6 trampoline parks and bounce houses in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh area offers plenty of cool indoor activities where kids can burn off energy.
27 Nov 2019
The updated RUSafe app, created in Pittsburgh, brings high-tech help to victims of domestic violence
To help victims document and escape their situations, RUSafe 2.0 offers secure recording of incidents, plus resources for family and friends.
18 Jul 2018
How the Hope Empowerment Project is tackling food insecurity in the Mon Valley
As families in the Mon Valley struggle with food insecurity, H.E.P.'s programs send kids home from school with fresh fruit and basic staples.
07 Jun 2018
United Way is hosting its fifth annual Build-a-Bike this June — and you can register to volunteer
Build-a-Bike volunteers will practice their teamwork skills, join children in STEM activities and help them pick out helmets and safety gear.
03 May 2018
With help from “amazing code ninjas,” Contextual Camouflage exhibit explores mental health
McKoy says art is an important element in the fight against mental health stigma because it is “in your face and visceral.”
27 Apr 2018
Shift Collaborative selected by State Department to work on economic development in Brazil
A natural counterpart to Pittsburgh, Porto Alegre's Fourth District is undergoing a major transition towards a technology-driven economy.
23 Apr 2018
Kicking off its 11th year, the former GTECH Strategies unveils new brand identity
Since 2007, GTECH Strategies has mobilized residents to transform vacant lots into vibrant green spaces and address environmental issues at the hyperlocal level.
16 Apr 2018
Community Forge: A vacant school becomes Wilkinsburg’s community center for education and civic action
“It’s about rethinking spaces like this so people can come together and communities can thrive.”
16 Apr 2018
First-of-its-kind Performance Innovation Tournament combines Pitt’s research and athletics to solve real problems
With $150,000 to be won, teams from across Pitt's departments tackled complex performance issues that athletes face.
12 Apr 2018
Hatfield Row, four new townhouses inspired by the old, for sale in Lawrenceville
The new development aims to be "an inspiration for homeowners who want something different than what is typically available on the market.”
09 Apr 2018