Pittsburgh's Oldest Newspaper Finds New Life Under Nonprofit Stewardship
The Venetoulis Institute's acquisition of the Post-Gazette keeps 240 years of Pittsburgh journalism alive and signals a broader national shift toward mission-driven local news ownership.
Pittsburgh Tech Founders Raise $48M in Q1, Pacing Ahead of 2025
CMU spinouts and robotics startups led a strong first quarter for local venture activity, with five deals closing above $5M.
Lawrenceville Named One of America's Most Vibrant Small Business Corridors
Butler Street's density of independent operators earned the neighborhood national recognition from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
How One Pittsburgh Founder Turned a Single Van Into a 19-Person HVAC Company
Mike Battaglia of Three Rivers HVAC built his business on a no-upsell promise. Seventeen years later, it's his biggest competitive advantage.
New Riverfront District Proposal Would Add 1,200 Residential Units Near Acrisure Stadium
UPMC's $300M Research Expansion Breaks Ground, Anchoring Oakland's Innovation Corridor
Strip District Terminal Expansion Adds Local Food Producers to Pittsburgh's Most-Visited Market
South Side Works Phase Three Approved, Bringing 80,000 Sq Ft of Retail and Office Space
Rachel Osei
Founder, PGH Software Co.
Rachel left a New York tech career to build software tools for Pittsburgh's industrial mid-market. Her East Liberty studio now serves a dozen CMU spinouts.
Darnell Hughes
Founder, Steel City Finance
After a decade on Wall Street, Darnell came home to Pittsburgh to bring institutional-grade financial planning to the city's business owners.
Angela Ferraro
Founder, Pittsburgh Title Partners
Angela left a corporate title firm in 2009 to build a local-first alternative. She now closes 800+ transactions a year and is a go-to for complex investor deals.