Kim Lyons is an experienced business and tech journalist based in Pittsburgh. Her bylines have appeared in numerous regional and statewide publications, including the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh City Paper and others. A native of Boston, Kim was a 2015 Kiplinger Fellow in Public Affairs Journalism at Ohio State University, and is a founding member of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Online News Association. Find her on Twitter @socialkimly.
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businessAug. 14, 2017 12:39 pm
The long and winding road to Pittsburgh
Connecting Johnstown to Pittsburgh will take some creative transportation solutions. But who's leading the drive?
civicAug. 4, 2017 12:06 pm
An innovation district seeks to bridge an economic divide
Pittsburgh's new “EcoInnovation District” hopes the success of its tech cluster will bleed into two of the city's lowest-income neighborhoods.
businessJul. 17, 2017 11:51 am
A building-trades program is reconstructing lives in Pittsburgh
The Trade Institute of Pittsburgh invests in the formerly incarcerated — building skills and self-respect through counseling and coursework.
businessJul. 10, 2017 10:09 am
It’s a wonderful life in Indiana County
How officials in the birthplace of Jimmy Stewart are working together to ensure the health of the local economy.
businessJun. 30, 2017 10:55 am
Retraining the workforce doesn’t require starting from scratch
The Appalachia Partnership Initiative wants to support STEM workers across the Rust Belt. “We have to help coal miners figure out what their transferable skills are. They may actually be suited for high-demand jobs and not know it.”
businessJun. 15, 2017 12:58 pm
Johnstown is hitching its wagon to Pittsburgh tech
Johnstown used to thrive on big defense contracts. Now the seat of Cambria County is hoping to replicate some of Pittsburgh's tech success.
businessJun. 2, 2017 9:59 am
For growing cities, a cautionary tale from Pittsburgh
Pennley Park South has become an example of what not to do in urban planning. How can cities ensure affordable housing while still encouraging new development?
businessMay 22, 2017 12:59 pm
Here’s what employers in Allegheny County can do now to prevent a future workforce crisis
Jobs are on the rise, but unemployment rates are steady. The disconnect could have something to do with outdated hiring practices.