How a New Youth Center Aims To Reinvigorate an Under-Resourced Pittsburgh Community
The youth center at the Homewood-Brushton YMCA is the first of two spaces for residents to gain access to cutting-edge technology. An adult space will open at the Homewood branch of CCAC in August.
Five Ways To Spend Pittsburgh’s Extra Daylight On The First Day of Summer
Listen to your favorite summer tunes and explore the city with these classic Pittsburgh summer activities.
How An Expansion At Dress For Success Pittsburgh Will Aid More Women
Spanning across five counties, the nonprofit is expanding its services by more than 40% to provide work apparel for those in need.
Despite Breaking Records In The City, What Else Did Taylor Swift Do For Pittsburgh?
A flood of first-time visitors came here for the Eras Tour and left good reviews about the concert and the city.
Five Things Pittsburgh Will Remember From Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour
Tens of thousands of Swifties flocked to the city this weekend for the record-breaking, headline-making concert.
How To Shop With Pride in Pittsburgh This Month
These five small businesses are filling gaps in their industries by creating welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals.
How the Carnegie Library Continues to Foster a Love of Reading, Learning Over the Summer
Branches across the Pittsburgh region have launched the Summer Reading Program and encourage readers to “Find Their Voice” now through Aug. 6.
Need to Cool Off? See Which Pools are About to Open in Pittsburgh
The City of Pittsburgh is poised to open 15 of its 18 pools on Saturday. Three remain closed due to needed major renovations.
WQED Appoints Broadcasting Veteran As Its New President and CEO
Jason Jedlinski will take the helm in July as the multimedia company’s fifth president.
What Should Taylor Swift Do In Pittsburgh While She’s Here This Weekend?
Take a journey through the city and through Swift’s eras with these nine classic Pittsburgh activities.
Why A Pittsburgh Institute That Cultivates Black Leaders is Going National
Ongoing support has allowed The Advanced Leadership Institute to expand its programming across the country and it’s drawing interest from applicants in Georgia, Texas, Illinois and other states.
What to Expect During Pittsburgh's 2023 Juneteenth Celebration
The events recognize Black freedom and culture, commemorating the end of the Civil War and slavery.
Author Returns Home to Share Her Love Story… and Teach Others to Share Theirs
Weeks after the release of her new book, Amelia Possanza will visit City of Asylum to explore the question of what it's like to be gay in 2023.
Why the Fern Hollow Bridge is Scheduled to Close For One Month
The Forbes Avenue span will close on Monday, June 12, for final construction on the new bridge.
The Pittsburgh Passport Kicks Off Summer of Fun Events, Activities
The six-week program connects students and recent graduates from across the globe to experience what the Pittsburgh region has to offer.
10 Places to Eat, Drink and Party Before Or After The Taylor Swift Concert
Get ready for a weekend full of Taylor Swift-themed festivities to celebrate her stop June 16-17 at Acrisure Stadium for the Eras Tour.
Will Rain Forecast For Next Week Be Enough To Ease Dry Conditions?
The region is in the midst of an 18-day dry spell, which has affected some local summer crops and delayed planting of some fall pumpkin crops.
Why is Picklesburgh Moving To A New Location In 2023?
The pickle obsession has reached new heights, and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is moving the July 21-23 festival to provide more space on Downtown’s Boulevard of the Allies.
How the Black Community Of Pittsburgh Is Honoring D’Avry Thomas’ Life
A new community center in Penn Hills will be named for the 18-month-old who was killed Downtown in gun violence in 2022.
A Celebration of Art, Culture, and Pittsburgh Pride
The Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival proves to be a hit this year, with a mix of Pittsburgh spirit, art — and, for once, good weather.
What New Museum Attraction Has ‘Terrible’ Attached To It?
A new addition for Steelers fans, Pittsburghers and history buffs is being added to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum — the "Terrible Trolley."
How Allegheny County Residents Can Receive Free STI Testing At Home
The health department's testing program for sexually transmitted infections is now available to anyone over the age of 18 as part of its expansion.
How Puppets For Pittsburgh Gives Kids a Creative Outlet to Build Confidence
Cheryl Capezzuti will teach children how to make puppets with the CitiParks Roving Art Cart this summer.
Where Can You Dispose Of Your Old TVs, Tires and E-Waste in Pittsburgh?
Three collections in the Pittsburgh area are scheduled from June 3 to October to keep old electronics and other materials out of the environment.
Pittsburgh Magazine Wins 4 Golden Quill Awards
The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania honors local journalists in its 59th annual awards.
How Are Pittsburgh Cultural Institutions Improving Their Accessibility?
The Allegheny Regional Asset District is funding projects that will open up experiences to the broader public.
Where You Can Dive In and Cool Off in Allegheny County This Summer
County pools and spray parks to open for the season on Saturday, June 3. The City of Pittsburgh has not released pool season details yet.
Meet the Winners of the 2023 Gene Kelly Awards
Presented by Pittsburgh CLO, the Kellys also are an opportunity for high school students to be awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships.
Pittsburgh’s Acclaimed International Poetry Forum Returns
After a 14-year hiatus, the organization that brought 800 poets and performers to Pittsburgh relaunches with a modern twist.
Acrisure $7.5 Million Donation Will Help Advance Care at UPMC Children’s Heart Institute
The gift is the largest single donation ever to the UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Mars New Year Festival Brings Infinity and Beyond To Your Own Backyard
An out-of-this-world experience is headed to Mars Borough, just 25 miles from Pittsburgh, the weekend of June 9 and 10.
Driving to Pittsburgh International Airport? Watch for New Traffic Patterns
As construction on the new terminal progresses, work has begun on a new road system at the airport.
Where Can You Enjoy Films Under the Stars Through October?
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and City of Pittsburgh will host movies in the park series this summer and fall.
Why the Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse Could Have Been Avoided
A new report shows corrosion and blocked drains were documented in inspections since 2005 and recommends more than 10,000 U.S. bridges be inspected for similar issues.
Pittsburgh Air Travelers Are Getting Six New Nonstop Flights
Breeze Airways adds destinations from Pittsburgh, changes California flights to Los Angeles and rebrands its front seating section.
