Author: Melissa Rayworth

The Changing Face of Campus in Pittsburgh

Renovation is under way at nearly all of our area colleges and universities. For students heading back to school this fall — and their parents — we offer this crash course on the highlights of these projects and their projected benefits.

Promises Kept

In a city where higher education reigns supreme, enrolling in a great college was simply a dream for some local high-schoolers — until The Pittsburgh Promise came along. Here’s the story of the first graduating class.

The Body Future

Research in regenerative medicine could someday make Steve Austin seem ordinary. Read on: You might not believe your eyes (and there’s new hope for those, too).

Doc Star: Dr. Freddie Fu

Dr. Freddie Fu travels the globe as an educator teaching medical professionals about a unique orthopaedic surgery technique. He is also an “ambassador,” spreading the good news about Pittsburgh and pushing for positive change, including greater diversity, in his profession.

Loft Living

Cozy warmth in a sprawling space: Fashion stylist Bear Brandegee’s strategically designed Lawrenceville home celebrates contemporary living in an old church banquet hall.

Grown-Up Garage Bands

These middle-aged musicians aren’t going gentle into that good night. In fact, these artists are moonlighting by kickin’ up the local nightlife, and they have real day jobs, to boot.

Unforgettable Farm

Crowing roosters, nibbling goats and buzzing honeybees: Fritz and Jim Mitnick's farm in suburban Indiana Township is truly peaceful-but far from quiet.