The Inglis Innovation Center adds adaptive tech and business help to local Disability care
Pittsburgh City Paper
by Laura Trybus
1h ago
The Philadelphia-based company's new Bellevue home includes 3D printers and a "people's choice" entrepreneurship program. The Inglis Innovation Center recently put down roots in Bellevue ..read more
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Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh City Paper, Playground Dropout, Long Story Short, and more
Pittsburgh City Paper
by Stacy Rounds
1h ago
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh this week including an advertising manager, CFO, exclusive club bartender, and more. City Paper Jobs ..read more
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Marisa Rae Mathews talks American traditional style, TikTok, and tattoo artist red flags
Pittsburgh City Paper
by Jason Phox
1h ago
The McKees Rocks-based artist known as Electra Baby Tattoo has generated a large social media following with her emphasis on American traditional and neo-traditional styles. In the digital age, social media has revolutionized how we interact with art and, as a result, empowered tattoo enthusiasts ..read more
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Everyone knows Pittsburgh has 90 official neighborhoods, but what if that’s an undercount?
Pittsburgh City Paper
by Colin Williams
1h ago
Given the many distinct areas tucked into corners of Pittsburgh's neighborhoods, the figure of 90 neighborhoods total may not be the whole story. The fact that Pittsburgh has 90 neighborhoods has become nearly as much of a truism as our bridge boasts and sports victories ..read more
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Harold's Haunt celebrates two years of ghosts, fun, and inclusion in Millvale
Pittsburgh City Paper
by Rachel Wilkinson
3d ago
Perhaps the country's only "they bar," Harold's has leveraged its "ultra-haunted" surroundings to create a safe and welcoming environment for all kinds of patrons. Athena Flint, owner of Harold’s Haunt in Millvale, never imagined she’d open a bar, much less a haunted bar ..read more
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Crusty's Quarry in Volant, Pa. boasts some unique wildlife
Pittsburgh City Paper
by Stacy Rounds
3d ago
Not far from Pittsburgh, you can find some unique underwater creatures — if you're willing to dive below the surface. Last year, my partner and I decided to venture down to the U.S. Virgin Islands for a lovely, much-needed spring vacation. As a nature lover, I was excited to explore the shores and snap beautiful photos along the islands in a blissful, stress-free setting ..read more
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Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Gen Z's paradise edition
Pittsburgh City Paper
by Michael Machosky
3d ago
Imagine that – Gen Z just wants a place they can afford to live in, a good education and a steady supply of jobs. Somehow the algorithmic gods have decreed that the content I most need to see — after baseball bloopers and reviews of obscure movies — is seething contempt and mockery for Gen Z ..read more
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Western Psych nurses vote to strike, claiming UPMC has undermined mental healthcare
Pittsburgh City Paper
by Amanda Waltz
5d ago
Mental care professionals at the Oakland facility will walk out if UPMC does not meet union contract proposals meant to address severe understaffing and lack of resources. UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital nurses cite understaffing, lack of resources, and "horrendous working conditions" as the main reasons for authorizing a strike. A press release from the SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania union states that on Oct. 7, Western Psych nurses "voted unanimously to authorize a strike." The decision comes a little over two months into workers negotiating a new union contract with UPMC after their p ..read more
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Urban farms in Pittsburgh can feed a hunger, if they’re allowed to grow
Pittsburgh City Paper
by Dani Lamorte
5d ago
Although urban farms cannot provide all the sustenance city dwellers need, these green spaces can mitigate environmental effects, bring resources to food deserts, and prepare communities for disruptions to food distribution networks. “I never dreamed I would be doing this,” Liz Boxley tells me. Boxley, a retired bus driver, is swiping through photos of the 3,000-pound harvest grown at Food for the Soul Community Garden in 2023 ..read more
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These Pittsburgh date night deals keep the kids occupied while parents kick back
Pittsburgh City Paper
by Kahmeela Adams-Friedson
5d ago
Pittsburgh City Paper compiled a list of places you can go with or without the kids, where weary parents will find free babysitting, kid-friendly deals, and more. Date night for parents is a time to step away from the to-do list and have fun ..read more
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