Squirrel Hill’s Wightman Park renovation welcomes all ages, abilities and interests
“This park should be a model for all the parks in Pittsburgh.”
Dragon’s Den builds kids’ confidence and focus through rope course in former church
The rope course can be navigated in different ways, depending on the level of challenge that the kids choose.
Pittsburgh’s tech community and nonprofits partner to get laptops to kids
“Bridging the digital divide is just a start. … We encourage others to join us.”
Pittsburgh Public Schools scrambling to get all 23,000 kids learning from home
It’s a mammoth task to get all the students ready to learn online by April 16.
Pittsburgh-filmed ‘I Am Not Okay With This’ gives teen angst a terrifying twist
The nightmare world of “Carrie” is juxtaposed with the teenage dream of a John Hughes movie.
Pittsburgh Readiness Institute will prep high school kids for future careers
The institute will focus on making kids future-ready for productive lives after high school.
Worried about toxins in your kid’s school? The 1,000 Hours a Year initiative aims to remedy those issues
Mini-grants and technical expertise help schools address environmental toxins in Pittsburgh’s schools.
Children’s Hospital opens Pittsburgh’s first pediatric orthopaedic urgent care
“We believe it could be the first pediatric orthopaedic urgent care nationally.”
Joanne Rogers, Tom Junod and Bill Isler on the newest Mister Rogers movie
“I truly feel that I’m like the luckiest widow there is because I don’t have to give up all of him.”
6 ways Pittsburgh kids can tour around town like a tourist
Sometimes, it’s fun to act like a tourist in your home town. Kids find it even more exciting when that means touring in style – on bikes, boats, Segways, or double-decker buses.
Trash to Thrash delivers dope skateboard culture to Pittsburgh kids
“Skateboarding was like ‘Narnia’ to me. It was this world of wonder.”
Siblings find their happy place at Lemieux Center in Children’s Hospital
“When you have a chronically ill sibling, the healthy siblings can feel ignored at times.”
With new owner, Kraynick’s Bike Shop continues tradition of gifting bikes to kids
“The bike world focuses on cycling as a sport. Jerry favored the human aspect.”
Kidsburgh Hero: Samantha Utley is the teacher parents wish for their kids
“When they come to school, they know that they’re loved and appreciated and will have meaningful learning experiences.”
Culture Jam gathers Pittsburgh high school kids hungry for change and inclusion
We’re the ones advocating for change. We’re the ones who will change the world one day.”
Cirque dreams: Kids learn wild and zany skills at these Pittsburgh circus art classes
“Circus arts are more about creativity. We show you proper technique and moves, but you can put your own spin on them and create your own routines.”
‘Grow with Google’ one of three major initiatives announced in Pittsburgh
“I remain a technology optimist. At Google, we believe information is for everyone.”
The a-maze-ing tale of Joe Wos
“I like mazes so much because they’re a truly interactive art form. There’s a collaboration between the artist and his audience. The drawing isn’t complete until someone solves it.”
Pittsburgh chess playing kids excel at critical thinking and concentration
“Chess is more than just a game that people play for fun or over checkers,” says Ashley Priore, 17, who teaches kids to play. “It’s a global tool, education system, and female empowerment movement.”
Kidsburgh Hero: Teacher Charles Herring inspires kids through hip-hop and film
Former hip-hop producer Charles Herring found star status as a teacher — and as super hero Grammar Man.