Melissa Rayworth

So to celebrate Assemble's 15th birthday — and to honor some of the special people who helped, well… to assemble Assemble — the nonprofit is hosting a joyful night of hands-on learning with an equally joyful name: Unicorn Palooza.

This summer went so fast that many families may not have had a chance to catch this summer’s hit movies. And with some fun family movies ahead this fall an

At the Slow Tech Festival, 50+ organizations and vendors will offer strategies and products to help families "slow tech your life."

September 21, 2026 Melissa Rayworth This week's Maker Monday project gives new life to the peel of an orange while also helping feed our feathred friends.

But while this project is rooted firmly in southwestern Pennsylvania, “when you put on the VR headset, the images that the students and the families were experiencing are actually images from Mars taken by the Curiosity rover,” says STEMNetX founder Dr. Rama Bala.

September 30, 2026 Melissa Rayworth Hundreds of Pittsburgh-area educators have been fueled by an extra dose of inspiration and energy, thanks to the Remake Learning Assembly.

"What if this time, rather than putting all of the onus on district staff to make decisions or set the vision, we do that in cooperation with them?"

Our region's award-winning Children's Museum has a new hands-on exhibit designed to help children explore what it means to be kind, curious, persistent, creative, collaborative and brave.

October 11, 2026 Melissa Rayworth Families in Allegheny, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, Fayette, Greene, and Lawrence counties have a new resource to make the holiday season easier.

October 19, 2026 Melissa Rayworth Many people are struggling to find jobs that effectively pay their bills these days.