Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Heart of Vibrant Pittsburgh’s Work
As an economic development nonprofit, Vibrant Pittsburgh’s official mission is to build a thriving and inclusive Pittsburgh region by...
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Shari Berg
May 31, 2022
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...
Kathleen Ganster
Apr 30, 2022
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...
Terri Marshall
Apr 30, 2022
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...
Vanessa Orr
Apr 30, 2022
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...
Vanessa Orr
Apr 30, 2022
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...
Hilary Daninhirsch
Apr 30, 2022
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...
Hilary Daninhirsch
Mar 30, 2022
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,...
Hilary Daninhirsch
Feb 26, 2022
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...
Max McCrory
Feb 4, 2022
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...
Kathleen Ganster
Feb 1, 2022
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...
Hilary Daninhirsch
Jan 8, 2022
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...
Kathleen Ganster
Oct 27, 2021
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...
Vanessa Orr
Aug 30, 2021
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...
Hilary Daninhirsch
Aug 29, 2021
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...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
Aug 19, 2021
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...
Max McCrory
Jul 5, 2021
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....
Max McCrory
Jun 10, 2021
New Business Roundup
New Businesses Offering Everything from Cheddar Corndogs to Design Consultation Compiled by Max McCrory Summer is in full swing, which...
Hilary Daninhirsch
Jun 5, 2021
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...
Max McCrory
May 12, 2021
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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