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December 23, 2013 / Places and landmarks

Ice and glass at PPG Place

In December of 2001, the ice skating rink was unveiled and opened to the public with great fanfare.

Look at the picturesIce and glass at PPG Place

December 20, 2013 / People

Josie Carey and WQED’s Children’s Corner

If you were a child in Pittsburgh during the 1950s and watched Channel 13 on a black-and-white television, you probably got to know Josie Carey.

Look at the picturesJosie Carey and WQED’s Children’s Corner

December 18, 2013 / Events

Scared of Santa

“Who is this man? And what am I doing here?”

Look at the picturesScared of Santa

December 16, 2013 / People

Czar of Pittsburgh Police

Nate Harper? No. Things used to be worse. Much worse.

Look at the picturesCzar of Pittsburgh Police

December 13, 2013 / Places and landmarks

The Mon Wharf

It may be the most newsworthy parking spot in America.

Look at the picturesThe Mon Wharf

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