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Shari Berg
- May 31
- 3 min
Pittsburgh Companies Find Success by Embracing Employees’ Differences
In the past, Pittsburgh wasn’t exactly known as the land of opportunity for marginalized members of the community. A lack of prospects...
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Kathleen Ganster
- Apr 30
- 4 min
Local Vintners Follow Their Passions to Start Up PA Wineries
After a long, cold winter, a wet and rainy spring, and months and months of social distancing and isolation, what better time to get...
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Terri Marshall
- Apr 30
- 4 min
Local Businesswomen Show It’s Never Too Late to Change Careers
We know her as the host of the popular Food Network show, Barefoot Contessa. She’s also the author of a series of best-selling cookbooks...
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Vanessa Orr
- Apr 30
- 5 min
Two Local Entrepreneurs Overcome Adversity to Rebuild, Rebrand Businesses
Building a business isn’t easy, especially during a pandemic. But what happens when there are other major setbacks that threaten to...
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Vanessa Orr
- Apr 30
- 4 min
Stories, Special Moments at the Heart of Custom-made Jewelry
One of the best ways to show someone you care is to give them a present that is truly unique. Custom-made jewelry fits that niche...
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Hilary Daninhirsch
- Apr 30
- 5 min
Market Square Exciting Mix of Old and New Businesses, Year-round Entertainment
Market Square is the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. New businesses alongside established old businesses and regular events such as...
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Hilary Daninhirsch
- Mar 30
- 5 min
Out-of-this-world Attractions Part of Mars’ Quirky Charm
You might not find any real-life little green men in the borough of Mars, but the town is proud to be associated with the Red Planet,...
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Hilary Daninhirsch
- Feb 26
- 5 min
Evans City Attractions More than Meet the Eye
Just two miles off Interstate 79 is a small borough called Evans City, tucked in between Zelienople and Butler on Route 68, and only six...
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Max McCrory
- Feb 4
- 1 min
New Business Roundup
Three New Businesses Provide Delicious Reasons to Dig Out It’s cold, it’s snowy, and it’s hard to make yourself leave the house. But here...
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Kathleen Ganster
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Cocoapreneur and Greenwood Plan Help Black-owned Businesses Succeed
When Khamil Bailey came to Pittsburgh from East Orange, NJ to study at the University of Pittsburgh in 2005, she was shocked at the...
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Hilary Daninhirsch
- Jan 8
- 5 min
Old-time Charm, Modern Amenities Make Zelienople a Must-visit
Fifteen minutes north of Cranberry lies Zelienople—the borough with the unique name that locals often shorten to ‘Zelie.’ “Founded in...
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Kathleen Ganster
- Oct 27, 2021
- 3 min
Public Lands Store Promotes Outdoor Advocacy, Access for All
From the outside, Public Lands looks like a gorgeous new retail store dedicated to outdoor experiences. And indeed, it is that. But it is...
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Vanessa Orr
- Aug 30, 2021
- 5 min
Hip Pittsburgh Hotels Give Visitors a Choice of Accommodations
As Pittsburgh has continued to grow as a tourist destination, new hotels have been opening up to meet the demand. One of the largest...
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Hilary Daninhirsch
- Aug 29, 2021
- 5 min
Strong Community Roots Sustaining, Supporting Etna’s Revival
Once a bustling, industrial neighborhood, the Borough of Etna lost some of its shine when the mills began to close, and it lost some of...
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North Hills Monthly Magazine
- Aug 19, 2021
- 2 min
New Business Roundup
Summer is winding down, but Pittsburgh’s business community isn’t! There are a variety of new businesses in the area to visit this...
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Max McCrory
- Jul 5, 2021
- 2 min
New Business Roundup
Coffee, Cider and Fast-casual Food Among New Business Offerings By Max McCrory The new business roundup is very food-forward this month....
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Max McCrory
- Jun 10, 2021
- 2 min
New Business Roundup
New Businesses Offering Everything from Cheddar Corndogs to Design Consultation Compiled by Max McCrory Summer is in full swing, which...
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Hilary Daninhirsch
- Jun 5, 2021
- 4 min
Up-and-Coming Verona Attracting New Businesses while Retaining Historical Feel
Not even a global pandemic could stop the small but mighty borough of Verona from a growth spurt. Verona stretches along Allegheny River...
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Max McCrory
- May 12, 2021
- 2 min
New Business Roundup
From a Self-Serve Dog Wash to Southern Food Classics, New Businesses Run the Gamut Spring has sprung and with it come a variety of new...
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