Everything you need to know before you vote
Although it's a primary election on May 18, it could determine who will become mayor of Pittsburgh.
10 May 2021
Partisan websites in PA are posing as local news sites. How that threatens journalism
“The forces of disinformation are well-organized, well-funded and have no desire to stick to facts."
17 Mar 2021
Charging startup SuLo hopes to bring ‘faster happiness’ to smartphone users on the go
The SuLo product charges eight devices and costs $1.50 an hour to use.
22 Dec 2020
We knew Leap Day 2020 was a gift. We now cherish the memories of that perfect Pittsburgh day
We were all at the end of an era, but we didn’t know that yet.
12 Nov 2020
3 lessons learned from George Romero during these scary times (hint: the monsters are us)
I gained a deeper appreciation of George Romero while teaching Making the Documentary: George Romero and Pittsburgh, a course in which my students had access to the newly acquired Romero Archives.
30 Oct 2020
Why you should talk to your kids about this election. A Common Sense Media guide
Training your kids to understand the news, view information critically, and become media-savvy can help your whole family survive this fraught political era.
01 Oct 2020
Lessons learned from the polio vaccine. A fascinating look at what worked — and what didn’t
Why did some children die from the vaccine? The evidence led to one company which failed to kill the virus in its vaccines.
23 Sep 2020
UPMC doc on firsthand experiences treating COVID-19 and what they have learned
Dr. John Evankovich is in the unique position of both understanding the science of Covid-19 and having seen firsthand what treating patients has been like.
10 Sep 2020
Guest post: Reinventing our regional economy
The website highlights sustainable economic development opportunities and job openings and info in nine green economy sectors.
30 Aug 2020
10 great creeks to explore around Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh region boasts lots of great creeks for wading, exploring and enjoying waterfalls.
27 Aug 2020