Meet the brains behind Pittsburgh's brightest tech ideas
Discover a whirlwind of mind-blowing possibility during the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance's Tech Crawl.
Community Development Corporations give power to the people (part 2 of 2)
?In part one of this series, we explained what a Community Development Corporation is. In part two, we answer the question: What can your CDC do for you?
Boosting train travel in the Commonwealth is a complicated challenge
A push to improve and repopularize passenger train routes has had varying degrees of success across the state. Fortunately, riding the rails is still one of the most relaxing, greenest ways to travel.
Creating Place: The role of Community Development Corporations in Pittsburgh's neighborhoods
From implementing civic projects to working towards the general betterment of neighborhoods, CDCs bridge the gap between city funding and the community to create unique, livable spaces.
Craft beer might just be southwest PA's next big thing
In a post-industrial region packed with ready-to-be-repurposed spaces, the craft beer industry is booming. Whether you're looking to brew your own, grab a growler to-go or settle in for some suds and sparkling conversation, the next generation of bre
Carnegie Mellon computer magic used to understand autism
Autism is a mysterious condition. A team of researchers, a professor of statistics at Carnegie Mellon University has show that genetics outweigh environmental risk.
Awarding innovation in Pennsylvania
The Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization Center's first annual Environmental Health and Safety Award honored HalenHardy, a Blair County company that tackles workplace safety through creative, commonsense products.
With space to grow, local food flourishes in Western PA
The area around Pittsburgh has everything it needs to foster a thriving locavore movement -- ample affordable farmland, creative community leaders and passionate chefs. Together, they're cooking up something powerful.
Across the state, artists help rebuild and unify up-and-coming neighborhoods
In an effort to upend gentrification and boost struggling neighborhoods, community groups and artists are banding together to throw blockbuster events and push creative development strategies.
Steel City keeps entrepreneurs coming back
Thanks to a vibrant startup scene and resources such as Innovation Works, Pittsburgh is an increasingly popular place for growing companies.