MICHELLE MCMURRAY: “AMPLIFY THE POWER THAT ALREADY EXISTS IN COMMUNITIES” November 21, 2024How centering culture and those most impacted guide her vision for philanthropy at the Pittsburgh Foundation. By Kenya...Featured StoryTop Stories·8 mins read·
ECHT COFFEEHOUSE IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND PITTSBURGH STAPLE September 3, 2024Owner James Tyler has unique—and rare—practices that prioritize human connection. By Atiya Irvin-Mitchell Surrounded by the City of...Featured StoryTop Stories·5 mins read·
THE SINGULAR JOURNEY OF PITTSBURGH’S WALI JAMAL ABDULLAH June 3, 2024The busy actor is the only performer in the world who’s done all 10 of August Wilson’s plays...Featured StoryTop Stories·6 mins read·
GEOGRAPHER JAMIL BEY BELIEVES CITIES SHOULD BE KIND TO PEOPLE April 22, 2024His organization, UrbanKind, is advancing a unique approach to raising the quality of life in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County ...Featured StoryTop Stories·6 mins read·
TAP IN: PEOPLE OVER PROFIT DRIVES DAY BRACEY OF BARREL & FLOW March 14, 2024America’s first Black beer festival founder talks about how his embrace of the Black community forged a new...Featured StoryTop Stories·10 mins read·
Jonnet Solomon’s Quest to Restore the National Negro Opera Company February 20, 2024The executive director of the National Opera House says the landmark’s historic value is key to the community’s...Featured StoryTop Stories·8 mins read·
Haitian Writer Sony Ton-Aime and the Power of Story Time February 9, 2024New director of Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures uses his Haitian roots to foster storytelling as community building. By...Featured StoryTop Stories·8 mins read·
AYISHA MORGAN LEE TEACHES PITTSBURGH TO DANCE WITH THE ANCESTORS January 30, 2024Founder of Hill Dance Academy Theatre builds from her roots in the Hill District By Ervin Dyer Whenever...Featured StoryTop Stories·7 mins read·
SHARON FLAKE’S POWERFUL LEGACY OF ADDRESSING COLORISM January 22, 2024With a new book set to publish in February, Pittsburgh’s own young adult author speaks on her success—and...Featured StoryTop Stories·5 mins read·
DEMEATRIA BOCCELLA IS SHOWCASING AFRICA’S BEAUTY INSIDE AND OUT January 5, 2024With the recent AFRICANISM Gala at Pittsburgh Public Theater, the founder of FashionAFRICANA continues her mission to honor...Featured StoryTop Stories·9 mins read·
