Port Authority gets $99.95M for Bus Rapid Transit linking Downtown and Oakland
The BRT would provide faster, more reliable and cost-effective bus services via dedicated lanes.
02 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
Meet LittleMoochi, the AI-powered virtual pet that helps kids develop healthy eating habits
A tech startup based at CMU developed LittleMoochi, an AI-powered virtual pet that encourages children to form positive eating habits.
11 May 2020
Meet Teddy (aka Tedina), the huge stuffed bear that has become a sensation in this Pittsburgh neighborhood
"I thought that I’d help people smile on their walks or drives as they see this huge Teddy bear going about life, sometimes looking very silly."
04 May 2020
5 ways you can help small businesses in Pittsburgh during the pandemic
It's a twofer! Give local businesses and your loved ones a boost with a purchase from online stores.
27 Apr 2020
Magee-Womens Hospital midwife appears on GMA after her ‘Lean on Me’ performance goes viral
Last week. Poerschke sang the tune in the hospital’s lobby as a thank you to Pittsburghers who are helping to flatten the COVID-19 curve by staying home.
17 Apr 2020
Hands-on activities and online videos for kids at home
While there's no definitive cure for boredom, we found some local hands-on activities and online events to keep your kids' minds occupied.
17 Mar 2020
Othot develops AI software to help universities predict whether students will succeed
Orthot's cloud-based software is designed to identify students who are at risk of dropping out, the reasons why, and what schools can do to help them.
16 Mar 2020
Neil Blazin of Driftwood Oven is changing perceptions of pizza. And he’s a James Beard semifinalist.
“I hope we’re changing people’s perceptions. The reality is our medium is pizza and the canvas is bread."
11 Mar 2020
The Industrialist, a 124-room boutique hotel, will open in the Arrott Building Downtown
HRI Properties is spending $19 million to renovate the 18-story Arrott Building on Wood Street that will have conference space and views of the Monongahela River.
10 Mar 2020