What do a professional wrestler, a musician, an improviser, a roller derby athlete, a novelist and a burlesque performer have in common? They are all following their passion even though it doesn’t pay the bills.
The building originally operated as a tavern, tollhouse and inn on the Washington Pike. It had served patrons for more than 220 years before closing in 2008.
Max King has authored a biography on Fred Rogers and run The Pittsburgh Foundation and the Heinz Endowments. But his stamp on Pittsburgh goes even deeper — and he’s not done yet.
Anderson, a former social worker, is overseeing the organization’s latest project: preparing nutritious, pre-packaged meals from repurposed ingredients.
The fate of Pittsburgh hinges on how we address issues of growth, jobs and inequality and whether we harness the power of innovation to improve the city for all of us.
People may choose to skip pairing their meals with wine, beer or cocktails for many reasons, and there are delicious alcohol-free alternatives all around town.
At the conclusion of the 20th century, we ranked prominent Pittsburghers. This year, we did it again (a bit differently). So who climbed the charts over the past 20 years?
La Prima Espresso and Nicholas Coffee & Tea Co. remain standard-bearers in the Strip and Downtown, respectively. These four shops — some of which you may not have happened upon in your day-to-day routine — join them in elevating coffee culture in and around Downtown.
