We know your concerns. Is this some big outside corporation trying to make a buck on Pittsburgh’s good name?

No! (We’re still laughing…) The mastermind behind Popular Pittsburgh is a native son who started out making potholders for friends and neighbors as a kid. He’s no technological marvel, just a small businessman who’s proud of the place he calls home.

Tom Pollard is a hardworking Pittsburgher who has spent a lifetime promoting the Steel City through the sale of Pittsburgh souvenirs and memorabilia, as well as through his commercial photography. (Yes, every Pittsburgh shot we have is a Tom Pollard original.)
Tom loves the city, has an entrepreneurial spirit, and wants to help spread the word about Pittsburgh to the world.