July 26, 2024
H.H. Holmes is notorious for the creation of his “Murder Castle” in Chicago, IL, where he lured victims to stay at his hotel during the […]
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July 1, 2024
An Immigrant’s Story Many immigrants to the U.S. brought recipes with them from the Old Country, but Antonio Zambelli was a bit different. He brought his […]
May 7, 2024
If you could describe Joe Hardy with one phrase, it might be “Go big or go home.” Joseph A. Hardy III, the billionaire founder of […]
April 17, 2024
Murder, Inc. One of the most notorious crime enforcement groups in mafia history, Murder, Inc. was run out of New York City. They worked to do […]
December 5, 2023
One of the pleasures of the holiday season is settling in with family or friends and watching a Christmas movie. We’ve compiled a list of holiday […]
October 9, 2023
During colonial times, there were few Italians living here. It wasn’t until later in the 19th century that the first sizable influx of immigrants came to […]
August 1, 2023
An American Dream in Pittsburgh The American Dream is a story familiar to many. It’s often romanticized in stories taking place in big cities like Los […]
June 7, 2023
Pittsburgh Pride 2023 just wrapped up its annual parade and march, but that doesn’t mean Pride has to stop. June is Pride Month, and events will […]
May 23, 2023
Pittsburgh is often referred to as the “City of Bridges” due the numerous bridges that span the three rivers that run through the city: the Allegheny, […]
April 26, 2023
Westinghouse is a prominent part of Pittsburgh’s history, but did you know that part of his success comes from working with Nikola Tesla? Some might argue […]
April 18, 2023
Pittsburgh has been long hailed a sports city, but did you know that it’s also been popular amongst inventors? From medical marvels to astronomers, there are […]
February 2, 2023
Who was Lena Horne? Lena Horne, famously known for her rendition of the song, Stormy Weather, was a Black Hollywood entertainer who spent a significant part […]