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April 24, 2019 / Places and landmarks

Pittsburgh’s Past vs Present – Part Two

Using photographs from the Pittsburgh City Photographer archive, compare Pittsburgh’s decades-long transition from an early-20th…

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February 24, 2016 / People

Tim Stevens, Pittsburgh’s singing activist

Tim Stevens’ career as a musician lasted as long if not longer than his role as a civil rights activist, community advocate and volunteer.

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January 21, 2015 / Places and landmarks

The Hill District’s Irene Kaufmann Settlement

For immigrants in the Hill District, the place to be was the Irene Kaufmann Settlement.

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December 14, 2014 / People

Angel of the Hill District

The year was 1902 when Anna Heldman began her public health crusade.

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October 24, 2014 / Sports

The Civic Arena’s milestone guests

Besides thoroughly mediocre Penguins hockey, the 1970s Civic Arena featured no fewer than a half-dozen celebrations for fans who stumbled into a big, round number.

Look at the picturesThe Civic Arena’s milestone guests