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October 18, 2013 / Places and landmarks

Liberty Tubes come to life

The arrival of the age of the automobile nearly a century ago prompted local leaders to improve transportation to the growing South Hills.

Look at the picturesLiberty Tubes come to life

October 16, 2013 / People

Michelle Madoff, Pittsburgh’s woman of courage

It was not easy to become a councilWOMAN in the 1970s in Pittsburgh.

Look at the picturesMichelle Madoff, Pittsburgh’s woman of courage

October 14, 2013 / Pittsburgh n'at

Home of the Carnegie International Exhibition

It all began in 1889 when real estate heiress Mary Schenley donated nearly 300 acres of land to Pittsburgh for the park that bears her name.

Look at the picturesHome of the Carnegie International Exhibition

October 11, 2013 / People

Michael A. Musmanno shouts, ‘I will be heard!’

Following his election to the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 1928, Michael A. Musmanno, 31, became its youngest member.

Look at the picturesMichael A. Musmanno shouts, ‘I will be heard!’

October 9, 2013 / Sports

Dreaming of the World Series… Too soon, you say?

It’s not done yet. The story hasn’t played out.

Look at the picturesDreaming of the World Series… Too soon, you say?

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