Author: Lori Jakiela
Let Yourself Go: Brains for Robots
Lori Jakiela reflects on “The Jetsons,” John Irving, spilled milk and the human act of writing.
Let Yourself Go: Spring Cleaning
Lori Jakiela explains when your memories take up too much space in the house, it’s freeing to let them go.
Let Yourself Go: Lessons I Learned As a Middle Aged Parent
Columnist Lori Jakiela reflects on being a parent in her 40s and 50s, roller skating, the power of the Village People and other insensible joys.
Stories of our Neighbors: Hamming It Up for the Holidays
Pitcairn caterer Jeremy Knauss gets fired up about family, good food and the neighborly art of stoop soup.
Stories of Our Neighbors: She’s Saving The World, One Cookie At A Time
Laura Magone on Monongahela’s Guinness record-breaking cookie table, the huge hearts of bakers and how the tiniest sweetness matters so much.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Judi and Kari Danser Find Hope on the Other Side
The mother/daughter members of the Northern Appalachian Paranormal Society are devoted to researching the spirit world and debunking "Ghostbusters".
Stories of Our Neighbors: When Things Don’t Work, I Want To Fix Them
Artist, writer and activist Meghan Tutolo on letter-writing, loving your people and the fine art of building bridges (not walls).
Stories Of Our Neighbors: A Light In The Darkness
Podcaster Eric McKenna on Paul Stanley, KISS, humility and the power of real talk in hard times.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Grilling Jeff Webster
At the Park Place Pub in Highland Park, site of Jeff Webster’s weekly grilling sessions, everyone feels at home.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Justin Merriman Pans for Gold
The photojournalist sifts the human stories behind the headlines.
Stories of Our Neighbors: The Teacher Is In
Stephanie Jankowski schools readers on why educators matter so much.
Stories of our Neighbors: What Rhymes With Hope?
Slam poet Adríana E. Ramirez on the importance of poetry in troubled times.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Thank You For Being a Friend
Podcaster Janeen Ellsworth helps women build meaningful connections.
Stories of Our Neighbors: When You Grow Up in a Place, You Don’t Always See It Clear
MC/DJ Blakk Steel on Pittsburgh hip-hop past and present, and the time George Benson came back home.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Most Days Feel Like a Crisis
Media expert Jessica Ghilani talks about raising kids, cultivating empathy and staying human in a brave new meta-world.
Stories Of Our Neighbors: Missionary Of The Word
Bart Solarczyk’s poetry overflows with humor, heart and Pittsburgh grit.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Who Knows Where I’m Going Next?
Dr. Ritu Thamman talks about empathy, forgiveness and the healing power of stories.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Why You Can’t Swing by Yourself
Jazz pianist Frank Cunimondo speaks to joys including live gigs, in-person teaching, Johnny Carson and Jeff Goldblum’s beautiful soul.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Yell or Life’s Too Small
Filmmaker Melissa Martin reflects on lessons learned before, during and after 2020.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Be Who You Are and Be Heard
Greg Victor talks about the service and spirit of the International Free Expression Project.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Lean on Me
Jen Costello and the healing powers of art, hope and love.
Stories of Our Neighbors: A Good Ride
Filmmaker Frank Caloiero talks about life behind the camera, Rick Sebak, the quest for perfect pie, Tamburitzan families, pandemic Tae Bo — and the escalator incident that became an urban legend.
Stories of Our Neighbors: ‘I Need So Much Less Than I Did Before’
Singer/songwriter Emily Rodgers is emerging from the pandemic with a new album and a new sense of herself.
Stories of our Neighbors: Home is Where the Hare Is
Rebecca Jung talks rabbit wrangling, being a third-culture kid, and finding her forever home in Pittsburgh.
Stories of Our Neighbors: Stay Hungry and Punch the Bad Guys
The Mane Event stays motivated through the pandemic with the promise of a dream.
Stories of our Neighbors: Our Lady of the Ring
Writer Lori Jakiela climbs into the ring with wrestling champion Katie Arquette, who brings an aura of Hollywood magic to the International Wrestling Cartel.
Stories of Our Neighbors: ‘I Miss the Wildness’
Our new feature by Lori Jakiela offers glimpses into the lives of our fellow Pittsburghers. Up first, Brillobox owner Lou Ickes on the pandemic, metaphysics, corporate cruelty and the future of his Brillobox shark.
