Pittsburgh leaders open CoLab18 community space, aim to provide equal access to technology
As the technology industry fuels economic growth in this city, community leaders want to make sure all residents have a chance to participate.
Entries by Matthew Swab
CoLab18 to open at Nova Place
A space where North Side nonprofits, businesses, groups and organizations can gather for meetings or trainings will open Wednesday inside Nova Place. CoLab18 will be a hub for creativity, problem solving, collaboration and technology, said Juan Garrett, executive director of Riverside Center for Innovation, one of the partners behind the space. “It’s a space where […]
Pittsburgh Perry’s food pantry tackles hunger in the classroom
Tucked away in a former computer lab that adjoins the school library sit neatly organized rows of peanut butter, stacks of toothpaste and a table full of fruit cups.
Mastering the drone: Flips, leaps and sputters fuel learning curve
Drones are fun to play with and some are even cute, but beware – they can frustrate you, tease you, even startle you.
Pittsburgh SAT scores went up in 2016. Can they keep the momentum?
“Pittsburgh SAT scores went up in 2016. Can they keep the momentum?”
One Northside Celebrates Progress with Bash at Heinz Field
The Feb. 13 Celebration at Heinz Field was a chance to inform the Northside public on progress the organization has made in the past year.
Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble continues to break boundaries with 5 world premieres
The quest for new expression in music drives the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble. It has commissioned more than 300 pieces over its 43-year history. The new season includes five world premieres. Since 2000 the ensemble has presented music with artistic director Kevin Noe’s “Theater of Music” approach, which employs drama, lighting, sound and stage design […]
Girls of Steel
“Meet the Girls of Steel: This badass robotics team at Carnegie Mellon University preps young women for STEM careers”
