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2020 Friendsgiving Ideas
Winter is coming early to Pittsburgh with our first snowfall on November 2. All this wintry weathers gave us some inspiration to scour for some ideas on how to celebrate a low key and less stressful Friendsgiving. According to some sources, Friendsgiving came about in 2007 and is a time that you gather with your besties right…
6 Tips for Looking and Feeling Your Best During the COVID-19 Recovery
After spending most of your time at home this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might feel like you need to change up your routine as restrictions lift. If you’re stuck in a career rut, seeking local networking opportunities through Pittsburgh Young Professionals can boost your prospects. In addition to working on your professional goals, focusing…
Ways to Celebrate Oktoberfest in 2020
It’s that time of year again! You can smell the pumpkin spice in the air and feel the warmth of the sweater on your shoulders. And you know what that means – Oktoberfest season is upon us. As the world’s largest “Volksfest”, Oktoberfest had some fairly fancy beginnings in Munich, Germany in 1810. Originally intended…
5 Side Hustles You Can Start in September
Everyone is feeling the weight of quarantine recently. In Pittsburgh, we all wanted to head out on the Regatta, chill with friends at VineRewind, rock out at Deutschtown Music Festival, and squeeze in some networking events with Pittsburgh Young Professionals. Unfortunately, those and other events we were looking forward to turned virtual, were cut short,…
Pro-Pet Parenting Tips from Pittsburgh Young Professionals
Work from home has become the new way of life for many young professionals, bringing a number of challenges. But, one obstacle many did not see coming was a new set of furry co-workers. That’s why we have asked our proud, young professional pet parents for their advice about working with their new fluffy office…
Black Owned Business In Pittsburgh You Should Check Out
At PYP, we are committed to making changes and to helping the community. Over the past few months, we have often taken the time out to present to our members (past, present, and future) local businesses. In order to celebrate the month of August (National Black Business Month) ,we want to feature black owned businesses…
PYP Gold Partner: Meet Jen Barker Worley!
PYP would love to introduce you to one of our Gold Partners, Jen Barker Worley Photography. Proud to be a “second generation photographer”, her father bought the custom picture frame shop in 1976 in the downtown Pittsburgh Kaufmann’s Department store. He later expanded the business to include an art gallery. All the while, Jen was…
COVID-19 Green Phase: Event Guidelines
PYP is taking every precaution to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. We are asking that all members follow these simple guidelines below before you come to a PYP in-person event. We are following the recommended guidelines of the CDC. If you are sick or have any of the symptoms below, stay home. If you do…
COVID-19 – Vacation Plans and Activities
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…
The Quarantine Financial Picture
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…