Pittsburghers step up to stop the school-to-prison pipeline
"In what world is it okay to put a seven-year-old in handcuffs? This isn’t court. This isn’t prison. It’s a school. And schools are supposed to be sanctuaries.”
05 Apr 2018
CoLab18 brings North Side residents into Nova Place for learning and collaboration
With creative space and opportunities for learning, One Northside's new hub offers "a place where people can get together to solve problems."
14 Feb 2018
Kids missing school for the worst kind of reasons. How one group is helping young refugees.
After suffering through the trauma of war and displacement, kids get a chance to learn and regain a sense of normalcy among new friends.
09 Feb 2018
From politicians to techies, Pittsburghers are fighting the opioid crisis in really creative ways
Whether by treating addiction directly, raising awareness through art or inventing a wearable fitness tracker to prevent relapse, Pittsburghers are stepping up.
08 Nov 2017
Free screening and discussion showcases documentary film, Beyond the Wall
August Wilson Center
November 13
5:30 p.m.
November 13
5:30 p.m.
06 Nov 2017
“We Wear the Mask” uncovers true stories of poverty in Pittsburgh
"We Wear the Mask" digs deeply into the psychology of poverty to shine a spotlight on an often underestimated segment of society.
23 Oct 2017
Access to arts education is slipping, but ProjectArt:Pittsburgh won’t let it slide
Welcome to ProjectArt:Pittsburgh, an organization that provides free arts education to students who wouldn’t otherwise have access to it.
21 Sep 2017