June 8, 2016 / Pittsburgh n'at

How did the Penguins get their name?

Pittsburgh’s NHL team could have been the Aardvarks, or worse.

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June 2, 2016 / Pittsburgh n'at

When tornadoes tormented the Pittsburgh region

“It was eerie and evil and awful.” That’s how Dana Barker of William Street in…

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May 25, 2016 / Pittsburgh n'at

Military mascots can be such animals

Listed under “mascots,” a trove of photos, some by staff but many others from wire services, was stashed in the PG’s library and included people dressed up in all their faux fur and papier mache glory.

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May 11, 2016 / Events

Fire, a Hollywood movie and the loss of a beloved church

A spectacular blaze destroys Woodland Church in the midst of filming for the movie “Lorenzo’s Oil.”

Look at the picturesFire, a Hollywood movie and the loss of a beloved church

April 25, 2016 / Events

Amigo from Venezuela remembers meeting Clemente in Pittsburgh, grateful for experience 50 years later

With their student hosts, the Amigos got a taste of life for American teenagers. They ate hamburgers and milkshakes at McDonald’s in the East Hills Shopping Center. They attended classes at Peabody, joined the Pitt cheerleaders at a football game and danced at more than one event.

Look at the picturesAmigo from Venezuela remembers meeting Clemente in Pittsburgh, grateful for experience 50 years later