Kidsburgh Heroes shine during the pandemic, from a RipStik marathon to art commissions

Some of the best leaders to emerge during the global pandemic have been kids.

Connecting Champions matches kids with cancer to mentors in their dream jobs

The organization asks young cancer patients: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

Former Steeler Joey Porter and his wife are opening a center for kids (and adults) with special needs

When their daughter was born with severe autism, Joey and Christy Porter struggled to find resources to help them care for her.

Lots of virtual summer camps in Pittsburgh to choose from

Kids can still enjoy creative and educational opportunities, just in a different way.

6 ways to celebrate your family’s special days during the pandemic

Birthday greeting signs make the perfect backdrop for drive-by birthday parades.

$500,000 contribution underwrites new Allegheny Child Care search tool, plus grants for childcare operators

“The lack of access to dependable, quality childcare has been a critical issue.”

Struggling with your kids’ unhealthy food choices? Here’s LittleMoochi to the rescue!

When Moochi is well-fed, the character smiles and appears active and happy.

Kidsburgh heroes: 5 heartfelt projects driven by Pittsburgh kids

“Just about all of us are home right now with our families, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t collaborate and make a positive difference together.”

10 Pittsburgh art studios that offer craft kits for pickup or delivery

Now you can transform your living room into an art studio.

GMA hosts Pittsburgh midwife and her ‘Lean on Me’ performance at Magee

She sang as a thank you to frontline workers and Pittsburghers who are helping to flatten the COVID-19 curve by staying home.

7 ways to celebrate Month of the Young Child

If you’re quarantined with kids, you appreciate the importance of early childhood education — and the teachers dedicated to it.

10 Pittsburgh shops where you can (safely) buy local chocolate and Easter treats

These local candy companies offer curbside pickup or will ship chocolate bunnies to your door.

Michael Keaton to the rescue with bus-stop meals for Pittsburgh kids

Pittsburgh non-profits wanted to find a solution to help bring food closer to kids.

Breast milk donors needed at Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank in Pittsburgh

The milk bank serves more than 30 neonatal intensive care units across four states.

7 things to do with kids in Pittsburgh this week (when everything is canceled)

We found some local hands-on activities and online events to keep your kids’ minds occupied, so you don’t lose yours.

18 indoor play spaces for Pittsburgh kids

When it’s too cold or too wet to spend time outside, these spots will keep kids active and engaged.

Kids express themselves through free ProjectArt classes around Pittsburgh

“This program really reinforces the library as a vibrant and modern community center.”

Rochelle Jackson launches initiative to better lives of black girls and women

“The whole goal is to create a better environment and make a place that’s much more livable.”

Industrial Arts Workshop to open a permanent home for its youth-based, workforce-developing mission

“I love seeing the journey the kids go through and seeing them have an outlet for their emotions.”

Entrepreneurs by necessity: They started Pittsburgh companies to help kids with special needs

“It was like air. I could not have survived without it.”