In a region where coal was once king, nearly half of the electricity consumed today is generated from non-carbon sources. Yet, wind, solar and other renewable sources claim a tiny fraction of the local energy portfolio. More
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Remaking Learning
Southwestern Pennsylvania’s imaginative twists on educating children with the digital media they find so engaging and the regional movement that led to them is quietly gaining recognition as a model of 21st-century learning. Behind the innovations is the Remake Learning Network of more than 200 local organizations that has helped leverage the region’s expertise in... More
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When an Unseasonably Warm March Spelled Disaster
The unseasonably warm temperatures we frequently enjoyed during this passing month of March helped take the bite out of winter. A similarly premature warm-up in March 1936, however, had disastrous consequences. More
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Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow 2016
The 2016 Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow report, produced by Pittsburgh Today, analyzes recent data to assess the Pittsburgh region’s standing compared with 14 other regions in key economic and quality of life measures. Also included are numerous in-depth reports focusing on the most important issues facing Greater Pittsburgh. To view a PDF version of Pittsburgh... More
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Sports Town Index
The Steelers Nation is one of the most-widely recognized examples of rabid team loyalty in all of sports. So it should come as little surprise that the city the Steelers have called home for 81 years claims the ranking as the best pro football sports town among the Pittsburgh Today benchmark cities when franchise support,... More
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Positivity Update
The Twittersphere has been kind to Pittsburgh, but not kind enough for it claim the most positive tweets among the 15 Pittsburgh Today benchmark cities. More
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Christmas Past in Pittsburgh
The series of 11 photos are courtesy of the University of Pittsburgh and will give you a sense of how much things have changed at Christmastime -- and how much they've remained the same. More
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7 Reasons for Pittsburghers to be Thankful
As southwestern Pennsylvanians, we have plenty to be thankful for on Thursday when we gather with family and friends over a meal and reflect on what makes life good. Here are a few reasons to appreciate the region in which we live that we might otherwise overlook. More
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Report on Pittsburgh
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has a new report on the Pittsburgh regional economy. Check out the Pittsburgh Metro Mix video below. More