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March 19, 2014 / People

Pittsburgh’s extraordinary mail order detective

Earle Waugh was a newspaper reporter, would-be detective and character out of a different age.

Look at the picturesPittsburgh’s extraordinary mail order detective

March 17, 2014 / Pittsburgh n'at

Jaywalking in Pittsburgh

Jaywalking is treated in the sports town of Pittsburgh as both a birthright and participatory sport.

Look at the picturesJaywalking in Pittsburgh

March 14, 2014 / Events

Miss Smiling Irish Eyes

The honor, presented in Pittsburgh for more than 50 years, promotes Irish culture and heritage.

Look at the picturesMiss Smiling Irish Eyes

March 12, 2014 / Old crime

Breakout at Western Penitentiary of Pennsylvania

For his four weeks of freedom, Andrew Kazcynski drew 10 to 20 years.

Look at the picturesBreakout at Western Penitentiary of Pennsylvania

March 10, 2014 / Events

Daylight Saving Time hits Pittsburg

Things were not always as easy as “spring forward, fall back.”

Look at the picturesDaylight Saving Time hits Pittsburg

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