Contributing Writer

New book by local authors highlights Mister Rogers’ lessons for raising ‘curious, creative, caring kids’

“When You Wonder, You’re Learning” is based on the indelible work Fred Rogers produced from 1968 to 2001 as host of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”

22 Apr 2021

Meet Ben Gutschow, a youth activist working for social justice

“The kid is going to do great things and he’s already done great things, and he’s going to do even more amazing things for this world.”

23 Feb 2021

Meet the Pittsburgh robot starring in the new animated series ‘Cozmo & Friends’

"I see it eventually as a major uniter in the field of robotics to engage every person from every corner of the planet.”

17 Dec 2020

Pittsburgh teens get launched in the music biz thanks to the Reimagination Project

The Reimagination Project provides young musicians a chance to record songs and learn from music industry professionals.

17 Aug 2020

3,500 Boxes of Joy are helping to make summer more fun for Pittsburgh kids

Thanks to an impressive collaboration, this project is helping to save the summer for Pittsburgh kids.

30 Jul 2020

Stand Together Against the Stigma provides peer-to-peer support when most needed

Following intensive training, kids in 26 participating schools meet in groups to develop their own projects to support their peers.

16 Jul 2020

SisTers PGH works to change the experience of transitioning in Pittsburgh

A spot on a statewide commission and a new grant "gave me the hope to keep going,” says Ciora Thomas.

11 Oct 2018

How Friendship Community Church serves its growing and diverse community

“I wouldn't know what to do without it,” says Kelly Brookings, who uses programs ranging from tutoring to continuing education.

24 Sep 2018

15 of the best coworking spaces in Pittsburgh

How to choose among the many coworking spaces in Pittsburgh? We're here to help, from cost to amenities such as free beer on tap.

22 Aug 2018

The ever-cool Andre Perry on growing up in Wilkinsburg, gentrification in Pittsburgh and his work in DC

Education expert Andre Perry brings his research and powerful ideas to his native Pittsburgh on July 28, offering promising paths forward for many neighborhoods.

25 Jun 2018

Author Rege Behe