Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to host free Open Air festival with 20 regional arts organizations
“We believe that access to the beauty and inspiration of a diverse array of artists will move us collectively forward.”
29 Mar 2021
US Steel fined (again) for pollution at Clairton Coke Works. ‘This is nothing new.’
“This ongoing problem shows the Coke Works are in disrepair. There sounds like a real lack of interest or willingness to make improvements at their Mon Valley facilities.”
19 Mar 2021
Winter photos by Pittsburghers will illuminate Downtown in public art display
The images will be projected from dusk until dawn on the storefront windows of 623 Smithfield St. from Nov. 27 through Jan. 1.
12 Nov 2020
How a Pittsburgh nonprofit got celebrities to help an art auction raise money for kids in Mumbai
With help from Nick Jonas, Danny Boyle and other celebs, Friends of Aseema is raising money to educate the poorest kids in India.
19 Oct 2020
Deeplocal teams up with Twitter and NFL for interactive #ShowtimeCam at football games
It's an innovative way to celebrate big moments in the game, bringing the fans into the stadium for live reaction.
22 Sep 2020
Sharpsburg community thrift store aims for February opening, still fundraising
Their funding efforts to raise $2 million to open the Clay Street enterprise are only short $425,000.
21 Sep 2020
City of Pittsburgh working with Allegheny CleanWays to clean up illegal dumping sites
Allegheny CleanWays is setting its sights on more than 900 illegal dumping sites in the city.
09 Sep 2020
Contemporary Craft opens in a renovated building in Upper Lawrenceville. ‘More than ever, this is needed.’
"During these uncertain times, the arts can play an even more important role as a resource for well-being, hope and resilience. We believe that visitors will find inspiration and solace in Swoon’s inaugural exhibition.”
01 Sep 2020
Plans for Shady Hill Plaza redevelopment include large apartment building and smaller Giant Eagle. Residents object
ECHO Realty wants to tear down Shady Hill Plaza, which is anchored by Giant Eagle, and replace it with a 232-unit apartment building, a 420-space parking garage and a smaller grocery store.
26 Aug 2020
Check out the Pittsburgh Zipline Company proposal and provide your feedback
“People would see this all over the world. It would be another thing to attract people to Pittsburgh."
22 Jul 2020