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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

6 fun businesses to help you celebrate special occasions during the pandemic

From birthday parades to singing telegrams, there are still ways to celebrate while you practice social distancing.

20 May 2020

The Odd, Mysterious & Fascinating History of Pittsburgh is a big hit. Here’s why.

Why don’t people know that the Allegheny River was named after an ancient race of giant people called the Allegewi that once inhabited Western PA?

18 May 2020

Your guide to Pittsburgh area farmers’ markets

Organizers of these essential businesses are rolling with the punches to help farmers and small businesses and give residents access to good food.

15 May 2020

Ben Kander creates reusable bottle company Welly in memory of his mom, Ellen Weiss Kander

Having moved the business from New York to Pittsburgh, Welly bottles are now being sold at Anthropologie stores and soon,Target.

05 Jun 2020

How the coronavirus will change our buildings. A Pittsburgh architect offers solutions

Experts have identified clear ways that smart building design reduces the spread of pathogens. I know, because our firm incorporated those strategies into our recent office expansion.

11 May 2020

‘Eating & Working’ documentary follows eight Pittsburgh restaurant workers from dawn to dusk

The film takes a deep dive into the issues facing the restaurant industry.

04 May 2020

Let’s turn Pittsburgh into an art gallery. A call to all residents to display local art to lift our spirits.

Display art in your house, in your yard, in office buildings -- everywhere. This could be Pittsburgh’s answer to the Italians singing on their balconies.

06 May 2020

In an exclusive interview with NEXT, Sheryl Sandberg shares why Facebook is giving money to small businesses in Pittsburgh

Half of the Facebook grants will go to women-owned, minority-owned and veteran-owned businesses.

03 May 2020

How Pittsburgh businesses are coping, and getting creative, during the pandemic

“We've gotten through tough spots before and I know that in a few years, we will look back at this period as a source of strength for future hurdles.”

29 Apr 2020