February 8, 2021
Pennsylvania has played a pivotal role in current events in the United States throughout history. The Commonwealth made vital contributions to America’s independence from Great Britain […]
January 25, 2021
One of the first questions a small child asks is: Why? There‘s something innate in humans that make us need know to the reasoning behind things […]
January 18, 2021
Dr. King Visits Pittsburgh On November 2, 1966, during the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Pittsburgh to deliver a speech at […]
January 11, 2021
The book Therese Rocco- A Memoir is a great read for anyone interested in learning about how Pittsburgh has changed and, in some cases, stayed the […]
December 28, 2020
Many historic, tragic, triumphant, and innovative events have occurred in Pittsburgh. It’s no surprise as our history goes back nearly 300 years. Pittsburgh began as a […]
December 21, 2020
Somerset County was thrust into national prominence during the terrorist attacks of 9/11, but do you know how the county and many of the communities there […]
December 7, 2020
A Brief History Pittsburgh is known for its steep hills and how they provide dramatic perches for overlooking the city. While those hills can be an […]
November 30, 2020
Although Pennsylvania’s 20th governor was named James Beaver, Beaver County was not name for him as Beaver County was created in 1800, 37 years before Governor […]
November 23, 2020
It happens every day in parking lots all over Pittsburgh, unnoticed except for those involved in the exchange. It takes place unbidden or without prompting, and […]