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Pop Filter Hot Pick: Jazz Dance World Festival

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, August 01, 2012
For the next four days, the Jazz Dance World Festival will showcase 750 dancers and 10 companies from around the globe, with performances at Downtown's Byham Theater. It's the first time Pittsburgh has played host to the event, and every night features a different production. Alongside top troupes from Japan to Mexico will be Pittsburgh's own world-class companies.

Fast-forward Pittsburgh: A time-lapsed video project

Brad Oskowski Tuesday, July 17, 2012
See what results when an Art Institute student set aside time each weekend to photograph Pittsburgh in an unexpected--and rapidly changing--way in this fun video project.

Ditching the car. Going for the bike.

Tracy Certo Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Following a national trend, an increasing number of young Pittsburghers are relying less on cars and more on other means of transit, especially bikes. Some are giving up their cars altogether, with no regrets. The stats will surprise you and the stories are hard to resist.

Rebuilding Pittsburgh's Entrepreneurial Economy: Part 4

Daniel Lovering, Pittsburgh Today Wednesday, June 27, 2012
How hard is it for startup companies to grow and stay in Pittsburgh? While there are advantages, from university research to low overhead to good quality of life, the lack of venture capital and a weak transportation system are challenges. In part four of a seven-part series, we look at companies that have left and some that have stayed and why.

Rebuilding Pittsburgh's Entrepreneurial Economy Part 3: The early capital gap

Daniel Lovering, Pittsburgh Today Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Local start-ups have raised tens of millions of dollars in recent years. But a shift in the venture capital industry toward later-stage firms has created problems for entrepreneurs looking for early capital. Will that change with Pittsburgh producing more successful exits such as Knopp Neurosciences?

Rebuilding Pittsburgh's Entrepreneurial Economy: The talent search

Daniel Lovering, Pittsburgh Today Wednesday, June 13, 2012
It's easier to recruit top talent to Pittsburgh than it used to be with Google, our great research universities and a growing roster of startups. Recent data shows that Pittsburgh employed computer and information research scientists at more than twice the national rate and nuclear engineers at more than ten times the national rate. So why look elsewhere? In the second of a series, we take a closer look at the strengths and weaknesses of our talent pool in bolstering our economy.

Dining al fresco in Pittsburgh. Better than ever.

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, June 06, 2012
What's new in outdoor dining? We've got the best of the new along with the best of what's been around. It's that time of year. Get outside and enjoy great local dining in some inspired settings.

Rebuilding an entrepreneurial economy: Pittsburgh's next comeback

Daniel Lovering, Pittsburgh Today Wednesday, June 06, 2012
In the first of a series of articles, read how Pittsburgh is rebuilding its reputation for innovation and entrepreneurial excellence. Despite barriers, investors and entrepreneurs agree Pittsburgh has made tremendous strides in business creation. Technology flows more freely from universities. Economic development agencies actively assist startups. And the city’s image has improved significantly in recent years.

Linda Lane: Keep the main thing the main thing

Nick Keppler Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Linda Lane has a daunting task: shepherding the city’s school district through some of its biggest challenges in history while remaining a hands-on educator.

Best of Brunches in Pittsburgh

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Brunch is better than ever in the burgh, from huevos benedictos to Applewood Bacon milkshakes. Just in time for Mother's Day, here's the rundown. Warning: do not read on an empty stomach.

Top Teachers: 5 Pittsburgh teachers making a big difference

David Golebiewski Wednesday, May 02, 2012
In the first of a series profiling top teachers in the Pittsburgh region, Kidsburgh looks at inspiring educators who are making a big difference in the lives of our children.

Fearless Women: Linda Clautti, Urban Pathways Charter School

Beth Marcello Wednesday, April 25, 2012
In the first of a series on women who are making a profound difference in Pittsburgh, we present Dr. Linda Clautti. She is CEO at Urban Pathways Charter School where for the past two years every senior got accepted into college. That's especially impressive considering the challenges many of the students face. How does Dr. Clautti do it? Read more about the Spark winner and then suggest a fearless woman for our next profile.

A European perspective of Pittsburgh

Christina Kapaun Wednesday, April 11, 2012
As a New Yorker architecture critic once said, if Pittsburgh were in the heart of Europe, people would travel hundreds of miles out of their way to see it. This German blogger would agree as she chimes in with her own highly favorable impressions of Pittsburgh, from her favorite bridge to her favorite view. If you don't better appreciate your city after this, we suggest a trip to Europe (via that direct Paris flight).

New life for old buildings: Adaptive reuse in Pittsburgh

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Pittsburgh is filled with outstanding examples of adaptive reuse, the re-purposing of older properties for a different use. It's cheaper than new development, with easier financing, and usually results in superior projects. From theaters to schools to hospitals, here's a rundown on what's been done and what's left to be re-imagined.

Best spots for wine in Pittsburgh

Anne Lutz Zacharias Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Oh, the places you can go when you want a great glass of wine! Our intrepid writer researched this story for months and happily submits the results, from the mainstay Carlton to the innovative Naked Grape in Sewickley and many in between.
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