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Somerset County is an all-season outdoor destination
Less than an hour’s drive from Ligonier and Ohiopyle, Somerset County could be the Laurel Highlands’ showcase outdoor destination. Known as the “Rooftop Garden” because of its altitude and...
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Optical illusionist featured in inaugural art exhibit at Westinghouse Castle
At first glance, his work may appear like simple raindrops and hearts. Sure, they are nice to look at, but wait, are they moving? “Heart Beats” and “Feel the Rain” are works by digital artist Louis...
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Five years after the Tree of Life tragedy, Violins of Hope shares inspiration
Four months after the Tree of Life tragedy, Sandy Rosen was serving as a docent in Phoenix for a unique exhibit. That’s where she met Pat Siger, another Pittsburgher. “We had become friends in the...
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Pittsburgh Canopy Alliance and city will use $9 million to revitalize...
Allegheny County loses about 2% of its tree canopy every five years, but a $9 million federal grant aims to reverse the trend, particularly in disadvantaged communities. The grant comes from the U.S....
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Bloomfield development plans stalled after zoning variance is denied
Plans to develop the former ShurSave site in Bloomfield have stalled after Pittsburgh’s Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a request for an exception to height restrictions in the area. O’Hara-based...
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Animal Friends strengthens bonds between pets and veterans
In 2020, about 5.2 million veterans experienced a behavioral health condition and an average of 16.8 veterans took their own lives each day. But a bond with a pet could be the lifeline they need....
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Project Silk renews mission to help young LGBTQ people of color
A program that provides young LGBTQ people of color with a space for creative expression and sexual health services is graduating to a new phase in its 11th year. Project Silk, which began out of the...
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Moonshot Grants aim to prepare the workforce of the future
Ten projects that will enhance students’ education and career readiness in Southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia are receiving funding through Remake Learning’s Moonshot Grants. Since...
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Greenwood Plan to bring business accelerator Downtown to aid Black enterprises
Pittsburgh’s Downtown will soon see an expanded space dedicated to starting and accelerating Black businesses through mentorship and networking. The Greenwood Plan, a Black-founded and Black-led...
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Pittsburgh Marathon adds new ‘adrenaline-pumping’ fitness challenge
Could you do this in the final 4 miles of the Pittsburgh Marathon? The Oxford Athletic Club Pittsburgh 4-Mile Fitness Challenge is new this year. Video by Ethan Woodfill. The Pittsburgh Marathon will...
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Harmful ‘forever chemicals’ detected near Pittsburgh wastewater treatment plants
A new report found heightened levels of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” near several of Pittsburgh’s wastewater treatment plants. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS or forever...
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Allegheny Commons’ upgrades attract more visitors to the North Side park
A $2 million rehabilitation project at Allegheny Commons Park is already paying off by attracting more people to the North Side landmark. “One of my colleagues was out at the park at night after the...
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Pennsylvania reveals roadmap to grow $17 billion outdoor economy
Despite having no national parks, Pennsylvania brags nearly 200,000 acres of parks, 2.2 million acres of state forests and 86,000 miles of waterways. Those vast and varied natural beauty and...
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See how Pittsburgh universities rank in the race to carbon neutrality
A student-led pilot program that scored local higher education institutions on their climate change initiatives found some impressive wins but many shortcomings. The Three Rivers Assessment of Carbon...
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