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August 22, 2012 / Events

Bruce Springsteen at Three Rivers Stadium

The 64,000-plus fans combined for the biggest concert ever at Three Rivers Stadium, meriting a front-page story in the Pittsburgh Press the following morning.

Look at the picturesBruce Springsteen at Three Rivers Stadium

August 22, 2012 / Events

Bruce Springsteen from the air

A shot from a helicopter above the Three Rivers Stadium.

Look at the picturesBruce Springsteen from the air

August 21, 2012 / Pittsburgh n'at

 Ice Jams on the Mon

The winter of 1936 dropped more than 63 inches of snow on Pittsburgh.

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August 20, 2012 / Sports

Joe Bach made Steelers the Steelers

Bach headed a panel that chose a new name for Pittsburgh’s football team from a list of suggestions sent in by fans.

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August 17, 2012 / People

Nate Smith in front of the offices of Operation Dig

“I think we’ve won because something was given to these men that they have never had. It was a little love, concern and understanding.”

Look at the picturesNate Smith in front of the offices of Operation Dig

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