Some organizations begin with a business plan. Others begin with a personal story. The Light Project traces its origins to the experiences of founder Thomas Campbell, whose early years were marked by homelessness, foster care, and uncertainty. Rather than allowing those experiences to define his future, Campbell spent years developing a vision centered on helping […]
Star Bound’s School Pioneer Program invites charter schools to help shape a safer, learning-first digital world for children For school leaders, the debate over children and technology is no longer about whether students should use screens. The more urgent question is what children are experiencing when they are on them. Students increasingly move between classroom […]
Back-to-back recognition highlights what separates serious commercial insurance agencies from the rest — and why it matters for Pittsburgh-area business owners. Stephany Insurance LLC in Wexford, Pennsylvania has earned Erie Insurance’s Commercial Lines District Sales Award for the second consecutive year — a back-to-back achievement that distinguishes this fourth-generation family-owned agency as one of the […]
Did you know that despite a global increase in health consciousness, only about 12% of American adults are considered metabolically healthy? This startling statistic, published in the journal Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders, underscores a critical disconnect between our intentions and our physiological reality. Many individuals embark on wellness journeys with fragmented approaches, tackling weight loss, […]
Dinsmore & Shohl partner Eddie Edwards brings a rare blend of athlete representation, mergers and acquisitions expertise, and hands-on sports industry experience to one of the region’s leading law firms—and Pittsburgh’s business community is taking notice. When the Pittsburgh Business Times named Eddie Edwards to its 2026 “20 People to Know in Law” list, it […]
Software engineer turned author Rosa L. Antonini argues that as artificial intelligence reshapes work and daily life, the most valuable human skill isn’t talent, IQ, or technical fluency — it’s the capacity to adapt. Artificial intelligence can now write, calculate, assist with diagnosis, and design faster than almost any human alive. So what happens to […]
Is the pursuit of aesthetic and wellness enhancements a calculated investment in your well-being, or a gamble with unpredictable outcomes? In an industry experiencing exponential growth, the distinction between superficial trends and evidence-based practice has never been more critical. The global medical spa market is expected to triple in size in the next 5 years, […]
A practical cost guide for Pennsylvania small business owners — with real premium ranges by coverage type, industry, and business size Business insurance for a small business in Pittsburgh typically costs between $1,000 and $8,000 per year for a basic coverage package, depending on your industry, number of employees, annual revenue, and the specific coverages […]
This article examines why asphalt plant ownership is one of the clearest indicators of contractor quality, reliability, and capacity — and profiles one Quad Cities contractor that has made that investment. When municipalities, commercial developers, and property managers evaluate paving contractors for roadways, parking lots, and infrastructure projects, price often dominates the conversation. But experienced […]
There is a moment every author dreads. The manuscript is polished. The cover is perfect. The launch is celebrated. And then the world moves on — indifferent, distracted, unaware. The audience that should have gathered never showed. The authority the author spent years earning remains unclaimed. Melissa Heathers did not accept that as fate. She […]