“Christ is Born”: Orthodox Faithful Ring in the New Year with Nativity Celebration
As December 25th came and went and most folks in Pittsburgh began to take down their Christmas lights and tinsel, a church in the...
Caught in the Crossfire
In October of last year, Robert Lee Bailey, a local Pittsburgh street photographer, encountered something disconcerting as he was walking through downtown’s Cultural District...
Rivertowne, has always been about more than just “the beer”, it’s a community...
In light of the comments I have heard regarding Rivertowne filing for Chapter 11 and so there is no confusion I want to be...
Larry Gioia shares his love of the water with adaptive paddlers.
Fifteen years ago, he went on a paddling excursion down the Youghiogheny River. Upon his return to shore, he bought his own watercraft, became...
Highmark Foundation President Yvonne Cook is Passionate About Creating a Positive Impact on Community...
Born and raised in the Homewood neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Yvonne Cook has been president of the Highmark Foundation since 2003.
Yvonne possesses a wide range...
Simple deeds: “because someone has to help.”
Last week, I stopped in at a pizza shop in the east suburbs with whom I have worked for over 10 years; the owner...
Crafting Dialogue: Social Justice and the Arts at Contemporary Craft
Janet McCall is as sincere as they come. She believes in humankind, and the possibility for communities to foster growth and healing. Janet serves...
Little Farm, Big Dreams
At the top of Holland Avenue, on two vacant lots of land, sits a white house that has been boarded up like many others...
Best Buddies’ Taste Buds Event Inspires Us To Be Better Humans
You won't see a ton of pictures of well-dressed people smiling for the camera. You won't even see too many pictures of the world-class...
Be a Hero, Foster a Pet
Thinking about adopting a pet but not sure if you’re ready for the commitment? Consider fostering one (or more) of the many animals in...