The curtain goes up, and the play begins. Caught up in the drama, it’s easy to forget that behind the production, a cast was selected, props were built, costumes sewn, lighting determined, and many, many lines were memorized—and none of it would exist without a story. That story was created by a playwright.

This year, Power’s nonprofit organization, Treasure House Fashions, celebrates its 25th anniversary—a milestone that represents not just business longevity, but a quarter-century of restoring dignity and self-worth to women facing their own transitions and crises.

The first thing you notice when you drive into Santa Ana, CA, is that vibrant murals line almost every wall. This creative, art-driven city features more than 200 murals in every shape and style, especially in the historic downtown area, which locals know as Calle Cuatro.

“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.