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Jessica Cox believes in a future where people passionately pursue their dreams by employing resilience to overcome any challenge.

Pittsburgh’s Hill Dance Academy Theatre (HDAT), located in the Historic Hill District, is a local treasure, offering professional-level training in “Black dance traditions, history, culture and aesthetics.

With used car prices falling and one month of winter remaining, you might be wondering: is now the time to pull the trigger on a Miata?Yes, but maybe not for the reason you think.

For those chilly winter days when you’re not keen on venturing outside, it’s nice to be prepared with indoor activities to stay entertained.

Still not sure what to get your loved ones this holiday season? Look to Pittsburgh’s small businesses for unique gifts.

In light of the holiday season, consider participating in Pittsburgh’s long-standing tradition of giving back.

Just around the corner, people around the world will continue the age-old debate – when is the appropriate time to take down Christmas decorations?

Here’s a quick list of Keystone State spots that have creatively twisted the tradition, leaving crowds speechless at the end of the night.

Dubbed the nation’s Best Holiday Market by USA Today, the Peoples Gas Holiday Market is once again illuminating downtown’s Market Square.

‘Tis the season for holiday parties. Before you host, try these party-planning tips for ambiance, food and budget.

Despite what a lot of November’s afternoons would have you believe, the weather is finally turning wintry.

For many families, not long after the Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie are polished off, it’s time to put up the holiday decorations.

At the stroke of midnight, discounts and deals kick off the race to finish your shopping list. So what’s with the dark name “Black Friday”?

Even if you’re reading this before Thanksgiving, it’s time to start thinking about what’s next – the widely dreaded act of holiday shopping.

While Pittsburgh is known as the Steel City and innovations in that industry, it lays claim to great inventions in a variety of fields – some that may come as a surprise.

With the temperatures dropping, now is the perfect time to focus on your fall garden.

The right to vote is among the most precious we share as Americans. But traditionally, too few of us participate in mid-term elections.

Although we’ve always enjoyed trick-or-treating and getting to dress in our favorite costumes, consider a new tradition you can add to the list this year – giving back to the community.

Residents of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County are greatly impacted by the tourists that visit annually.

The autumnal equinox is here, but we’re just at the start of the season for fall activities and events.

For the most social of us, working remotely can be hard – and working from home can be harder.

Ah, the first day of school. The excitement, the anticipation and, most of all, the anxiety for first-time parents lingers in the air. Here are five tips for first-timers to combat those worries:

If you’re feeling a little disconnected from the community after the past couple of years, there are few better ways to jump back in than by volunteering.

Celebrate, Keystone Staters: July 20 is National Pennsylvania Day.

The recent tragedy in Texas is once again shining a spotlight on children’s mental health. Even when current events are not hitting so close to home, the issue is of utmost importance, as research shows depression and anxiety disorders increasing in adolescents and many of those conditions beginning in early childhood.

With the recent rebranding of Port Authority into Pittsburgh Regional Transit, it marks the end of an era – but also just the latest chapter in a more than 60-year-old story.

Tunch & Wolf’s Walk for the Homeless annually helps to support those who are struggling with homelessness, poverty and addiction.

Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or a supporter, there are some great podcasts out there to listen to during Pride Month – or any time of the year. Here are five podcasts to download and give a listen to:

Pittsburgh is filled with talented artists, and at Artsmiths of Pittsburgh, you can support local creators’ work.

We’re in the midst of college graduation season, meaning that millions of recent graduates are now looking to enter the workforce.