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Mentoring women business owners in Pittsburgh

Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan Wednesday, May 15, 2013
There's no better time for women to own a business in Pittsburgh. More than ever, resources for mentoring women are helping them bust through barriers and grow, grow, grow.

What's next for The Pittsburgh Promise?

Marty Levine Wednesday, April 24, 2013
With a new infusion of funding and more evidence that it's working, The Pittsburgh Promise launches a new phase with the same outstanding promise to each city student who qualifies: $40,000 in college scholarships.

The Rise of the Rest

Eric Peterson Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Has Silicon Valley jumped the shark? Ask many keen observers of technology communities from coast to coast, and they'll tell you that 2013 is prime time for startups to bloom in unexpected cities—like Pittsburgh.    

The best milkshakes in Pittsburgh

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, March 13, 2013
You'll gain weight just reading about the mouthwatering milkshakes to be found around Pittsburgh, from the the salty caramel shake to the chocolate raspberry truffle and the very trendy red velvet shake. How to decide? We aim to help.

Pittsburgh and beyond: How anchor institutions are shaping our cities

Lee Chilcothe Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Oakland has long been a hub of commerce and spinoffs due to the concentration of universities, hospitals and research centers. Now the influence of these anchor institutions' is being felt in many other neighborhoods. We take a look at what's  happening in other cities, as well as Pittsburgh, as public-private partnerships increase and neighbors are getting more of a say in the shaping of their communities.

How to get connected to Pittsburgh

Nichole Huff Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Want to meet more people and get better connected in your city? Here's an informal guide to get you started, from finding events you'll enjoy to networking to help your career and helpful tips along the way.

Some standout 20-something Pittsburgh entrepreneurs

Marty Levine Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Meet a new breed of young Pittsburgh entrepreneurs -- some still in college -- who hope to make a mark on the world. So far so good.

More top tech companies to watch in 2013

Deb Smit Wednesday, January 16, 2013
In this second of a two-part series, Pop City presents the Top 10 life science companies to watch in 2013, all home-grown endeavors, many developed in the research labs of our universities. Among them they promise to take on some of the most daunting challenges of our time, from halting Alzheimer's Disease to battling cancer and streamlining surgical processes.

The Top 10 Tech Companies to Watch in 2013

Deb Smit Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Pop City launches the first of a two-part feature on home-grown companies poised to hit their stride in the coming year. Among our brightest tech stars, one helped both presidential campaigns while another just added Dallas Maverick owner and Mt. Lebanon native, Mark Cuban, to its board. Find out who they are and what's next for them in 2013.

A guide to cool wedding venues in Pittsburgh

Anne Zacharias Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Want to get a little creative with your wedding plans? Try any of these suggested places for your wedding, from the colorful Children's Museum, where you can bring in guests by school bus, to bubbly Perlé or some other new venues. Lavender fields, perhaps?

The Marcellus Shale Documentary Project: the photographer's perspective

Brian Cohen Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The Marcellus Shale Documentary Project began two years ago with a desire to document the social and environmental effects of Shale drilling in this region. The results--a travelling photo exhibit currently at Pittsburgh Filmmakers, a book and a digital archive--have gained international attention. In a story that could only have happened in Pittsburgh, our photographer gives us the inside scoop on this bold and eye-opening project.

Great gift ideas: stocking stuffers, all local

Deb Smit Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Here's the lowdown on the best places to go for cool stocking stuffers this year. We've got the list for shopping local.

A European Perspective of Pittsburgh: Part 2

Christina Kapaun Wednesday, November 28, 2012
When this writer from Munich first wrote about Pittsburgh last spring, it turned into our best read story ever. Now she's back with her photographer friend for another tour of Pittsburgh, a city they have both fallen for hard. From the Carrie Furnace to a surprise deli in Dormont, there's much to learn from these fans of our city.  

Chef Profiles: Trevett Hooper of Legume

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, November 07, 2012
In the first of a series on chefs, we visit chef and owner Trevett Hooper and his gem of a restaurant, Legume. His philosophy of whole-animal cooking, along with an intense commitment to serving local foods, makes Legume stand out on the Pittsburgh food scene.

Love locks of Pittsburgh: street art with heart

Richelle Szypulski Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Have you seen those collections of padlocks adorning bridges and fences? Love locks are are a trend from Europe where couples attach a lock, declare their love and then throw away the key. A Point Park journalism student checks out the scene at the Schenley Park Bridge and unlocks a romantic Pittsburgh love story.
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