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December 14, 2012 / Sports

Mayor Barr and Gov. David Lawrence

A warm day: 83 degrees in the sun.

Look at the picturesMayor Barr and Gov. David Lawrence

December 13, 2012 / Events

Christmas Eve streetcar tragedy

You’d think the conductor and motorman on trolley car 4236 would be civil to each other on Christmas Eve.

Look at the picturesChristmas Eve streetcar tragedy

December 12, 2012 / Places and landmarks

Parkway East and blast furnaces

An industrial scene from 1957: the massive bulk of the blast furnaces, the smoggy sky and cars motoring along the Parkway East.

Look at the picturesParkway East and blast furnaces

December 11, 2012 / People

Pittsburgh Courier correspondent Frank E. Bolden

This photograph of Pittsburgh journalist Frank E. Bolden shows him during the prime of his career.

Look at the picturesPittsburgh Courier correspondent Frank E. Bolden

December 10, 2012 / Sports

Steelerettes — the Steelers’ hard-hatted cheerleaders

Ginning up enthusiasm was a tall order in the 1960s — the Steelers of 50 years ago were perennial losers.

Look at the picturesSteelerettes — the Steelers’ hard-hatted cheerleaders

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