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March 11, 2015 / Sports

John Gruber, Pittsburgh’s pioneering sports editor and scorekeeper

Gruber spent nearly 40 years as the Pirates’ scorekeeper and many of those as sports editor for Pittsburgh newspapers.

Look at the picturesJohn Gruber, Pittsburgh’s pioneering sports editor and scorekeeper

March 4, 2015 / Places and landmarks

Pittsburgh’s Chinatown and how it disappeared

Today, the only physical trace left of this community is the Chinatown Inn restaurant. But once upon a time it was so much more.

Look at the picturesPittsburgh’s Chinatown and how it disappeared

February 25, 2015 / Sports

Pittsburgh mascots: Known & not so well-known

How well do you know your Pittsburgh mascots?

Look at the picturesPittsburgh mascots: Known & not so well-known

February 18, 2015 / People

James G. Fulton, congressman with a personal touch

Dormont Republican James G. Fulton “turned political sociability into a fine art.”

Look at the picturesJames G. Fulton, congressman with a personal touch

February 11, 2015 / Old crime

Love and a killing at the Lang Hotel

Violent attempt to repair a broken relationship ends in the death of a would-be peacemaker.

Look at the picturesLove and a killing at the Lang Hotel

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