Caitlin’s Story
You give entrepreneurs like Caitlin access to resources that help build successful businesses. Having her own business was something Fore Folk Design Studio owner Caitlin Backeris always dreamed about. But, … Continued
Here to Help: Community Resource Guide in Response to Pittsburgh’s Northside Shooting
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is a reliable source for information, resources and welcoming spaces where community members can gather and support one another.
CLP Spotlights: Mark Scaramuzzi from Vision to Learn
Welcome to #CLPSpotlights, our monthly series highlighting individuals and organizations that make a difference in their community. This month, we interviewed Mark Scaramuzzi, the Pittsburgh Project Manager of Vision to Learn. … Continued
Here Comes the Sun
Check out these local resources to find green spaces and help smiles return to faces.
Tools & Tips for Searching the 1950 Census
The 1950 Census, available on April 1st, can be searched by Enumeration District (ED) while its indexing is being completed, which is what will make it easily searchable by name. … Continued
A Special Election Year in Allegheny County
A Special Election will be held on April 5, 2022 to fill two seats in the PA General Assembly for the 19th and 24th Legislative Districts. These seats were previously held by Ed Gainey and Jake Wheatley, and were left vacant when Ed Gainey became Mayor of Pittsburgh, and Jake Wheatley was selected as his Chief of Staff.
1950 Census Background – What to Expect
On April 1, the 1950 Census will be live, online, for the first time! While the 1950 Census statistics have been available online, this release will show genealogists and family … Continued
CLP Spotlights: Alyssa Kail from Grow Pittsburgh and Gabe Tilove from Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Welcome to #CLPSpotlights, our monthly series highlighting individuals and organizations that make a difference in their community. This month, we interviewed two valuable members of the Pittsburgh community. The first, Alyssa Kail, … Continued
Mary Jane’s Story
It all started with a family mystery. In 2011, Mary Jane Kuffner Hirt, Professor Emerita at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was asked by her mother to learn more about a … Continued
CLP Spotlights: Heather Hopson from Single Mom Defined
Welcome to #CLPSpotlights, our monthly series highlighting individuals and organizations that make a difference in their community. This month, we interviewed Heather Hopson from Single Mom Defined, an organization that celebrates single … Continued