Point Park News Service – School of Communication

Pittsburgh college students find companionship through pets

April 28, 2018April 28, 2018 Alternative Medicine, Emotional Support Animals, Erin Massie

By Erin Massie, Point Park News Service Julia Hoon never could’ve overcome a vicious assault during a walk home from the store without her dog. Gracey Evans has a hidden scar from a horrific school assault but was able to move forward with the aid of an emotional support animal. And Ryan Finn has persevered struggle after struggle to get... Read More

The practice of Hypnotherapy helps some, hurts others, stumps many

April 27, 2018April 28, 2018 Hypnotherapy, Lauren Ortego, PA Hypnosis Center

By Lauren Ortego, Point Park News Service Joseph Goth was in dental school when he first experienced hypnotherapy – his professor at the time successfully stopped blood flow in both of his arms during an in-class demonstration. Maureen Milligan found success in her weight loss journey after frequent visits to the PA Hypnosis Center, and after a brief stint working... Read More

Vintage mixer proves satisfying for vendors, community

April 23, 2018 Amanda Myers, Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer, vintage fashion

By Amanda Myers, Point Park News Service Entering Teamster’s Hall for the bi-annual Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer is like walking into an overloaded vintage candy land. On April 7, the two-floor space crammed with turquoise jewelry, flower-patterned 70s mugs and outrageous light fixtures, had plenty for the dedicated collector or first-time shopper to choose from. “We want someone on a budget... Read More

Top 5 Golf Trends of 2018

April 23, 2018 Golf, Marlee Pinchok, Trends

By Marlee Pinchok, Point Park News Service The top five golf trends of the 2018 golf season include live scoring, glow-in-the-dark balls and quirky golf shoes. Read More

Carnegie Library of Homestead reaches another milestone

April 23, 2018 Amanda Myers, Anna Mae Gorman, Carnegie Library of Homestead, Homestead, Lenore Kight, The Carnegie of Homestead

By Amanda Myers, Point Park News Service Built out of the ashes of the Homestead Strike of 1892, the 120-year history of the Carnegie Library of Homestead is rooted in both triumphant and tragic times. As the staff and patrons celebrate the building’s anniversary in the fall, a look back at its current and past proceedings shows the intent of... Read More

Bellevue mayor sparks community revival with Harry Potter inspired event

April 18, 2018April 23, 2018 Bellevue, Emily Marburger, Francesca Dabecco, Harry Potter

By Francesca Dabecco, Point Park News Service Before 30-year-old Emily Marburger became mayor of Bellevue, she already had hopes for the magic she could bring to community revitalization. Among her latest efforts is a Harry Potter inspired wizard weekend to take place this summer. “My biggest hope is that everyone can come to this event and feel welcomed, included and... Read More

White-tailed

April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 childhood, Creative Nonfiction, deer, Elise Greeley, hunting

By Elise Greeley, Point Park News Service “It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” —Henry David Thoreau She skips out of her house on a November night. It’s an unseasonably warm one; she wears winter boots but no coat as she goes to the garage to find her father. On the other side of a... Read More

Vintage Style in the Steel City

April 18, 2018 Amanda Myers, Clothes Minded, Highway Robbery Vintage, ThredUp, Three Rivers Vintage, Vintage Pittsburgh

By Amanda Myers, Point Park News Service The racks of Avalon Exchange in Squirrel Hill are filled with vintage and prime second-hand clothes and young people looking for the best finds. In recent years, younger demographics are buying older, vintage clothing, showing a shift in culture and consumerism. The definition of vintage varies, but it is most often a piece... Read More

New District 4 Councilman looks to re-energize the South Hills

April 12, 2018April 12, 2018 Anthony Coghill, District 4, James Kail, Pittsburgh

By: James Kail, Point Park News Service Fed up with the lack of attention on his Carrick street, Neal Hinterlang felt the only way to overcome the disastrous January blizzard was to purchase new snow tires. Kate Freeman described a similar public works issue when her front tire hit a large pothole driving on Mt. Joseph Street and had to... Read More

Downtown high school participates in National School Walkout

March 20, 2018 CAPA, Gracey Evans, National School Walkout, Pittsburgh

Photos by Gracey Evans, Point Park News Service On March 14, schools across the country participated in the National School Walkout in response to a school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida in February. Students from CAPA in Downtown Pittsburgh left school with several teachers, wrapped around the school building and stood in silence for 17 minutes for each person killed.... Read More