Pittsburgh: Proud and Powerful

From manufacturing might to creative powerhouse

in collaboration with

Mattress Factory

91.3 FM WYEP

Pittsburgh Glass Center

Carnegie Museum of Art

August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Senator John Heinz History Center

The Clemente Museum

and 8 more collections

Pittsburgh embodies the American work ethic

Grit, know-how, and a can-do attitude

Pick your own Pittsburgh adventure

Are you a culture hound, or a history buff?

Inventions and Innovations

Made in Pittsburgh

From manufacturing might to creative powerhouse

Sports and Athletes

City of Champions

Creatives and Creators

Performing Arts

Music and Dance

Steel City Rises

Discover the industry that helped build a nation and define Pittsburgh

Pittsburghers built it from scratch

A legacy of manufacturing and hard work put Pittsburgh on the Rust Belt map

Combining grit and perseverance

With a knack for making things

The History

Dive into Pittsburgh's proud local history

The People

Spontaneous, intimate portraits of Pittsburghers

The Art

From Yayoi Kusama to James Turrell

The Hidden Gems

The food, shows, and views you can't miss

The Music

Radio Station WYEP puts the spotlight on Pittsburgh's up-and-coming musicians

What do ketchup and the moon landing have in common?

Both were forged by Pittsburgh's tradition of ingenuity and innovation

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Made in Pittsburgh, "Mister Roger's Neighborhood" was an American staple

Modern-Day Maker

Local whiskey distiller and entrepreneur Meredith Grelli on why Pittsburgh is still an innovation hub

Step into the communities themselves

Go back in time to meet miners, doctors, and schoolchildren

Teenie Harris's Pittsburgh

Unparalleled documentation of Black Pittsburgh

Discover the Jewish Hill District

The center of Jewish life in Pittsburgh into the 1930s

Iconic African American Pittsburghers

Meet those that shaped the city's African American heritage

If Pittsburghers love one thing, it's sports

From the Pirates to the Steelers to the Penguins: the teams are beloved

The first Latino Baseball Hall-of-Famer

Advocating for Black and Latino players, Clemente left an unforgettable legacy

Roberto Clemente's Impact on Pittsburgh

He always took time for those who needed it most

The Rookie Years

Clemente started playing ball in Puerto Rico for the Cangrejeros

The 3,000th Hit

The story of Clemente's last home run

Roberto Clemente: The Marine

From baseball icon to Marine Corps soldier

The Memoribalia is Quirky and Nostalgic

From '70s suits to vintage bobbleheads

From manufacturing to modern glasswork

Before it was the Steel City, it was the Glass City: and the tradition is returning

Glassblowing in Neon and Plasma

The Pittsburgh Glass Center is revitalizing this gorgeous and glossy medium

Turning a mattress factory into an art museum

Where artists like Green Lankton and Osgemos are given free reign to create

Five Installation Artists You Should Know

Explore new work by brilliant artists from around the globe

Eight Installation Artists You Should Know

Discover a harpsichord suspended from the ceiling

From New York's East Village to Pittsburgh's Mattress Factory

Unfiltered images of Greer Lankton's life and work

Greer Lankton's Strange and Wonderful Characters

One of them even ended up in Iggy Pop's private collection

Five Fascinating Artists Take Up Residency at the Mattress Factory

From Helium Membranes to "The Boroosh"

The city is full of up-and-coming artists

Contemporary creators in Pittsburgh are thriving

Start with a Gallery Crawl on Penn Avenue

The first Friday of the month is "Unblurred," a chance to connect with artists and the community

Dafna Rehavia Explores Transformation and Healing

"Binds & Bonds" tackles trauma and healing

Then Head to BOOM Concepts

From screenprinting fundraisers to DJ sets, BOOM is more than just a gallery space

Natalie Baxter Uses Humor to Tackle Tough Subjects

In her "Warm Gun" series, Baxter uses humor to critique America's relationship to guns

Coming together over sculpture

From Nigeria to Ireland to Pittsburgh, artists join forces to imagine a better world

Questioning Society's Obsessions

Diving into our preoccupation with policing, consumption, and indulgence

Examining Immigration

12 artists use glass to shine a light on the struggles of immigrants

In Pittsburgh, radio is alive and well

91.3 FM WYEP puts the spotlight on local favorites and national stars alike

First Get the Visual...

Pittsburgh artist Anna C. Reilly sketches live performances

...Then Watch the Performances

Watch local artists like Mars Jackson play live at WYEP Radio

The music scene is full of surprises

From festivals to competitions, Pittsburgh's musicians are constantly creating

Pittsburgh's Artist of the Week

Listen to singles from up-and-coming local artists

Summer Means Music Festivals

Check out some of the best performers in the city

Who was 2020's Best Singer-Songwriter?

WYEP searched for Pennsylvania's best singer-songwriter in this virutal competition

From abandoned neighborhood to thriving arts district

How the face of the Cultural District evolved through theater and dance

How Restoring Old Theaters Revitalizes a Community

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust curated 14 city blocks into a thriving theater district

The Heart of the Cultural District

From magic shows to art festivals, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is the cultural district's hub

Don't Miss "The Nutcracker"

Peek behind the scenes of one of the city's favorite holiday traditions

Get a dose of fine arts from the Frick

Explore the collection of painting and decorative arts

It's called the "City of Bridges" for a reason

Pittsburgh is full of unique architecture

150 Years of Pittsburgh Through Architecture

Forbes Field. The Igloo. The Hill. The Flood. Get to know the places every local should.

What is the "Cathedral of Learning?"

Each room was designed in styles of different eras

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