What the Allegheny Health Dept. is doing to address health disparities. An open letter to our community
These disparities have been exposed and their tragic consequences laid bare during the COVID-19 pandemic.
09 Jun 2020
On Media: As unblinking witnesses, Pittsburgh journalists face danger amid protests
To tell these stories, journalists often put themselves in harm’s way. At least three journalists were injured while covering the Saturday night protests.
01 Jun 2020
Our community responds to the George Floyd killing in a swell of support and pledge to action
While a show of support is critical right now -- silence is no longer tolerable -- we are more heartened to see a strong call to action.
03 Jun 2020
Powerful essay by Fox Chapel student Will Generett on being Black today
"To be black and conscious in America is to be in a constant state of rage," says high school senior Will Generett in quoting James Baldwin. In response to his anger he wrote an essay called "Run."
01 Jun 2020
Where to get to-go cocktails in Pittsburgh
On May 21, Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation that allows some establishments to sell pre-mixed libations.
22 May 2020
New breweries open in the Pittsburgh region while others make the most of it
“I think the extra time has allowed us to fine-tune some things and, with a strong social media presence, build a lot more hype around our brand.”
29 May 2020
How 3 local photographers see Pittsburgh during a pandemic
It's a highly unusual time that calls out for documentation. We caught up with three Pittsburgh photographers working on different projects right now.
27 May 2020
Remake Learning launches Tomorrow, a plan for new ideas in education — no matter what happens next
If we've learned one thing from this pandemic, it's that we don’t have to keep doing the same things we’ve always done.
27 May 2020
13 Pittsburgh restaurants for great takeout right now
Tired of making dinner? Here are some great Pittsburgh restaurants with takeout options.
25 May 2020
On Media: Journalism in Pittsburgh demands enterprise reporting. Eric Eyre is a great example.
Reporters have to cover certain stories to make the economic model work -- and they also have to pursue enterprise stories that uncover corruption and hold powerful people accountable. The job demands both.
15 May 2020