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April 23, 2014 / Places and landmarks

Washington’s Landing

Since the 1980s the sight of what was previously known as Herrs Island has changed dramatically.

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April 21, 2014 / People

Sculptor Selma Burke

Born into poverty in Mooresville, North Carolina, Ms. Burke dug her fingers into riverbank clay as child.

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April 18, 2014 / Events

Double gas explosions in Munhall

A faulty gas line exploded and killed six people on Dec. 5, 1929.

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April 16, 2014 / Old crime

Officer ‘Baby Face’ Palmer and the Hill District

In the course of doing his job, he was shot, stabbed, stoned and beaten.

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April 14, 2014 / People

Jake Milliones in the Hill District

He believed in helping those who were willing to help themselves.

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