Adoptable & Adorable: Pittsburgh Pets of the Week: Raven and Reba
Animal Friends is open for adoptions by appointment only, please email AdoptionInfo@ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org to set up a time to visit.
Listen to the Radio, Help Those in Need
Four Pittsburgh radio stations are hosting a radiothon to raise money for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Steeler James Conner Shares His Creative Quarantine Workout
The Steeler and 2018 Pro Bowler changed his workout from the gym to the forest.
A Light Up Night to Thank Essential Workers in Pittsburgh
Organizers of Illumination Ovation hope the event will spread far beyond the Golden Triangle.
Watch: Pittsburgh Churches Create Virtual Choir for Easter
The project, called the Pittsburgh Blessing, is the work of two dozen local churches.
A Guide to Help and Financial Breaks During the Pandemic
A lot of the regular rules regarding evictions, utility shut-offs and student loan payments don't apply right now.
How to Make Your Own Kennywood Potato Patch Fries
Nothing replaces the magic of the fresh-cut fries on a hot summer afternoon, but this might come close.
I'm 22 and Understand the Crisis We're In, So Should You
Growing up in a family full of doctors feels like being part of a family of soldiers putting their lives in harm's way in an attempt to save others.
No Better Time than Now to Watch a Story about the Polio Vaccine
Steeltown Entertainment re-releases documentary about Salk’s work
Pitt Researchers Speed Up Testing of COVID-19 Treatments
Any COVID-19 patient being treated at a UPMC hospital will be eligible to participate in the new clinical trials.
Still More Memes about the Quarantine to Make You Smile
Yes, it feels like we are all Bill Murray in “Groundhog Day.” That doesn't mean we've lost our sense of humor.
AHN Finds Way to Sterilize, Reuse N95 Masks
Instead of being used once, the process allows the scarce masks to be used three times.
Adoptable and Adorable: Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Gwendolyn
Animal Friends is open for adoptions by appointment only, please email our Adoption team at AdoptionInfo@ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org to set up a time to visit.
Many Donate to Help Ease the Burden of Pandemic
Peoples Natural Gas and Edgar Snyder & Associates are donating $100,000 each in COVID-19 aid, and The Heinz Endowments gives millions of dollars in an initial wave of emergency grants.
Spotlight: Famous Faces
The Heinz History Center receives one of the largest loans ever from the National Portrait Gallery — all with a focus on faces from Pittsburgh.
What We're Reading in April
“Tender - A Literary Anthology and Book of Spells: Evidence” by Deesha Philyaw and Vanessa German.
UPMC Developing Test to Detect COVID-19 Immunity
Such a test would identify so-called “super people” who could treat COVID-19 patients with little risk to themselves or others.
Meet the Winner of our Cutest Furry Co-Worker Photo Contest
Your home office likely includes a four-legged co-worker and over 100 of you sent us a picture for a chance at internet fame.
Watch: How to Make a Simple Face Mask, No Sewing Required
Gov. Wolf is asking everyone to wear a face mask when out in public, but that doesn't mean you have to go out and buy one.
Watch: Pittsburgh Celebrities Rock in Music Video
See if you recognize all of the well-known Pittsburghers who came together, while staying apart, to thank those working during the pandemic while urging the rest of us to stay at home.
Heinz History Center Opens Call for Your COVID-19 Artifacts
We’re living through a historical event, and you can become part of how it’s remembered.
Can an App Detect COVID-19 Through Your Voice?
While still in the testing phase, an app developed at CMU could make detecting the virus cheaper and faster.
PPG to Donate Masks to Hospitals Across U.S.
The company has donated 20,000 masks to Pittsburgh’s medical professionals fighting the COVID-19 virus.
How Wigle Whiskey Is Distilling Safety For First Responders
The Pittsburgh distillery will donate its supply of hand sanitizer to first responders.
How to Keep Things Normal for Kids When Nothing Is Normal
Birthday parties, Easter egg hunts and fun activities are still able to happen, even in the midst of a pandemic, with a little creativity.
Pitt Scientists Develop Potential COVID-19 Vaccine
The vaccine, if proven effective and approved by the FDA, would be delivered in a skin patch.
Adoptable & Adorable: Pittsburgh Pet of the Week: Strudel
Animal Friends is open for adoptions by appointment only, please email our Adoption team at AdoptionInfo@ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org to set up a time to visit.
How Would Mister Rogers Make Us Feel Better Now?
“I think he would have had good ideas, and as soon as he got them figured out, he would have told us,” says Joanne Rogers.
