Kennywood, Sandcastle and Idlewild don’t want your cash — just your charge card

Check out the new cash-free policy at Kennywood and its sister parks.

Startable empowers entrepreneurial kids to turn ideas into businesses

“We want them constantly looking at different things and thinking, ‘What can I make out of that?’ Or, ‘Here’s a problem; how do I fix that?’”

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During Remake Learning Days in Westmoreland County, free events bring fun with robots, environmental chemistry and more

During Remake Learning Days (May 12-23 in southwestern PA), Norwin schools will host six events in Westmoreland County.

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Gwen’s Girls, the CSC, Children’s Museum and more fill the Northside with learning during Remake Learning Days

Remake Learning Days events will light up the Northside with learning. Details here.

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Remake Learning Days events are coming to Hazelwood, Homewood and the Hill

During Remake Learning Days, CLP will host 23 programs at 16 of its locations, including libraries in Hazelwood, the Hill District and Homewood.

Kids of STEEL

How families can use Kids of STEEL and inspiration from the Pittsburgh Marathon to be healthy and have fun

Kids of STEEL gets thousands of families excited about running for health and for fun.

Auberle’s new Love Carries campaign shines a light on the need for Pittsburgh foster families

Auberle’s new awareness campaign — “Love Carries” — draws attention to the need for foster families.

Black Pittsburgh

BlackPittsburgh website launched to share the great things happening in the Black community

The BlackPittsburgh site captures the natural rebirth of 1Hood Media after two years of the pandemic, and it aims to tell the stories that Black Pittsburgh needs to know.

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6 new parks in Pittsburgh will span 300-plus acres and 11 neighborhoods

Is there a new park coming to your neighborhood? We’ve got the details here.

Girls of Steel team creates BuzzBand for children with autism

“I can honestly say a big part of my STEM journey is that it isn’t about being perfect.”

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10 great places where families can volunteer in Pittsburgh

Where can families volunteer together in Pittsburgh? Check out our guide!

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5 reasons why school board elections matter (vote on Tuesday, Nov 2!)

School boards are more powerful than many voters realize. Get details here, and remember to vote on Tuesday!

Want to connect with your kids? Make the most of family dinners.

Family dinners can give kids a safe place to share their feelings. Local experts give us advice on making the most of this opportunity.

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Foster Love Project outgrows its space as it expands outreach programs

“The goal is giving a child a dignified experience and making them feel loved.”

How entrepreneur teens can apply for a rebooted Youth Maker Scholarship from Handmade Arcade

“The most important thing is having the interaction with people who come to Handmade Arcade — it’s a priceless experience.”

Two Pittsburgh teens win $20K for their Grade-Up app in the CGI I.T. Girl Challenge

“I was thrown a bunch of challenges and difficulties, and once I solved it, it was the best feeling ever.”

Kidsburgh heroes: These twins collected 6,548 diapers and wipes (so far)

“We’re women and we want to support other women.”

‘I can do it!’ VolunTOTS empowers little kids to do good in Pittsburgh communities

“I think people are looking for good, looking for joy and for community. And I think that we’re providing that for people.”

Matt’s Maker Space grows to an impressive 30 locations, including the first out of state

“My favorite thing is when a child walks into a Matt’s Maker Space and looks up at their teacher and says, ‘Who’s Matt?’ ”

$500,000 STEM grant awarded to Citiparks, Remake Learning and Allegheny County Library Association

“The goal is to connect schools, out-of-school-time providers and libraries in a strategic way.”