Lifestyle – Point Park News Service

First-Person: The Hurricane Never Bothered Me Anyway

September 11, 2017 Florida, Hurricane Irma, Orlando, Walt Disney World

Point Park University student Angela Altieri arrived in Orlando, Fla., at Walt Disney World as Hurricane Irma bore down on the state. This is her story. By: Angela Altieri Every year to celebrate my birthday, my mother and I plan short trips together. Little did I know that this year’s excursion would put us in the direct path of a... Read More

Commentary: Growing up after 9/11

September 8, 2017 9/11, Generation Z, World Trade Center

By Lauren Ortego, Point Park News Service A small boy plays by twin reflecting pools that have been placed in the middle of New York City. As he plays, his mother scolds him, saying he shouldn’t be so loud and hyper in such an environment. He asks why, and the faces of those around him grow solemn as his mother... Read More

Smallman Galley’s first class of chefs learned on the job

June 5, 2017June 7, 2017 chefs, Smallman Galley

By Neil Strebig, Point Park News Service: A U-Haul was parked outside Smallman Galley with the tailgate’s mouth open wide, waiting for another lump of restaurant equipment from the Provisions staff as they dismembered their kitchen space piece by piece to leave a desolate ocean of stainless steel countertops and a defunct cash register behind. It was a sentimental scene... Read More

Night of Fights brings boxing to unconventional venue

May 25, 2017 boxing, Carnegie Music Hall, Night of Fights

By Tyler Polk, Point Park News Service: When the bell rang and the first fight – Oleg Dovhun vs. Adam Young – began, boxing trainer Michael McSorley took a look out into the audience at the Carnegie Music Hall in Homestead and breathed a sigh of relief. “It took so much time and effort to get the thing going,” McSorley... Read More

Historic review riles up Northside residents

May 17, 2017May 24, 2017 historic review commission, Northside, Pittsburgh, redevelopment

By: Neil Strebig, Point Park News Service: A disconnect in communication with the Historical Review Commission leaves a number of residents unsatisfied The crimson-red brick façade of the Allegheny Inn ignites the corner of North and Cedar Avenues, immediately separating itself from neighboring buildings. The Inn is a remnant from the 1880s and after $1.5 million in renovations later, the... Read More

Market Square brewer takes kombucha to mainstream

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 fermented tea, Naomi Auth, Pittsburgh, Red Star Kombucha

Symbiotic cultures of yeast and bacteria (SCOBY) ferment to make a unique tasting brew that customers can enjoy throughout the day and get a probiotic kick By: Julia Chernushin, Point Park News Service: It was standing room only, as Naomi Auth swapped the tapped keg of spicy turmeric kombucha to fill another growler. There are only four seats in the... Read More

Pittsburgh veteran dedicated his life for his country

May 9, 2017 Pittsburgh, Troy Potter, U.S. Army, veteran

By Christopher Ward, Point Park News Service: Pittsburgh native Troy Potter was in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Knox when the September 11, 2001, attacks happened. “I saw alpha on my door and that means threat level nuclear war,” Potter said. “That’s the highest threat that you can get, so I knew something serious was going on.” Potter said... Read More

Wheelchair-bound man overcomes odds

May 8, 2017 cancer, Cheswick, featured, landscape, Paul Grieser

By Francesca Dabecco, Point Park News Service: One summer, a neighbor approached Paul Grieser in his yard and said, “You know, you’re making me look bad.” “What are you talking about?” he responded. “You’re out here doing yard work, and your place always looks so nice,” his neighbor said. “My wife is down there kicking my butt, asking me, ‘Why aren’t... Read More

Marrow’s run to tomorrow

April 11, 2017April 27, 2017 collegiate athletics, Depression, Dresmond Marrow, featured, Point Park University, track and field

By Bryan Partika, Point Park News Service: At track meets across the country, anxious athletes can be seen walking around the infield, focusing on their upcoming event. These athletes pace around each other, mingling in the crowd of warmup suits and backpacks. In Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Desmond Marrow was just another face in that crowd. Marrow said his running career had... Read More

‘The Death Show’ displays joys of life

April 11, 2017April 27, 2017 Arcade Comedy Theater, featured, fictional funeral service, improv, Pittsburgh, the Death Show

By Iain Oldman, Point Park News Service: PRELUDE The green room at the Arcade Comedy Theater is currently cold, like a morgue. Ayne Terceira, an improv actor on the show, is huddled inside her jacket trying to keep warm while the rest of the cast file into the green room, one by one, stopping in front of the mirror to... Read More