Showing what food security can look like. Providing a safe outdoor space for children to learn about food. Offering meaningful work for neighbors. Building healthy soils. Giving cooking and nutrition demonstrations. Growing a local business, often woman-owned or African American-owned (or both!). Demonstrating the power of growing vegetables and fruits without the use of harmful chemical sprays or fertilizers. Trapping carbon. Saving the Bay. These are just some of the social, environmental, and community benefits of Baltimore's urban farms.

University of Pittsburgh Center on Race and Social Problems presents: Race for Breakfast - Fall 2018 Lecture and Discussion Featuring Assistant Professor Leah Jacobs Dr. Jacobs will discuss her research in a talk titled: "What Shapes Criminal Recidivism? An examination of race, space and place." Race for Breakfast is a forum primarily intended for students […]

University of Pittsburgh Center on Race and Social Problems presents: Race for Breakfast - Fall 2018 Lecture and Discussion Featuring Assistant Professor Leah Jacobs Dr. Jacobs will discuss her research in a talk titled: "What Shapes Criminal Recidivism? An examination of race, space and place." Race for Breakfast is a forum primarily intended for students […]

"Pittsburgh has a star turn in the new documentary film, “Paris to Pittsburgh,” about how communities and individuals are taking the lead in initiating action to combat climate change." Via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: 'Paris to Pittsburgh' documentary puts Steel City in leading role in climate change efforts Paristopittsburgh.com  

"Pittsburgh has a star turn in the new documentary film, “Paris to Pittsburgh,” about how communities and individuals are taking the lead in initiating action to combat climate change." Via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: 'Paris to Pittsburgh' documentary puts Steel City in leading role in climate change efforts Paristopittsburgh.com  

Dr. Joylette Portlock is the first new executive director of Sustainable Pittsburgh in two decades. With this change, PublicSource sought to learn how she will steer the organization. Mark your calendars for 12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, and use your lunch to learn about Pittsburgh’s most pressing sustainability issues.  Meet the leader of the organization […]

Dr. Joylette Portlock is the first new executive director of Sustainable Pittsburgh in two decades. With this change, PublicSource sought to learn how she will steer the organization. Mark your calendars for 12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, and use your lunch to learn about Pittsburgh’s most pressing sustainability issues.  Meet the leader of the organization […]

University of Pittsburgh Center for Social & Urban Research presents its Brown Bag Lecture Series. Featuring: David Totten, AICP, Transportation Planner, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Dominic D'Andrea, P.E., PTOE, Manager, Operations & Safety Programs, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission RSVP: 412-624-1019 or SWPA@pitt.edu

University of Pittsburgh Center for Social & Urban Research presents its Brown Bag Lecture Series. Featuring: David Totten, AICP, Transportation Planner, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Dominic D'Andrea, P.E., PTOE, Manager, Operations & Safety Programs, Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission RSVP: 412-624-1019 or SWPA@pitt.edu

What is business sustainability? More importantly, what does it mean to your business? Autumn Secrest, Sustainable Business Program Manager of Sustainable Pittsburgh, will share with business owners and decision-makers a broad overview of business sustainability, as well as what it entails for various business types. Participants will also be provided with ready-made resources to help […]