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9 free (and almost-free) cold weather activities for kids and families

When it’s cold outside, Pittsburgh has plenty to keep families busy at little or no cost. Kidsburgh offers nine “free and almost free” cold weather activities for kids.

PA People Count campaign spotlights nonprofits’ struggle with state budget impasse

PA People Count aims to highlight the impact that the Pennsylvania budget stalemate is having on human services programs, including those that aid children and families.

New Pennsylvania Women Work program helps kids by helping parents

Pittsburgh-based organization Pennsylvania Women Work has launched a new program for young, low-income parents.

Smart Cities: Fred Rogers exemplified Pittsburgh’s innovative mindset

Pittsburgh’s “special sauce,” the thing that makes it unique, is its people. Fred Rogers was a shining example.

Where to volunteer with kids in Pittsburgh

From Toys to Tots to Snow Angels, there are lots of great places in Pittsburgh to volunteer with kids this holiday season.

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Saturday Light Brigade launches kids-only radio station Youth Express

The Saturday Light Brigade has just launched an internet radio station, Youth Express, which broadcasts youth voices 24/7.

Homeless Children’s Awareness Week kicks off in Pittsburgh

Homeless Children’s Awareness Week shines a spotlight on the plight of Pittsburgh’s homeless youth.

Raising a foodie: kid-friendly cooking classes in Pittsburgh

Here’s our guide to kid-friendly cooking classes in Pittsburgh.

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Architecture Explorations helps kids build design skills

Architecture Explorations teaches kids about history, spatial reasoning and basic architectural skills through hands-on learning.

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Flock to new early learner programs at the National Aviary

Head to the Aviary for new hands-on learning opportunities with some feathered friends!

The Kidsburgh making guide

Help your child learn through fun maker activities in the city and at home.

Pedal through Pittsburgh: Kidsburgh’s family biking guide

Cycling is taking our city by storm. Our Kidsburgh biking guide can help your family get a piece of the action.

Dive into summer with free swimming for kids at Citiparks pools

Thanks to a new initiative all Pittsburgh children will be eligible for free pool tags and swim lessons at Citiparks pools this summer.

11 unique summer camps for Pittsburgh kids in 2015

From yoga camp and CSI camp to farm camp and cop camp, here are Kidsburgh’s picks for the most unique Pittsburgh summer camps in 2015.

How STEAM programs are transforming education in Pittsburgh

Check out some of the coolest STEAM programs in Pittsburgh that have kids clamoring to learn highly technical skills.

8 great places for families to volunteer with kids

With the holidays around the corner, there are many ways to help those in need. Here’s our guide to family volunteer opportunities in Pittsburgh.

Kidsburgh Hero: Burgh Man, Pittsburgh’s very own superhero

Meet Burgh Man, aka A. Mark Bedillion. A retired mental health worker, he uses his super powers in his mission to promote health lifestyles and address issues facing our kids.

Kids+Creativity poised for more powerful impact here, internationally

As Kids+Creativity enters its fourth year, it’s become “a machine that’s really churning now,” in “a city focused on education like no other.” And it’s gaining international recognition for Pittsburgh.

Brashear kids get BBBS mentor2.0: ‘Like having a personal guidance counselor’

Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentor2.0 will match students with college grads to help them with the non-academic skills college also requires.

Catalyst Connection helps teachers prepare kids for plentiful manufacturing jobs

Catalyst Connection and ASSET STEM Education have created new workshops to ready teachers to train kids in manufacturing job skills.