Features Archives - NEXTpittsburgh

What happened the last time Pittsburgh had a newspaper strike

Will they or won't they strike? While it seems unlikely, media columnist Andy Conte takes a look back at how different things were the last time the Post-Gazette went on strike.

06 Aug 2020

News Guild exclusive: ‘We’re fighting for the soul of the Post-Gazette’

Mike Fuoco, president of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh, talks exclusively to NEXTpittsburgh about what a PG strike would mean for the newspaper and the city.

30 Jul 2020

12 more great places for outdoor dining in Pittsburgh

Some places have always done it; many others have had to adapt to the new reality.

30 Jul 2020

Talk about can-do spirit: 5 local breweries make artistic statements with labels

Here are five local beer makers who consistently crank out cool labels that turn store shelves into art galleries.

29 Jul 2020

Great getaway trips from Pittsburgh for trails, lakes and beaches

From Presque Isle to Laurel Hill State Park, there are plenty of outdoor places within a short distance from Pittsburgh.

29 Jul 2020

On Media: The comment section is out of control. Please comment

Why some local publications have turned off comments and why others can't monitor them all.

27 Jul 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

9 cool collaborations created by Pittsburgh businesses

Here are some fun and often tasty, partnerships that serve as shining examples of what makes Pittsburgh Pittsburgh.

20 Jul 2020

Check out Unspeakable, a powerful 60-second video featuring the Deaf community by Emmai Alaquiva

The Deaf community speaks out about Black Lives Matter in this beautifully made public service announcement.

16 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