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Tree of Life hires son of Holocaust survivors to help redesign Squirrel Hill synagogue

“Our team is committed to creating a powerful and memorable space that addresses the worst anti-Semitic attack in United States history," Daniel Libeskind says.

04 May 2021

Award-winning cartoonist Rob Rogers fired; fans react

After 25 years and a stellar career drawing award-winning political cartoons, Rogers says he has been fired.

14 Jun 2018

What you might not know about CMU’s new president, Farnam Jahanian

An accomplished scientist, entrepreneur, educator and public servant, Jahanian will lead CMU during a time of growth and opportunity.

08 Mar 2018

Realizing they sold to the Parkland shooter, Dick’s will no longer sell assault rifles

"We did everything by the book," Dick's CEO Stack told CNN, "and this kid was still able to buy a gun from us."

28 Feb 2018

These four Pittsburgh nonprofits just got $50,000 each from Google. You can vote for the next winner.

Here's how you can vote for "bold ideas to make our neighborhoods even better."

21 Feb 2018

Smallman Galley cooks up a second group of chefs and concepts for its restaurant incubator

Smallman Galley introduces four new chefs and restaurant concepts to their incubator and food hall space beginning this summer. "The next class is bringing a great deal of energy and experience," says co-founder Tyler Benson.

12 Apr 2017

Local distillery Wigle Whiskey just got some major national attention

"Beyond any singular medal, the thing we're proudest of, and for which Wigle stands out in the industry, is the number of medals we bring home across our portfolio each year," says Meredith Grelli, co-founder and co-owner at Wigle.

21 Feb 2017

PUC judges recommend more than $50 million in fines for Uber

If approved by PUC commissioners, the recommended fines against Uber would be the largest civil penalty in PUC history.

17 Nov 2015

Pittsburgh City Council to consider bill to decriminalize marijuana possession

An ordinance is being introduced by Councilman Lavelle in Pittsburgh City Council which would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana for personal possession.

16 Nov 2015

CMU’s Jay Whitacre wins the Lemelson-MIT Prize for his incredible, edible (nontoxic) battery

Backed by Bill Gates, Aquion Energy is among the most promising frontrunners in the $13 billion energy storage business.

15 Sep 2015