Reported features. Listicles. Personal Essays and more.
Here’s a collection of my written work, published elsewhere and right here on the blog.
Be Our Neighbor - Visit Pittsburgh’s 2023 Official Tourism Guide
For Visit Pittsburgh’s 2023 Official Visitors Guide, I wrote a love letter to the city highlighting what makes Pittsburgh a top-visit destination: our neighborhoods.
Clara Kent is ready to bring “More Bounce” to WYEP
For the Pittsburgh Independent — Homewood-born R&B artist Clara Kent has notched a number of high-achieving accomplishments to her belt: opening for funk legend Thundercat at Stage AE, appearing in a photo in Vogue Italia, and being CEO of production company, Bounce House Productions. She was recently hired as WYEP’s newest on-air host, saying she plans to spotlight the talent of Pittsburgh and beyond.
At long last, Different Places in Space unleash an out-of-this-world debut
For the Pittsburgh Independent — Pittsburgh psychedelic rock band DPIS talk finding their sound ahead of Saturday’s long-anticipated album release show.
Taylor Fowler featured on Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast
Taylor was interviewed by Darin Vilano for the Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast. Listen to her story.
Painting My Way Through Life: Pittsburgh (And Beyond) Through The Eyes of Artist Ron Donoughe
For Very Local Pittsburgh — Ron Donoughe has spent over 30 years painting the Pennsylvania landscape, especially Pittsburgh. When you don’t find him capturing the spirit of his paintings on location, you’ll likely find him in his Lawrenceville studio – where he’s watched the neighborhood transform through his windows.
A Q&A with Pittsburgh artist Natiq Jalil
For Very Local Pittsburgh and in loving memory of Natiq Jalil — Driven by purpose, self-taught visual artist Natiq Jalil created impactful pieces. Natiq Jalil passed away on November 26, 2022. His legacy lives forever.
Looking for a job? Find your next one on a Pittsburgh job board
For Very Local Pittsburgh — If you’re ready for a job change, easily search local job listings and find your best fit with these Pittsburgh-based sites, socials and search engines.
Got stuff? The ultimate guide on where to donate clothing and more in Pittsburgh
Written for Very Local Pittsburgh, here is a list of organizations making a difference in Pittsburgh with the help of your unwanted clothing, home goods, instruments and more.
Concrete Rose Construction Builds and Beautifies Pittsburgh Communities
For Tina Daniels, founder and owner of Concrete Rose Construction, it’s all about bringing every detail of her client’s vision to life. Read the full feature story as part of my collaboration with Riverside Center for Innovation.
Shelly-T Contracting Remodels Homes With a Purpose to Serve
In collaboration with the Riverside Center for Innovation in Pittsburgh, I wrote stories of thriving entrepreneurs for Thriving Business Thursday. This is the story of woman-owned business Shelly-T Contracting.
Dedication Drives Davidson Painting to Deliver High-Quality Work in Pittsburgh
Diego Davidson started from the bottom and worked his way up. As a formerly incarcerated individual, Diego says others need to know they can accomplish what they set their minds to. Read the full feature story in collaboration with Riverside Center for Innovation’s Thriving Business Thursday.
Ruby's Painting and Contracting: Painting, Perseverance and Purpose
Morish Wilson first picked up a brush to paint buildings when he was 14 years old. Read his full story as part of my Thriving Business Thursday collaboration with Riverside Center for Innovation.