Sister Carolyn vows to continue UPMC Mercy’s spirit of hospitality as Founder’s Day nears
Only three sisters remain on the UPMC Mercy payroll from the dozens who once staffed Pittsburgh’s first hospital.
05 May 2022
Why the race for Pennsylvania governor matters more if Roe v. Wade is overturned
At least five of the nine GOP candidates for governor support abortion bans without exceptions for rape, incest, or the life of the parent.
04 May 2022
‘Listen, Lucy’ is helping teens understand mental health one conversation at a time
"I want people to find the same acceptance and realize that it’s normal to struggle with mental health."
12 Apr 2022
O’Hara family turns grief into the Positive Painting Project to create messages of hope
Katie Whysong's dream was to offer words of encouragement to students who duck into restrooms for refuge during a stressful school day.
09 Mar 2022
St. Josaphat Catholic Church in the South Side Slopes is being transformed into a community wellness hub
“We’re looking at it as an event space but also a place for wellness classes, spa treatments, maybe music therapy, a community place where people can mesh."
21 Feb 2022
Need a ride to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank? Heritage Community Initiatives is here to help
Heritage Community Initiatives has provided the food bank with 550 free rider cards that people unlimited access on Heritage’s fixed routes.
15 Feb 2022
Pittsburgh’s newest climbing gym, FA Climbing & Fitness, opening at Station Square
Dan Bartz, co-founder of First Ascent Climbing & Fitness, recommends introducing kids to the sport at around age 5.
09 Feb 2022
How will Pittsburgh fare if new studies prompt the EPA to tighten air pollution standards?
The debate was stoked by three important studies showing how minorities are more adversely impacted by air pollution.
02 Feb 2022
16 socially responsible companies win RK Mellon Foundation grants
The top three winners of the Social-Impact Pitch Competition are Fabric Health, Gus Gear and Module.
26 Jan 2022
Henry L. Hillman Foundation launches $2 million Healthy Aging Challenge
This is one of the first competitions in the country to address the well-being of older adults -- and the first to focus specifically on Pennsylvania.
19 Jan 2022