Member spotlight

Meet our Incline members: Melissa, Duke, and Joel Ruktanonchai

Enjoying family time at Picklesburgh. (📸: The Ruktanonchai family) Supporting members make The Incline possible, so we wanted to put them in the spotlight with this series. Today we’re introducing you to a family of Incline members: Melissa, Duke, and Joel Ruktanonchai, of Pine Township. Where in town might people run into you? North Park, Pine Community […]

/ June 4, 2020


Meet an Incline member: Laurie Thompson

She’s got heart. (📸: Courtesy of Laurie Thompson) Supporting members make The Incline possible, so we wanted to put them in the spotlight with this series. Meet member Laurie Thompson, a Murrysville resident, who combines her love of the black and gold with a spirit for being green. Where in town might people run into you? Despite […]

/ May 22, 2020


Meet an Incline member: Cristy Ariel

Welcome to Pittsburgh, Cristy! (📸: Courtesy of Cristy Ariel) Supporting members make The Incline possible, so we wanted to put them in the spotlight with this series. Meet member Cristy Ariel, a Homestead resident who’s new in town but has already found her favorite spot. Welcome to Pittsburgh, Cristy! Where in town might people run into you? […]

/ May 15, 2020


Meet an Incline member: Kelsy Black

Kelsy enjoying the sunshine. (📸: @thats_sew_kelsy) Supporting members make The Incline possible, so we wanted to put them in the spotlight with this series. Meet member Kelsy Black, a creative sewist (sew + artist), Point Breeze resident, and helpful neighbor who would make Mr. Rogers proud. Where in town might people run into you? Pittsburgh Center for […]

/ January 6, 2020


Meet an Incline member: Mary Weidner

Mary photographed downtown by Chancelor Humphrey 📷@keeppittsburghdope 👩@maryw1909 Chancelor Humphrey Supporting members make The Incline possible, so we wanted to put them in the spotlight with this series. Meet Mary Weidner, biker, die-hard Pittsburgher and resident of Westwood (a little-known and under-appreciated neighborhood that’s actually part of the city)! Where in town might people run into you? […]

/ December 17, 2019


Get into the holiday spirit with these wintry Pittsburgh haiku by Incline members

That was a fun night / You make our work possible / Many thanks, Incline members. (📸: The Incline) Hey there, dear reader We had a haiku party With members tonight We had so much fun We’re still counting syllables Thanks, Haiku Ninja 💛 Sharing a few now About winter and Pittsburgh Thanks for reading […]

/ December 9, 2019


Meet an Incline member: Candice Achenbach

An anonymous watercolor student at Friendship Perk and Brew used Candice as a model. Courtesy of Candice Achenbach Supporting members make The Incline possible, so we wanted to put them in the spotlight with this series. Meet Candice Achenbach, a transplant Mt. Oliver resident with a passion for housing restoration, tea, and affordable housing for all. Where […]

/ November 26, 2019


Meet an Incline member: Dané Marshall

Dané Marshall and “lil D.” Supporting members make The Incline possible, so we wanted to put them in the spotlight with this series. Meet Dané Marshall, a proud Crafton resident and Tai Chi guru who reads The Incline newsletter EVERY DAY! She lives like she lives here for sure. Thanks Dané. 😀 Where in town […]

/ November 13, 2019


Meet an Incline member: Jessica Vickers

Jessica and her mom selfieing with Laffin’ Sal on their yearly Kennywood trip. Courtesy of Jessica Vickers Supporting members make The Incline possible, so we wanted to put them in the spotlight with this series. Meet Jessica Vickers, a proud Westwood resident and music lover who joined The Incline to learn about  “fun Pittsburgh-related things […]

/ July 17, 2019


Meet an Incline member: Antoinette “Nettie” Palmieri

The Netties at Trundle Manor. (Antoinette is at right.) Courtesy of Antoinette “Nettie” Palmieri We’re kicking off a series on the people who make what we do possible — our supporting members. First up: Antoinette “Nettie” Palmieri, a proud South Side Slopes resident who joined The Incline to learn more about what’s going on in […]

/ June 26, 2019