7+ hour, 4+ min ago  (411+ words) Eighteen weeks of paid parental leave for City of Pittsburgh employees sounds wonderful in theory. In practice, for many employers, especially nonprofits and small businesses, it raises hard questions about sustainability, staffing and implementation that deserve honest discussion. At Hello…...

1+ mon, 21+ hour ago  (395+ words) Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Wednesday announced a new initiative that aims to create 5, 000 childcare and after-school seats across the county over the next five years. "This isn't just about creating more spots for childcare, it's about building a…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (527+ words) When Rachael Wonderlin and Darla Whitlock need a babysitter they know where to look " their smartphones. The moms are taking part in a soft launch for an app that connects parents to the Sewickley Valley Sitters, which offers a network…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (354+ words) At least one Thursday every month, any resident can be a grandparent at Ridgecrest of Mc Candless. And it's all thanks to the Adopt a Grandparent Storytime, where people living at the personal care and memory care facility meet up…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (563+ words) As Pennsylvania lawmakers work to finalize the state budget, our communities face countless priorities competing for limited resources " from infrastructure needs and public safety to workforce development and education. This year, with so much uncertainty surrounding potential cuts to federal…...