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June 24, 2015 / Sports

High-flying (or falling?) history-makers

Airplane flyovers are not the only performances starred at Westmoreland through the years.

Look at the picturesHigh-flying (or falling?) history-makers

June 17, 2015 / Pittsburgh n'at

Hot off the presses: Cutting-edge technology, 20th century style

What do linotype, teletype, and portable printers have in common? They’re all innovations that Post-Gazette writers from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s heralded as cutting-edge.

Look at the picturesHot off the presses: Cutting-edge technology, 20th century style

June 10, 2015 / Pittsburgh n'at

A sticky history: maple festivals

Did you know that Pennsylvania has a proud history of making pure maple syrup? Find out which famous American Songstress helped put Pennsylvania syrup and the Maple Leaf Festivals on the map.

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June 3, 2015 / Pittsburgh n'at

More aerial views of old Pittsburgh

These nine photos show parts of Pittsburgh that now look much different.

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May 27, 2015 / People

Pittsburgh’s Donut Man

Henry Meyer made his name and face known by delivering doughnuts, Danishes and pecan rolls to places around Pittsburgh. He was a hard worker.

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