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In Focus: The Year of the Fire Monkey

By Steve Mellon

The Year of the Fire Monkey is upon us. It began Monday, and in anticipation of its arrival the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill was filled last week with color, movement and sound. And, of course, you can’t have a Chinese New Year celebration without a dragon — three were on hand at the JCC. View The Gallery >

A week in review: February 8-12

By PG Visuals Staff

See Pittsburgh through the eyes of our photographers. View The Gallery >

Ash Wednesday rituals offered to workers

By Lake Fong and Nate Guidry

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent -- a season of repentance and reflection -- for Roman Catholic as well as Episcopal and other Protestant churches. The 40-day season (not counting Sundays) leads up to Easter. View The Gallery >

Bradenton or bust!

By Darrell Sapp

The Pirates equipment staff packed up the Buccos’ locker room at PNC Park this morning as the team prepares to convene in Bradenton, Fla. next week. The moving truck headed out shortly after 9 a.m. for the 1,066-mile trek. View The Gallery >

Winter weather advisory: 1-2 inches of snow

By PG Visuals Staff

The National Weather Service forecasts about 1 to 2 inches today, with areas south and east of the city getting up to 5 inches. Higher elevations could see more snow. View The Gallery >

Baby Linneus two-toed sloth flies in Pittsburgh

By Michael Henninger

A baby Linnaeus Two-toed Sloth arrived at his new home, the at the National Aviary. The three-month-old sloth will become part of the National Aviary’s permanent collection, and will play an integral role in outreach and education programs. View The Gallery >

Special Winter Olympics at Seven Springs

By Bob Donaldson

More than 300 athletes and 135 coaches are participating in the 2016 Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) Winter Games being held in Seven Springs. View The Gallery >

The Weekend: February 5-8

By PG Visuals Staff

Check out the weekend in #Pittsburgh through the eyes of our photojournalists! View The Gallery >

Stranded in NYC: Blizzard of 2016

By PG Visuals Staff

Post-Gazette theater and pop culture writer Sharon Eberson went via plane to New York City for the first annual BroadwayCon Jan.

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Celebrating Chinese New Year with the Lion Dance

By Rebecca Droke

Dancers from The Steel Dragon School perform the lion dance along Murray Avenue in Squirrel Hill to kick-off a two-week long celebration of Chinese New Year.

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