April 7, 2015
If you have recently moved to the Pittsburgh area, you may be wondering how to adapt to living here. How do you familiarize yourself with everything […]
April 6, 2015
Before summer ends, get out there and enjoy the city! Here are 10 free and fun things to do in Pittsburgh. The Allegheny County Parks The […]
March 24, 2015
While the average person on the street may not know Foster’s name today, most everyone can sing a few bars of Oh, Susannah! or The Old […]
February 11, 2015
All-American favorites such as french fries, hamburgers and hot dogs just wouldn’t be enjoyed in quite the same way had Henry John Heinz not come along. […]
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, […]
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 […]