on Me
Jen Costello and the healing powers of art, hope and love.
Stories of Our Neighbors: A Good Ride
Filmmaker Frank Caloiero talks about life behind the camera, Rick Sebak, the quest for perfect pie, Tamburitzan families, pandemic Tae Bo — and the escalator incident that became an urban legend.
Stories of Our Neighbors: ‘I Need So Much Less Than I Did Before’
Singer/songwriter Emily Rodgers is emerging from the pandemic with a new album and a new sense of herself.
Stories of our Neighbors: Home is Where the Hare Is
Rebecca Jung talks rabbit wrangling, being a third-culture kid, and finding her forever home in Pittsburgh.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Stay Hungry and Punch the Bad Guys
The Mane Event stays motivated through the pandemic with the promise of a dream.
Stories of our Neighbors: Our Lady of the Ring
Writer Lori Jakiela climbs into the ring with wrestling champion Katie Arquette, who brings an aura of Hollywood magic to the International Wrestling Cartel.
