November 24, 2014
A quick scan of Pittsburgh’s newspaper archives reveals that Pittsburghers have always been fond of gambling—whether legal or not. Pittsburgh began as a working-class community, and […]
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November 24, 2014
When you hear “hockey” and “Pittsburgh” in the same sentence, you probably assume that the Penguins are being talked about. Contrary to popular belief, Pittsburgh did […]
November 24, 2014
When you think of a city, what comes to mind are usually the imposing steel skyscrapers, concrete canyons, and the hustle and bustle of an urban […]
November 24, 2014
Nine national championships, four hall of fame coaches, countless legendary players and rabidly loyal fans. No it’s not the Steelers but the well-kept Western PA secret […]
November 24, 2014
Throughout the history of Pittsburgh baseball numerous gifted professional athletes graced our fields, parks, stadiums, and rinks. A rare few not only excel in their sport, […]
November 24, 2014
While names such as Honus Wagner, Pie Traynor, Lloyd Waner, Paul Waner, Bill McKechnie, Fred Clarke, Arky Vaughan, Ralph Kiner, Roberto Clemente, Bill Mazeroski and Willie […]
November 24, 2014
Pittsburgh is “lucky” to be located close to so many casinos. Why, we even have one in our own back yard! But if you feel like […]
November 24, 2014
Gone fishing? For many Pittsburghers this favored pastime makes perfect sense. Situated as it is at the point of three rivers, Pittsburgh offers unparalleled opportunities to […]
November 24, 2014
I didn’t grow up under a roller coaster, like Woody Allen’s character Alvy Singer in the movie Annie Hall, but I did grow up very close […]
November 24, 2014
From Poorhouse To Golfer’s Paradise: The Transformation of Woodville All that remains today is a makeshift cemetery. The graves are abandoned, smothered by weeds and brush […]
November 24, 2014
The most striking aspect of the Flight 93 Memorial is how isolated and hauntingly quiet the crash site is. The stillness almost has a physical presence. […]
November 24, 2014
I’ve always enjoyed my neighborhood. A few years ago, I began to notice many improvements within the area, and realized that the Brighton Heights Citizens Federation […]