Here or There Designs

by Mark Masterson | Apr 28, 2023

Business Spotlight: Here or There Designs A woman-owned business in Penn Hills that specializes in event designing and decorating, Here or There (H.O.T.) Designs creates stunning and personalized designs for a wide range of events – from weddings and corporate events...

Growing From The Heart

by Mark Masterson | Apr 17, 2023

Business Spotlight: Growing From The Heart After graduating college, Dr. Samantha Marino found herself working for various nonprofit community development groups, including the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation. One day, she went on a date with a man, and an innocuous...

Wigenton Candle Co.

by Mark Masterson | Nov 3, 2022

Business Spotlight: Wigenton Candle Co. As she stayed cooped up in her home during the COVID-19 pandemic, Stephanie Wigenton found solace in scented candles. “I’m a candle lover,” Wigenton said. “Burning them all day long was something that kept me comforted while my...

Five Points Project

by admin | Aug 5, 2022

Business Revitalization: Five Points Project The Five Points area is located within Observatory Hill, at the corners of Perrysville Avenue, Baytree Street, East Street and Mairdale Avenue. This business district had the potential to be reimagined into a newer,...

Ida’s Sandwich Shop

by admin | Aug 5, 2022

Business Revitalization: Ida’s Sandwich Shop “We want community members to come in here and enjoy their neighbors. It’s really a space for them to connect and have that hometown feel.” – Erica Sumpter, co-owner, Ida’s Sandwich Shop. In late June 2022, we were part of...