When it comes to criminal justice reform, Pittsburgh is at a crossroads. On one hand, crime rates are falling and local leaders have made strides toward a fairer and more equitable criminal justice system. And yet, incarceration numbers are still high, especially for black men. In March, protesters flooded the streets after a white police […]

Hosted by the Corporate Equity & Inclusion Roundtable Join business, government, university, and non-profit leaders from the Southwestern Pennsylvania region to learn about initiatives targeted toward increasing diversity in employment and supplier opportunities for African Americans and people of color. Hear from energetic, inspiring leaders who have experience and ideas to share about how to […]

Hosted by the Corporate Equity & Inclusion Roundtable Join business, government, university, and non-profit leaders from the Southwestern Pennsylvania region to learn about initiatives targeted toward increasing diversity in employment and supplier opportunities for African Americans and people of color. Hear from energetic, inspiring leaders who have experience and ideas to share about how to […]

Improving water quality, managing storm-water, and adapting to a changing climate are some of the most difficult challenges faced by municipal leaders in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Effectively-led watershed groups are an excellent community resource for municipalities seeking to mitigate those issues and comply with their MS4 requirements. Watershed groups come in many different sizes and structures, […]

Improving water quality, managing storm-water, and adapting to a changing climate are some of the most difficult challenges faced by municipal leaders in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Effectively-led watershed groups are an excellent community resource for municipalities seeking to mitigate those issues and comply with their MS4 requirements. Watershed groups come in many different sizes and structures, […]

As the Pittsburgh restaurant landscape becomes more robust and competitive, restaurant owners are carving out niches to ensure they can attract loyal customers as well as keep staff. No longer does that simply mean delivering value and good food at fair prices. To maintain an edge in the restaurant world also requires sustainable practices. What […]

As the Pittsburgh restaurant landscape becomes more robust and competitive, restaurant owners are carving out niches to ensure they can attract loyal customers as well as keep staff. No longer does that simply mean delivering value and good food at fair prices. To maintain an edge in the restaurant world also requires sustainable practices. What […]

Daylight Hour is an annual social media campaign organized by the Building Energy Exchange to raise awareness about using natural daylight in lieu of electric lighting in offices. Launched in 2014, this simple and engaging campaign asks offices to turn off non-critical lights in day-lit spaces from noon until 1 pm on the Friday nearest […]

Daylight Hour is an annual social media campaign organized by the Building Energy Exchange to raise awareness about using natural daylight in lieu of electric lighting in offices. Launched in 2014, this simple and engaging campaign asks offices to turn off non-critical lights in day-lit spaces from noon until 1 pm on the Friday nearest […]

Join the Solar United Network of Western Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy at the 5th Annual Allegheny SolarFest, a 100% solar-powered event to celebrate the power of the sun and find out how to go solar! This year's SolarFest will be on Sunday, June 23rd at the Frick Environmental Center located at 2005 Beechwood Blvd, […]

Join the Solar United Network of Western Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy at the 5th Annual Allegheny SolarFest, a 100% solar-powered event to celebrate the power of the sun and find out how to go solar! This year's SolarFest will be on Sunday, June 23rd at the Frick Environmental Center located at 2005 Beechwood Blvd, […]