Professor, lawyer with Pittsburgh ties earn MacArthur 'genius grants'
CHICAGO — A Pittsburgh-born lawyer and a poet based at the University of Pittsburgh are among the 21 winners of this year's MacArthur Foundation “genius grants.” The Chicago-based John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced the 2014 ...
Natural gas, coal have defined Pittsburgh’s history
If the current tug and pull between coal and natural gas rings familiar, it’s because it was born in Pittsburgh and has defined the region’s energy scene more than any other force, according to Joel Tarr. “The most significant aspects of Pittsburgh ...
HJ Heinz to make jarred baby food in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The H.J. Heinz Co. will resume food production in Pittsburgh for the first time since 2002, when the ketchup giant sold its production plant to Del Monte Foods. Heinz officials say they're scheduled to begin making jarred baby food.
Pittsburgh Public evacuates three schools after voicemail threat
Pittsburgh Public Schools began evacuating students from its West Liberty K-5, South Brook 6-8 and Pioneer schools to other locations after a voicemail left at one school raised alarms shortly before school started Wednesday morning. Students at West ...
36 Hours in Pittsburgh: A Guide to Visiting Our Neighbors to the East
Cleveland has always enjoyed a healthy rivalry with its Rust Belt sister Pittsburgh. But when it comes to that city's blossoming culinary scene, one can't help but draw a comparison to our own hometown. Inspired by a thriving, off-the-beaten-path cultural ...
