“UPMC continues to expand world-class spine care and services in the northern communities of Pittsburgh,” says Matt El-Kadi, MD, chief of neurosurgery at UPMC Passavant and director of the UPMC Matt El-Kadi Spine Center.

New & Notable spotlights the accomplishments of those living & working in the northern communities of Pittsburgh, from new business hires to award-winning students.

New Kensington may lay claim to one of the most inspiring stories of community revitalization in the Pittsburgh region.

Packing a picnic is easier than ever, thanks to local markets that offer prepared foods.

When Walter and Cordelia Knott first moved their family to the Southern California town of Buena Park in 1920, they opened a small farm stand to sell rhubarb, asparagus, and berry preserves and pies to their neighbors.

Umami has been open for almost 10 years, and it has not lost an ounce of its cool factor.

It may seem like garden clubs are a thing of the past, and in fact, there have been ebbs and flows in the membership of many clubs.

“Finding a mushroom in the wild is a treasure hunt. If you’re lucky, you find free food,” said Cecily Franklin, a member of the Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club (WPMC).

Continuing our series, we are featuring three additional female founders of technology companies in the Pittsburgh region.

The practice of meditation as a tool to help unwind the mind and cope with everyday worries or concerns has long been recommended by doctors and therapists.

Mental health advocacy has found a powerful voice in Pittsburgh through NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania, a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by mental illness.

Whether they’re looking for an academically enriching experience or simply curious about new possibilities, students will find a welcoming environment in Thiel College’s Dietrich Honors Institute (DHI).

New & Notable spotlights the accomplishments of those living & working in the northern communities of Pittsburgh, from new business hires to award-winning students.

Of Pittsburgh’s 90 neighborhoods, none may have as many attractive offerings as Highland Park.

E-bikes, or electric bicycles, have grown exponentially in popularity over the past few years.

Chefs Dianne DeStefano and Jamilka Borges were well-known in Pittsburgh’s restaurant scene before opening Lilith in Shadyside.

Through its Summer Staycation program, the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD), in conjunction with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, has made it possible for Allegheny County residents to visit a number of local attractions this summer, with the only requirement being possession of a library card.

City Theatre Company is a professional theater company on the South Side of Pittsburgh.

In recent years, this city has been expanding its international food offerings, which allow anyone the chance to take their tastebuds on a culinary adventure. These restaurants will allow you to travel to far-flung places without a passport.

Greater Palm Springs (GPS) encompasses nine cities within the Coachella Valley: Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, and Coachella.