Author: Sean Collier
Perspectives: Why There’s Really Only One Thanksgiving Movie
Unlike its film-soaked neighboring holidays, Thanksgiving only requires a viewing of “Planes, Trains & Automobiles.”
Watch: JuJu Smith-Schuster and His Pup at Play
The Steelers wide receiver and his best friend share day-in-the-life moments of their special bond.
Perspectives: The One Rule for COVID
PM Contributing Editor Sean Collier distills what experts have learned about how the virus spreads into a 12-word safety tip.
Duquesne President Ken Gormley on a Chaotic Election Year
The constitutional law expert looks at changes to the vote — and to the conversation — in Pennsylvania and beyond.
Things To Do This Weekend in Pittsburgh
130 movies you can't see anywhere else tops PM Contributing editor Sean Collier's picks for the weekend. He explains why on KDKA's “Pittsburgh Today Live.”
Growing Up In Knoxville: Tom Atkins
The actor developed a fearless attitude toward a bygone city bridge in the hilly neighborhood south of the Mon River.
Growing Up in Brookline: Suzie McConnell-Serio
The Hall of Famer went from the boys’ team at a tiny Catholic grade school to the Olympic podium.
Perspectives: My Favorite Pittsburgh Park for Running
Contributing editor Sean Collier explains the best thing about running in Frick Park.
Something for Everyone at Film Pittsburgh Fall Festival
The virtual event, which begins Wednesday and runs through Nov. 22, includes 30 feature films and more than 130 shorts.
Where to Give Furniture in Pittsburgh
The Blessing Board will accept furniture donations for free or will arrange for a pickup for a fee.
Where to Give of Your Time in Pittsburgh
In Service of Seniors Pittsburgh links volunteers to seniors in need of assistance with daily tasks.
How Music Can Keep Us United
Homewood’s Afro-American Music Institute continues to provide students with the power of music.
This Group Provides Equity and Empowerment
The POISE Foundation works to connect Black-led nonprofit organizations, in Pittsburgh and beyond, to funds and support.
Where to Give Blood in Pittsburgh
Vitalant operates 10 donation centers in western Pennsylvania.
Where to Donate Clothing in Pittsburgh
The Free Store Wilkinsburg offers donated clothing at no cost to community members — unlike most secondhand stores, which charge for their wares.
Where to Give Food in Pittsburgh
In addition to the traditional model of food assistance, Rainbow Kitchen Community Services also meets a variety of other needs.
Perspectives: End of the Campaign Turns Off Spigot Political Ads
If we all, on both sides, feel like this flood of advertising is a necessary evil at best and corrupting the innards of democracy at worst, why can’t we figure out some other way?
Avoid the Halloween Party Crowds With a Night at the Drive-In
We round up the Halloween-weekend double-features within haunting range of Pittsburgh.
25 Charming Facts About Pittsburgh
... that have nothing to do with the election or the pandemic.
An Outdoor Comedy Show for Kids, Costumes Preferred
The all-ages comedy show Penny Arcade presents a Halloween party with plenty of social distance.
What Happens When a Classic Horror Movie Gets a Pittsburgh Twist?
For starters, Mike Myers becomes very confused.
Watch Local Company Bring ’Burgh Ghosts to Zoom
12 Peers Theater’s “Mythburgh” series, where characters search for local legends and lore, converts from a live show to an online format.
