Features Archives

Flight School: Giving flight to Pittsburgh artists

For founder Courtney Ehrlichman, it's about making Pittsburgh a more desirable place for artists by giving them the tools and the confidence to pursue their craft with success. Flight School fellows, from Seth Clark to Ed Piskor, are proof of its success.

22 Apr 2014

Pittsburgh robotics: making winners, changing lives

The robotics Team SHARP from Sarah Heinz House is headed to the FIRST Robotics World Championship, and its members to STEM careers.

22 Apr 2014

Tailored Fit: changing the way we shop online

A Carnegie Mellon student launched Taillored Fit, a web platform redesigning the way we shop online, one personalized suggestion at a time.

15 Apr 2014

Destination: Donuts

When writer Sherrie Flick got a sudden urge for a donut on a rural drive one Sunday, she made it a goal to find excellent donuts in Pittsburgh. This is what she found.

14 Apr 2014

4 outstanding restaurants with hands-on owners

These 4 chef/owners are part of singular Pittsburgh establishments imbued with their personal touch--which makes a great meal even greater.

14 Apr 2014

The healthy guide to the South Side

From fresh produce and healthy cafes to fitness and alternative health centers, the South Side has become a destination for health and wellness.

07 Apr 2014

Chasing Ice: James Balog on climate change

An interview with James Balog, the first photographer to chronicle, with powerful time-lapse images, the melting of glaciers around the world.

07 Apr 2014

Innovation for the city

As the first officer of innovation and performance for the City of Pittsburgh, Debra Lam has great opportunity to make government run better for all. So what's her plan?

31 Mar 2014

Why I live in Lawrenceville

Gab Cody takes us on a short, fun-filled tour of her neighborhood, Lawrenceville.

29 Mar 2014

Top tech companies (part 2)

In part two, we list seven more top tech companies to watch in Pittsburgh, from 4Moms to CivicScience and NoWait.

25 Mar 2014