February 11, 2015
In 1753 George Washington decided that “the Point” is an ideal place for a fort. At this time, Marquis Duquesne, who was the governor of Canada, […]
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February 11, 2015
By the conclusion of World War II Pittsburgh was looking a bit shabby. Corporations found it increasingly difficult to lure talent to the city. Consequently, many […]
February 11, 2015
The first documented evidence of religious influence in Pittsburgh dates back to the Native Americans. When the settlers first arrived here, they found a small hill […]
February 11, 2015
Almost since the nation’s birth, Western Pennsylvania has played an important role in energy production for the country. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, […]
February 11, 2015
Pittsburghers are no strangers to talismans. During the 1966 Pirates baseball season, legendary broadcaster Bob Prince introduced the Green Weenie, a green plastic rattle that was […]
February 11, 2015
When necessary, two disparate individuals can often forge a relationship based on a commonality, be it a mutual cause, a belief, a similar situation, or a […]
February 11, 2015
The area was mostly occupied by Native Americans and Pioneer men in forts until the late 1700s. At that time women pioneers began to move into […]
February 11, 2015
Witamy means “welcome” in Polish and is usually used in the sense of “welcome to my home.” Pittsburgh put out the welcome mat for the Polish. […]
February 11, 2015
Pittsburgh is known to Americans as the home of champion sports franchises, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Of course, in Pittsburgh world […]
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
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
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. […]