July 20, 2017
David L. Lawrence is much more than just the name of our Convention Center. The man behind this name is one of the most important figures […]
June 6, 2017
They say there’s a grain of truth in all humor. If so, then Curt Wooten and Chris Preksta, the creative team behind the beloved Pittsburgh Dad, […]
March 17, 2017
Dr. Bennet Omalu was born in Nigeria and came to Pittsburgh to train as a neuropathologist in the Allegheny County Coroner’s office under the tutelage of […]
February 9, 2017
Often when a name is so well-known, the person bearing that name lives in the shadow of its prestigious reputation. That would be the case of […]
January 6, 2017
Runners know all about pushing through the pain to achieve their dreams, but the true measure of champions is how they react when their dream is […]
September 16, 2016
Recently, Popular Pittsburgh chatted with Lee Terbosic, a nationally touring magician and comedian. A Pittsburgh native, Mr. Terbosic, will put the city in the spotlight November […]
September 16, 2016
Baron Batch came to Pittsburgh as the Steelers’ seventh-round pick in the NFL’s 2011 draft out of Texas Tech University, where he was the school’s eighth-ranked, […]
July 8, 2016
Pittsburgh’s past is replete with colorful characters, spectacular sportsmen, and stellar geniuses, but George E. Smith was all three. Also known as “Pittsburgh Phil” George was […]
July 5, 2016
Very few people throughout history have had the title “emperor” bestowed upon them. There’s the Roman heads of state, Napoleon, and Chuck Noll. Although not a […]