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Ross, Vandermade, Limbach, Brinkman, Colville, Fisher, Watson, Lexie, Russell, Gorman, Capobianco
Eunice Mercedes Latshaw Ross, 94: Blazing a trail for women in the field of law wasn’t easy for Ross. She became an Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas judge in 1972, when few women held such positions. She was an expert in probate law whose opinions were considered masterful. But when she reported that soon-to-be …
Pittsburgh Mercy’s 15th Annual Reindeer Ball Raises Nearly $100,000
On Sunday, Dec. 9, at The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel, more than 200 children along with their families and friends welcomed Santa’s Christmas Circus to town at Pittsburgh Mercy’s 15th Annual Reindeer Ball. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”286″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Dressed in their holiday finest, children and their families mingled with some of their favorite characters …
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Yeh, Taylor, Giovannitti, Chodos, Farmer, McQuaid, Zhao
Justin Yeh, M.D. is chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Medicine and co-director of the Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He oversees the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit and holds an appointment as associate professor of pediatrics and critical care medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Yeh, a native of …
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First-Ever “Promenade in the Pavilion” Benefits Cultural Trust
On Saturday, November 10, members, supporters, and friends of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust came together for the first-ever “Promenade in the Pavilion,” enjoying an elegant, European-style picnic (albeit indoors!) inside one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic buildings. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”281″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Held at The Pennsylvanian, this fundraising event featured an elaborate strolling dinner, cozy hideaways …
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Wings & Wildlife Art Show Supports the National Aviary
The National Aviary’s 4th annual Wings & Wildlife Art Show began with an upscale Soiree and Benefit Auction on November 2, 2018. More than 40 talented artists and makers filled the Aviary with a wide variety of art, all inspired by wildlife and conservation. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”280″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] The show featured participants of the …
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La Fête du Papier at The Frick Pittsburgh
Countess Isabelle de Borchgrave and her husband, Werner, count de Borchgrave d’Altena, traveled from their home in Brussels, Belgium to Pittsburgh, where they were guests of honor at La Fête du Papier, an exclusive black-tie dinner event held on the evening of Thursday, November 1 at The Frick Art Museum in connection with the current …
Pittsburgh Playhouse Opens Its Doors with a Gala
Point Park University’s new Pittsburgh Playhouse opened its doors in a big way on Saturday, October 13 with a black-tie gala event for over 400 guests, including Oscar and Tony-Award winning alumni, Point Park University administration, trustees, civic and community leaders, faculty, students and Pittsburgh Playhouse patrons. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”276″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] The evening kicked …
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What’s the Big Idea?
Pittsburgh Quarterly invited the heads of the region’s top independent schools to address, in 200 words or less, this question: What is your school’s biggest challenge and how are you addressing it? Scott D. Fech, Head of School, Winchester Thurston School From our very beginnings, our founder, Miss Mitchell, issued the imperative to the Winchester …
Cudd, Farmer, Schuler, Buford, Kraybill, Martin, Gunther
Ann E. Cudd is provost and senior vice chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh, supervising the academic and research operations of more than 700 full-time faculty and 7,000 students. A native of Gambier, Ohio, she comes to Pitt from Boston University where she served as an administrator and professor of philosophy for the past three …
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Pittsburgh Native, CNBC’s Epperson Raises Money, Awareness
CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent Sharon Epperson reminded attendees of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation’s 12th Annual Research Grant Symposium to always remain “present, mindful, and grateful” in their daily lives. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”274″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Epperson, a brain aneurysm survivor, captivated a full house with her inspirational story of recovery, perseverance, and advocacy. She drew …
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Gala Raises Millions for Cancer Research
The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Gala 2018, “Hope Flourishes,” celebrated the advancements being made in cancer care and recognized those who support these efforts. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”273″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Nearly 900 of the region’s leaders and longtime UPMC Hillman supporters who attended are responsible for raising millions of dollars to support the scientists and clinicians …
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Allegheny Health Network’s “A Night Under the Stars” Held On-Field at PNC Park
The Allegheny Health Network “A Night Under the Stars” Gala was held on Friday, September 28 at PNC Park, marking the ballpark’s third ever on-field private event. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”272″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] The Network’s second annual gala included a cocktail reception, dinner, a light/pyrotechnic show and entertainment by The Elite Show Band. Emcee Bob Pompeani …
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Animal Friends’ Black Tie & Tails Celebrates 75 Years
Animal Friends celebrated the biggest 75th birthday bash ever on Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22 at Black Tie & Tails. For two days, Animal Friends’ campus on Camp Horne Road was transformed into a party scene filled with confetti, streamers, birthday cakes and (of course!) the true party animals: adoptable dogs, cats and …
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Diamond Horseshoe Ball Kicks Off Pittsburgh Opera’s 80th Anniversary Season
“Diamond Heist,” the 64th annual Diamond Horseshoe Ball, officially kicked off Pittsburgh Opera’s 80th Anniversary season Saturday night at the Omni William Penn Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”270″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Co-chaired by Alexandra Good, Esq., Daniel Gorchynsky, and Celia A. Soehner, Esq., the event and its more than 300 guests helped raise over …
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PSO’s “Voyage at Sea” Takes Guests on a Musical Journey
On Saturday, September 15, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra hosted its annual gala at Heinz Hall. This year’s theme, Voyage at Sea: A Passage to the Mediterranean, took attendees on a musical journey around the world. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”266″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] The evening began with a cocktail hour in the Heinz Hall Garden, followed by the …
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35th Annual Family House Polo Match Raises $250,000
The 35th Annual Family House Polo Match was held at Hartwood Acres on Saturday, September 15. The match drew 2,000 guests. $250,000 was raised to support the Family House mission of providing affordable, home-like accommodations to patients and families who travel to Pittsburgh for medical care. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”267″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Event highlights included a …
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On a Pedestal: Magee-Womens Research Institute
Many Pittsburghers have a somewhat vague idea that the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC successfully attract federal dollars to support their varied research activities. But the extent of that success in recent years is almost shocking when you look at the numbers and the rankings. Last year, Pitt ranked 10th on the list of the …
Twilight Picnic For The Parks Raises $334,000
Twilight Picnic For The Parks, the signature event of the Allegheny County Parks Foundation, celebrated a final blast of summer under a nearly full moon at Hartwood Acres Park Saturday evening. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”264″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] Blue skies greeted more than 400 guests on the lawn of the Hartwood Acres Mansion, who enjoyed a delicious …
Riverlife’s Party at the Pier Raises Over $250,000
The forecast for Friday, August 17 called for nonstop rain, thunder and even hail. That didn’t deter a sold-out crowd of 900 guests from dressing up in their finest Mediterranean-inspired looks and traveling to the North Shore’s Rivers Casino for Riverlife’s annual fundraiser Party at the Pier. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”262″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] The popular event, …
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Montgomery, Macino, Vento, Capretto, Marcu, Widdoes, Luderowski
Ruth Mitchell Montgomery, 101: Five years after she and her husband moved to Pittsburgh for a job with the University of Pittsburgh in 1956, Montgomery started the effort to create the Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society (now Chamber Music Pittsburgh), attracting the philanthropic support to make the dream a reality. For many years she ran the …
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22nd Annual Steelers Alumni Golf Classic Raises More than $150,000 for BVRS
Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services (BVRS) of Pittsburgh held its 22nd annual Steelers Alumni Golf Classic at Diamond Run Golf Club on Monday, July 23. One of the many highlights of the event is that each foursome was captained by a former Pittsburgh Steeler, Pirate, Penguin or other Pittsburgh celebrity. [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”259″ display=”basic_thumbnail” thumbnail_crop=”0″] …
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Focus on Leadership
Five regional leaders address key elements and lessons of what it means to lead. What do you believe to be the most important ingredients of successful leadership? Susie Shipley, President, Pennsylvania and Ohio Valley Region, Huntington Bank Successful leaders know that culture comes before strategy, character before style and vision before direction. Successful leaders know …