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Organizations working to improve workforce opportunities for young adults in southwestern Pennsylvania receive funding
The Heinz Endowments, March 12, 2026The Heinz Endowments invests $11.3 million to expand quality, life-sustaining employment opportunities for region’s 16-24-year-olds.
Read MorePittsburgh Local Organizing Committee unveils comprehensive environmental and sustainability legacy plan for 2026 NFL Draft
VisitPITTSBURGH, March 9, 2026As Pittsburgh prepares to welcome an estimated 500,000 to 700,000 visitors for the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Local Organizing Committee today announced a comprehensive environmental and sustainability legacy plan designed to ensure the event
... Read MorePittsburgh local news awareness campaign launches
Press Forward Southwestern PA, March 2, 2026A regional public awareness campaign begins, highlighting the strength and collaboration of more than 40 news organizations across southwestern Pennsylvania.
Read MoreStatement from Press Forward regarding the closure of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Press Forward Southwestern PA, January 9, 2026The news that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will cease operations after more than a century is disheartening. It underscores the fact that supporting local news matters.
Read MoreHeinz Endowments appoints Amy Gianficaro head of strategic marketing and communications
The Heinz Endowments, December 12, 2025New position marks new role for communications at the foundation.
Read MoreHeinz Endowments provides more than $1 million for food assistance during government shutdown
The Heinz Endowments, November 12, 2025Funds awarded to three partner organizations that support vulnerable populations in the region.
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