Thanks to Pittsburgh’s foundations, we survived the steel crash and fought our way out of the Great Recession. Now, after recent shakeups at some of the region’s major philanthropic organizations, what lies ahead in Pittsburgh’s big-monied world of giving
The city of steel always has been known for its industry – what we make. Today, that defining characteristic expands beyond manufacturing into every aspect of modern life: to technology, clothing, home goods and unique food and drink products as well.
While he can walk largely unrecognized in his hometown, comic-book artist Ed Piskor of Munhall continues to win critical acclaim and international fame with “Hip Hop Family Tree,” a series of graphic novels telling the story of hip-hop music.
The 2014 P&G Gymnastics Championships, a four-day competition that puts athletes on the road to the world championships and eventually the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, will be held here for the first time from today through Sunday at the Consol Energy Center.
Whether they’re humanizing robots or illuminating human history, some of the finest minds working in higher education today can be found in Pittsburgh.
About 15 years ago, Beaver officials buried utility lines and redid sidewalks to beautify the borough’s main street. The result is a town that today is ripe for strolling (with free parking) and with hardly an empty storefront.
