By Mick Stinelli, Photos by Cora McCarty Homestead native, Stephon Boyd, stood holding his pit bull by the chain, trying to keep it away from the other pets walking by. It was…
My Asian-ness Now Recognized In Contemporary Media
By Alex Grubbs, Point Park News Service After 22 years of being an Asian-American (half-Filipino and half-white), I finally had the opportunity to see a reflection of myself on the big screen:…
Pittsburgh college students find companionship through pets
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…
The practice of Hypnotherapy helps some, hurts others, stumps many
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…
Vintage mixer proves satisfying for vendors, community
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…
Top 5 Golf Trends of 2018
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.
Carnegie Library of Homestead reaches another milestone
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…
Bellevue mayor sparks community revival with Harry Potter inspired event
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…
White-tailed
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….
Vintage Style in the Steel City
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…