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Meet the Pittsburgh startups and artists that were headed to SXSW

By Brian Conway | March 20, 2020

Learn more about which Pittsburghers were headed to SXSW and why they should be on your radar.

#GeauxLocal: Here’s a list of NOLA-based artists, stores for social distancing retail therapy

By Angela Calonder | March 20, 2020

If online shopping is your quarantine solution, consider supporting some of these local makers virtually!

The hustle is real: Using downtime to start your own business

By Marielle Songy | March 18, 2020

Maybe you have a business idea that you think would be helpful to the public and have even contemplated starting your own business. Do you want to be your own boss?

Guide to Playing VR in Pittsburgh

By Danielle Commisso | March 3, 2020

Here are 3 places offering Virtual Reality in Pittsburgh. Our walkthrough includes which games are available, pricing and what first-timers can expect.

Photos: 56th annual Bourbon Street Awards bring out the best costumes on Fat Tuesday

By Michael DeMocker | February 26, 2020

Elaborate and fabulous costumes compete for prizes in the categories of Drag, Leather, Group, Individual, and Best Overall during the 56th annual Bourbon Street Awards.

Optimus Entertainment opens in N.O. East, boasts one of the largest VR arcades in the region

By Steven Melendez | February 26, 2020

Step off the ski slopes and then grab a pistol, but you won’t be in a biathlon, and there won’t even be snow on the ground. This VR arcade is bringing real life to the East.

Ep. 16 Tara Matthews on Open Data & Western PA Regional Data Center

By Lindsay Patross | February 20, 2020

If you’ve ever had potholes or snow removal on your mind, then Tara’s chat on ‘making data digestible’ is for you. Listen to her walkthrough ‘Burgh’s Eye View’ and how Pittsburgh is getting folks comfortable with using data.

Now Open: Ça Va pop-up shop // natural bath & body products

By Aadam Soorma | February 8, 2020

A 2-month long pop-up shop, Ça Va brings Pittsburgh a sustainable home goods concept that exists in partnership with Ruhling Woven in Lawrenceville.

Edgar Snyder Super Bowl Ad

The Edgar Snyder Super Bowl Ad – a 1980’s Pittsburgh throwback

By Lindsay Patross | February 2, 2020

The law firm’s 2020 Super Bowl ad features clips from some of Edgar Snyder’s most memorable Pittsburgh commercials from the 1980s.

Carlow flea market

Jan 24 – Feb 9: HUGE Flea Market @ Carlow University

By Lindsay Patross | January 27, 2020

Located in Oakland, proceeds from the Flea Market at Carlow will go to supporting the Carlow University Theatre Group.