May 17, 2021
Nearly a century and a half ago, a catastrophe befell the citizens and visitors of an area in southwestern Pennsylvania. The Johnstown Flood of 1889 has […]
May 10, 2021
Walking Grandview Avenue is a great way to get to know Pittsburgh while enjoying some mild exercise. The distance from the Monongahela Incline to the end […]
April 26, 2021
Butler County was named for Richard Butler, who was born in Dublin, Ireland. He came to the area in the 1770s and was a trader at […]
April 19, 2021
When I find myself playing tour guide to friends who are visiting Pittsburgh, there are a few places I like to take them to to impress […]
March 29, 2021
It’s no surprise who Washington County is named after. It’s named for Revolutionary War General and our first president, George Washington. Formed in 1781, the county […]
March 1, 2021
Lawrence County lies to the north and west of Allegheny County, skirting the Ohio state line. The county owes its name to naval ships and officers. […]
February 15, 2021
If the counties in Pennsylvania were puzzle pieces, Greene County would be the corner piece that fits into the Southwest right angle of Pennsylvania, bordering West […]
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 […]