Posts by Pittsburgh Young Professionals

Due to COVID, vacations have been canceled and typical weekend plans have changed. That doesn’t mean we’ve stopped living life. I surveyed a handful of Pittsburghers about how their plans have changed and what COVID road trips or hangouts they’ve done or have planned. New weekend plans and day-to-day activities include: Molly S. – “Social distance…

During this unprecedented time, it’s not easy for many Americans to be thinking financially. A vast majority of us are out of work, some without knowing if there will be a work to return to. However, now, more than ever, is the time to look at your personal financial picture. With the economy slower than…

It will always be known as “Steel City” to many Americans, but Pittsburgh has come a long way during the past half-century. Although the heavy industry that built the city’s reputation has largely waned, a variety of new employers have stepped into the void. Today, Pittsburgh is a hub of health care, defense, technology and…

In its simplest form, cybercrime is defined by Merriam-Webster’s dictionary as “criminal activity committed using a computer especially to illegally access, transmit, or manipulate data”. Cybercrime can be perpetuated using a myriad of devices, but all a fraudster needs is a connection to the internet. Cybercrime has become so prominent in recent years that multiple…

I had no plans to ever run for public office.  I’ve always liked politics, but have optimistically believed that doing research and casting a vote for the “right” candidate was where my responsibility ended.  After returning home to Pittsburgh, I became increasingly dissatisfied with the poor decision-making that I was witnessing at the federal level,…

Small businesses are the backbone of local communities— providing employment opportunities, attracting talent and growing local diversity, and inspiring innovation with new products and new solutions for existing ideas. But, whether it’s your favorite local book store, a mom-and-pop pizza shop, or at-home entrepreneur, we all know a small business that is struggling in the…

We are all struggling to rearrange and reallocate time, energy, and money during the current crisis.  Many of us have been working from home or (unfortunately) furloughed during this time and it is important to discover new and revisit existing healthy habits. Depending on your workload, you may have more or less downtime.  What do…

Right now, you are probably trying to decide if you’re home 99% of the time for the near future, what are you supposed to do for food. The stay at home restriction Pennsylvania allows you to leave the house for groceries and takeout. You are also able to order delivery for both groceries and many…

We understand that this is a challenging time. However, there are plenty of online resources to keep you busy. From virtual tours to online fitness regimes, here are just a few ways to pass the time. Virtual Tours Do you want something stimulating and educational? Feeling a little overwhelmed with being inside? Try these free…

We continue to closely monitor and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Our commitment is to act in the best interest of Pittsburgh Young Professionals’ members, sponsors, and guests. In light of that commitment and recent developments, we believe additional precautionary measures are warranted to help mitigate risks at our events.  First, we are asking all members…