On Tuesday, December 2, Luminari will join millions around the world in celebrating Giving Tuesday, a global movement that reminds us that generosity is not just about making a donation, but about making a difference. Whether it’s a kind word, …
On Tuesday, December 2, Luminari will join millions around the world in celebrating Giving Tuesday, a global movement that reminds us that generosity is not just about making a donation, but about making a difference. Whether it’s a kind word, …
Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Luminari Award Our annual search for Pittsburgh’s next young luminary is officially underway, and applications are now open for the 2026 Luminari Award, a prestigious merit-based scholarship for students in grades 7–11. One exceptional …
Cruising Along: Even When It’s Not What You Planned by Dana Wineland O’Rourke, contributing writer Every day is a gift, and milestones should be celebrated. My husband, Tim, and I married September 30, 1978. We chose that as our wedding …
A Thanksgiving surprise, served with pasta and perspective by Margot Callahan, contributing writer What is it about being American that makes us think that we’re the center of the world? It’s an interesting psychological quirk, that fortunately, isn’t only American. …
by Beth Dolinar, contributing writer “For the shipwreck, start in a minor key.” That was the advice from a seasoned songwriter who was among a group of guitar players and singers in what’s known as Guitar Circle. It’s a long-running …
