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July 19, 2013 / Pittsburgh n'at

Heat wave in Pittsburgh

During an unpleasant Pittsburgh heat wave in August 1962, Clarence Loy really knew how to cool off.

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July 17, 2013 / People

Wilma Scott Heide

In 1967, she organized the first National Organization for Women (NOW) chapter in Pittsburgh and served as national NOW president from 1971 to 1974.

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July 15, 2013 / Old crime

Stunning new pictures from Chicken Hill

While refiling those pictures, we discovered a second envelope. And we were amazed by the photographs found inside.

Look at the picturesStunning new pictures from Chicken Hill

July 12, 2013 / Places and landmarks

U.S. Steel Tower nears completion

Can we imagine the Golden Triangle without its presence?

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July 10, 2013 / Places and landmarks

East Liberty

It prospered. It failed. And now it’s on a rocket trajectory again.

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