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Pittsburgh's water authority is wiping out past-due bills for thousands of struggling families who simply keep up with current payments. Over 4,300 households were automatically enrolled in a program that erases old debt over two years.
A Pittsburgh teacher just crushed the Guinness World Record for pushups in one hour, proving that everyday heroes walk among us. Her achievement shows what dedication and discipline can accomplish.
Hockey legend Mario Lemieux just donated $5 million to launch a groundbreaking cancer research center focused on the gut microbiome. Scientists believe this could transform how we treat cancer and make powerful therapies work better for more patients.
Over 4,000 robotics researchers and industry leaders descended on Pittsburgh this week for one of the world's premier robotics conferences, showcasing how the city has transformed into a global innovation hub. Carnegie Mellon University, home to America's first robotics department, led the charge with 180 research papers and tours of cutting-edge facilities.
A vacant 178-acre former steel mill site in Pittsburgh has transformed into a thriving tech neighborhood with robotics labs, biotech facilities, and housing. The Hazelwood Green development shows how industrial cities can reinvent themselves for the future.
Carnegie Mellon University's new robotics hub just became one of America's most sustainable research buildings. The facility generates more electricity than it uses on sunny days.
A Pittsburgh school that saw 130 fights in one year dropped that number to just 10 by borrowing a community-building idea from Hogwarts. The house system, combined with restorative practices, turned around a school once known for violence.
A Pittsburgh high school student turned his passion for service into action by founding a nonprofit that gives back to active-duty military members. Collin Arthrell's organization is making a real difference for those who serve.
Jim Choyke fled Nazi Germany at age 9, and now at 100, he's still conducting research that powers today's artificial intelligence revolution. The University of Pittsburgh professor emeritus spent 50 years studying silicon carbide, a material now essential for AI and electric vehicles.
Brett Wilson beat cancer twice before age two and again later in life. Now at 53, she's helping families fight the hidden costs of cancer through her Pittsburgh nonprofit.
A Pittsburgh firefighter on a hardware store run spotted a distressed duck and discovered five ducklings trapped deep in a storm drain. The rescue required creative thinking and firefighting equipment to save a duckling stuck 30 feet down a pipe.
Pittsburgh has transformed from America's steel center into a thriving robotics hub with over 100 AI companies working alongside city government to solve real problems. Through a partnership program running 11 years, local startups test practical robots that clean hazardous sites, inspect bridges, and search river bottoms.