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Deb Smit

Deb is an award-winning journalist who loves ancient places and cool technologies. A former daily newspaper reporter and Time-Life Books editor, she writes mostly about Pittsburgh. Her stories have appeared in Fast Company, Ozy and Pittsburgh Magazine.

Posted inBusiness & Tech News, Kids & Family

Maker Faire Pittsburgh sets loose 200 makers for a weekend circus of creativity

by Deb SmitSeptember 19, 2016August 31, 2022

In the second full-scale Maker Faire for the city, more than 200 makers of all ages will come together for a weekend circus of creativity, science and performing arts at Nova Place.

Posted inCurrent Features, Features

5 coolest exhibits at the San Francisco Maker Faire (and the lessons imparted)

by Deb SmitJuly 5, 2016August 31, 2022
Posted inFeatures

Too cool for school: learning audio engineering at Tuff Sound Recording

by Deb SmitMay 3, 2016August 31, 2022
Posted inCurrent Features, Features

Etsy Manufacturing Day in Pittsburgh introduces a new model for designers and manufacturers

by Deb SmitMarch 14, 2016August 31, 2022
Posted inCurrent Features, Features

Steeltown Teen Film Crew producing reality show on maker movement for Fox Network

by Deb SmitFebruary 22, 2016August 31, 2022
Posted inCurrent Features, Features

Gwen’s Girls introduces the world of STEM to at-risk teens

by Deb SmitJanuary 7, 2016August 31, 2022
Posted inCurrent Features, Features

16 Pittsburgh tech companies to watch in 2016

by Deb SmitDecember 28, 2015August 31, 2022
AutoPod
Posted inBusiness & Tech News

Autopods offer free rides for quick trips in select Pittsburgh neighborhoods

by Deb SmitNovember 23, 2015August 31, 2022
Posted inCurrent Features, Features

What’s next for Almono, the biggest development in Pittsburgh?

by Deb SmitNovember 16, 2015August 31, 2022
Posted inCurrent Features, Features

Remake Learning Network hosts national League of Innovative Schools

by Deb SmitNovember 5, 2015August 31, 2022

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