Author: Maggie Young
What Happens to Pitt & Penn State Students Infected with COVID-19
Two of the state's largest universities set aside beds for students suspected of having or who have contracted the coronavirus to isolate.
Local Foundation Increasing Fundraising for Black Community
POISE Foundation will reward two types of grants for Black-led and Black-serving organizations
Pitt Students Could Have Class in a Large Tent
A 5,000-square-foot tent will sit on the Cathedral of Learning lawn.
Domestic Violence Survivors Get Help with Pittsburgh-born Apps
Aspirant, a Pittsburgh developer, has two apps to help survivors of domestic violence.
See How Cost of Driving the Turnpike Will Change Next Year
Drivers without an E-ZPass will face a 45% surcharge starting in January.
How to Book a Seat to See a Movie on a Pittsburgh River
A floating cinema will come to Pittsburgh Sept. 16 for a week of screenings as part of Beyond Cinema’s U.S. launch.
Watch Movies Filmed in Pittsburgh at a Landmark
Starting July 24, Pittsburghers can watch drive-in movies filmed in the city on the site of the Carrie Blast Furnaces.
Can’t Pay Your Rent? There’s Help Available
Pittsburgh and Allegheny County renters can apply for aid through state and local funds.
Why UPMC Doctors Say New COVID Cases Aren’t as Severe
Recent surge in cases mostly affects younger people who traveled or socialized without a face covering.
Would You Zipline Down Mount Washington?
The proposed ride would begin on Duquesne Heights and finish in the North Shore
August Wilson to Get Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The award-winning playwright is one of 35 celebrities in the honor’s 2021 class.
Smallman Galley Closes, New Galley Group Food Hall Coming to Bakery Square
Look for Galley -- Bakery Square sometime next year.
See How This Steelers Family Will Revamp Part of Pittsburgh
Christy and Joey Porter, a former Steeler, will turn the former Holy Innocents Church in Sheraden into a community center.
Update: Cinemark Theaters Delay Reopenings
Plans to reopen four local theaters by July 10 have been delayed.
Pittsburgh Company Going to the Moon
With a $199.5 million contract from NASA, Astrobotic Technology plans to launch its VIPER rover to look for water on the moon in 2023.
Pitt Grad Creates the Cathedral of Lego
Johnmichael Bohach has used about 3,000 Lego pieces to mimic most of the 42 floors and 2,592 windows of the Cathedral of Learning.
Pitt to Reopen for Fall Semester with Altered Schedule
Students at the largest university in western Pennsylvania learned they can return to campus for the fall, but plans for university operations are still developing.
How to Navigate The Reopening of Rivers Casino
The North Shore venue will limit game floor and restaurant capacity to 50%, and guests and staff are required to wear masks.
What Will Be Different When the Zoo Reopens Friday
Those eager to see their favorite animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium can do so with new rules.
The Weather Can’t Hurt This Year’s Three Rivers Arts Festival
What to stream — and how to buy one-of-a-kind art — from the comfort of your home this month.
How to (Maybe) Take a COVID-19 Test on Your Smartphone
See how researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are working on an app to test for the virus from home.
More Reopenings Coming in Pittsburgh in June
Summer 2020 might feel unlike any other, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to get excited about.
Miss Thrifting? See How Two Consignment Stores Reopened
Local thrift stores Avalon Exchange and the Consignment Boutique shifted their operations during quarantine and in the yellow phase of reopening.
Health Care Employees Get Free Child Care from Medical Students
Students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine come together to give back to their educators.
