New in Pittsburgh's Little Italy:

I consider [PodCamp] Pittsburgh to be the best conference I have ever attended…I’ve paid thousands to go to events that weren’t half as good.

John Wall
Host of The M Show

Pittsburgh, PA, June 13th, 2006 — PodCamp, the new media “un-conference” that’s become a worldwide phenomenon, returns to Pittsburgh August 18^th and 19^th. PodCamp Pittsburgh 2, a FREE meet-up for podcasters and their fans, bloggers and their readers, and anyone else interested in creating or consuming online media, will be held at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh downtown, 420 Boulevard of the Allies. For more information and to register for FREE, go to www.PodCampPittsburgh.com.

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A few months ago, The Western Pennsylvania Hospital opened a new Arthritis Center, an increasingly important regional resource, helping an ever-growing segment of our area’s population stay active, mobile and pain-free. More »

New Manager—Jennifer Iarussi 12+ years in the financial industry. Office to open mid July. Look for an August Grand Opening date!

Coveted Designation Recognizes Superior Nursing Services and Care

The Western Pennsylvania Hospital has been awarded Magnet recognition status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Hospital officials announced. More »

TomoTherapy Radiation Delivery System Sets New Standard for Treatment of Malignant Disease

Physicians at West Penn Hospital were the first in the region to introduce TomoTherapy, the most advanced system for radiation delivery. West Penn Hospital is the only hospital in the tri-state area and one of just four hospitals in Pennsylvania to offer this unique technology which enables physicians to plan, verify and deliver radiation therapy more accurately than ever before. More »

The Mayor’s Office has announced that city residents can request a free smoke detector to be installed in their home, free of charge, by calling 311. 311 will send the information to the appropriate zone and have a firefighter come to the residence. Installation takes approximately 15 minutes. All city homeowners and renters are eligible for the program. The smoke detectors contain lithium batteries that will last at least 10 years. More »

The BBA was selected by the Sprout Fund to produce a mural on the Cedarville side of the Bloomfield Drug Store. A committee consisting of local businessmen and community members is in place to design the mural. Painting on the mural will begin in July, starting with a kick-off block party on July 5, 2007 from 5:00 to 7:00 on Cedarville and Liberty, the sight of the mural. Look for the completed mural to be unveiled during “Little Italy Days” Festival on September 28, 29 and 30. More »

June 28 will be the first evening of the 2007 Farmers Market. The market will be from 3:00 to 7:00 on Thursdays through Thanksgiving. The market will be located in the parking lot of the Immaculate Conception Church next to the Public Parking Authority. More »