Breaking Barriers: Chuck Cooper
Most people know the story of Jackie Robinson, who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers. If you ask...
A Family Serves Pittsburgh, Generation after Generation
At the start of the 1900’s millions of immigrants bid farewell to their countries to find opportunities in America. Make no mistake, though: then,...
Pittsburgh’s Golf Scene is Still on Par After 100 Years
With the coming of Spring and warmer weather approaching, it’s that time to shake the dust off of the clubs and get back into...
“Patterns of Meaning” — America’s Steelmaking Legacy Takes Bold New Shape
LAST SUMMER painter/architect Cory Bonnet moved his New Vision Studio into 10,000 square feet of space spread throughout the Energy Innovation Center at 1435...
Books and Bekezela: The Black Unicorn
Nestled in a storefront in Allentown along Warrington Avenue resides the Black Unicorn Project. The first time I entered before I even ran my...
2017’s Festival of Combustion to Forge Art and History at the Carrie Furnace
Pittsburghers will have the chance to kick off the Labor Day weekend by literally playing with fire. River of Steel’s annual Festival of Combustion...
The Birth Of A Nation
May 30th, 1918 may not resonate with many Pittsburghers today, but on that date 99 years ago, a new nation-state was conceived at the...
New children’s book celebrates Pittsburgh history, teen activism
“You can’t have a revolution without dancing,” says Pittsburgh author and former labor organizer Nicole McCandless.
Her new children’s book, Down on James Street published...
Polio is Zero Fun, and This Pittsburgh Legend Made The Cure.
When you think about it, we’ve come a long way in the field of modern medicine. From the first time bacteria was observed through...
Alloy Pgh at Carrie Furnace
Every few years, the Carrie Furnace becomes a playground for artists where they produce temporary, site-based installations. This residency program, called Alloy Pgh, is...