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Meet Eric Heyl, a veteran local journalist and field editor for Patch. During our discussion, Eric and I talked a lot about what’s happening in the news industry these days and what it’s like to be a reporter.

Can you baste a turkey with hand sanitizer? Consider that as one of the weirder questions we might be asking this unique holiday season.

With the holidays fast-approaching and COVID-19 numbers rising, Thanksgiving dinner this year won’t be the same — but it’s not the first time we’ve experienced Thanksgiving with a side of pandemic.

Black Friday has been more like Cyber Month the past few weeks, with retailers pushing their holiday sale prices earlier than ever.

With the holiday season just around the corner, COVID-19 has many contemplating if it’s safe to travel this year.

We’re only a few weeks away from looking back at 2020 in our rearview mirror.

In almost all of our interviews, we’ve heard many of our local reporters say they’ve dreamed of becoming a journalist since they were a child.

While 2020 has likely offered more “trick” than “treat,” the near century-old celebration of handing out Halloween candy will go on in Pittsburgh this year, albeit with some COVID-friendly stipulations.

As the year slips faster into the colder seasons, you’ll want to find the perfect cozy activities to do in the warmth of your home.

You’ve probably upped your hand-washing game this past year, but it doesn’t have to stop after you leave your home.

From radio to print to stage, Paul has certainly kept busy in his journalism and acting career.

Many ignore the vaccine, but it’s important to reduce the flu’s spread in 2020 because of its similarities to the coronavirus.

Fall is nearly here, and that can only mean one thing — the pumpkin spice craze is about to be in full swing.

The Adventure Cycling Association – a fantastic resource for cyclists – has designated the last weekend of September as National Bike Travel Weekend.

One of the silver linings of the pandemic progressing into the fall season is fall crafting activities are abundant.

See some changing leaves, enjoy cool nights by a campfire or pamper yourself.

Do you want to affect change and make a positive impact on your community and the world? There are plenty of online and social distancing volunteer opportunities that you can get involved with.

Interviewing local reporters has been fascinating.

MyAdvisor, a veteran-owned business that connects others to mental health services, has some tips for how employers can support a vital new mission: PREVENTS.

I’ve shared my love for kayaking, but stand up paddleboarding, or SUP, is just as fun, and Pittsburgh has many options to rent or try an adventure.

Since surpassing the 10 million user mark in late 2019, investing app Robinhood has been all over the news.

The call went out for volunteers for coronavirus vaccine trials. Being a spontaneous, civic duty-minded fella, I raised my hand.

If there’s anything that 2020 has taught college students, it is how to take advantage of life’s little things.

As college students start heading back to school, I can’t help but think about the students on campus already: Athletes.

If you are thinking about sprucing up your home, office or new home office, consider adding a few plants.

The FDA is warning the public to avoid more than 100 hand sanitizers because they may contain methanol, which is toxic when ingested or absorbed through the skin.

Our country faces unprecedented turmoil as we navigate a global pandemic and the continued fight for social justice and equity.

For over 150 years, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh has worked to improve quality of life for women and strengthen our communities.

My journalism career began with telling Black stories of overcoming education and economic obstacles while keeping “the struggle” front and center.

For the few years prior to the current pandemic, unrest and our economic slowdown, I have been engaged in conversations addressing our digital divide — the technology gap between underprivileged and underserved members of society.