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May 7, 2013 / Sports

Mean Joe Greene

If it was Chuck Noll’s task to resurrect a moribund football franchise when he was hired as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969.

Look at the picturesMean Joe Greene

May 6, 2013 / People

Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway and his career

On Nov. 7, 1991, Army Gen. Colin L. Powell with a delegation of U. S. Senators visited the Fox Chapel home of Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway.

Look at the picturesGen. Matthew B. Ridgway and his career

May 3, 2013 / People

Marte Latham, “Queen of the Jungle”

Marte Latham was warned against venturing into the remote, unexplored jungles of Colombia without a military escort.

Look at the picturesMarte Latham, “Queen of the Jungle”

May 1, 2013 / Places and landmarks

Pittsburgh’s Liberty Avenue

In Amsterdam, it’s called De Wallen. In London, it used to be King’s Cross. And in Pittsburgh, in the 1970s and ’80s, it was Liberty Avenue.

Look at the picturesPittsburgh’s Liberty Avenue

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