Pittsburgh has come a long way in the last 30 years, and a new report from Pittsburgh Today aims to spark civic dialogue by benchmarking the 22-county region against other cities according to a variety of data.
While pharma has been heavily impacted by the recession, a steady, growing roster of medical device innovators are creating the technology, companies and jobs for the next generation of healthcare.
Remember that rocket ship you wanted to make when you were a kid? Western PA's DIY/maker community is growing in size and ambition. "Come up with something you want to do or make and we can do it here," says one member.
In a city once known for iron and steel making, blacksmith John Walter continues the tradition with a modern take on organic iron that is his signature, with works displayed in Phipps Conservatory as well as locals' homes.
Not like they need any more fans or dominating statistics, but our Super Bowl-bound squad can fill Heinz Field with their text message subscribers, among the largest groups of its kind in the U.S.
A new device developed and made in PA that retails for $48 could help stem the country's annual wasting of more than $10 billion in electricity due to appliances being left on or in standby mode.
When complete, the Eden Hall Campus in Richland Township would be the nation's first university campus to integrate sustainable development, living and learning.
Less than two years on the job as CEO of southwestern PA's collaborative community and economic development effort, Yablonsky talks about challenges, jobs, politics and his favorite restaurant.
Sure, it's been called America's Most Livable City by Forbes, but this writer's look at other rankings that include Pittsburgh indicates the city has something for everyone.
Working for the nation's most active driller of new natural gas wells, she has the sometimes difficult task of explaining the process, benefits and precautions in shaping the future of Marcellus Shale development.