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Pittsburgh city leaders introduce new bill to prevent lead poisoning in children

Allegheny County and Pittsburgh’s water authority already have two of the most progressive policies in the country in place to address lead poisoning in children.

27 Oct 2021

Pins Mechanical bringing duckpin bowling, pinball, arcade games and drinks to SouthSide Works

The Box Office, a high-tech office development taking over the former SouthSide Works Cinema, will house the 30,000-square foot entertainment complex.

29 Sep 2021

Meet Danielle Obisie-Orlu, the new Youth Poet Laureate of Allegheny County

"I think there’s a pool of compassion we have within ourselves and the more and more time you spend outside of your own little bubble, the deeper that well of compassion becomes.”

22 Sep 2021

Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival is back, as are the scares and more Kennywood news in ETC.

The park will host the Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival on Sunday, September 26.

21 Sep 2021

During the bus driver shortage, Navigation Ambassadors are helping PPS students get to school

PPS has partnered with the Pittsburgh Learning Collaborative to hire and train hundreds of folks to serve as Navigation Ambassadors.

08 Sep 2021

Sweet Pea’s ice cream truck is on a heartwarming mission

"I wanted to make a full-time job out of bringing people joy.”

07 Sep 2021

Kidsburgh takes a leap into its next chapter with a new editor

We’re excited to share that on Sept. 1, Kidsburgh began to publish independently.

02 Sep 2021

Foster Love Project moving to a bigger space and expanding its outreach

“The goal is giving a child a dignified experience and making them feel loved any time they are at our center or participating in one of our events.”

31 Aug 2021

Calling all entrepreneurial teens to apply for a Handmade Arcade Youth Maker Scholarship

Applications are open now through Friday, Sept. 10, and those who are accepted will be notified on Monday, Sept. 13.

25 Aug 2021

11 ways to help Pittsburgh kids get free back-to-school supplies

According to teachers involved with The Education Partnership, kids who are equipped with the proper learning tools show increased classroom participation, higher academic achievement and are more likely to complete homework assignments.

12 Aug 2021