A new book from Chris Briem, regional economist at the University of Pittsburgh, untangles Pittsburgh’s industrial history. “Beyond Steel: Pittsburgh and the Economics of Transformation” looks behind ...
From steel to science, Pittsburgh’s rise as a hub for tech, education, and innovation is revealed. Once the “Steel City,” Pittsburgh thrived on industry through the 20th century—until the mills closed ...
Few regions pose as much of an economic conundrum as Pittsburgh. Is the city and region – once the center of American steelmaking – a paragon of postindustrial transformation, or a left-behind region ...
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Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
Few regions pose as much of an economic conundrum as Pittsburgh. Is the city and region – once the center of American steelmaking – a paragon of postindustrial transformation, or a left-behind region ...