Historically linked: The twin sycamore trees of Sheraden
→ Did you know about the conjoined twin sycamore trees on Bergman Street in Sheraden? These trees have been notable community icons since the late-1930s, when Read more.
Did you know business owner Helen Mannarino emigrated to the US from Poland?
Pierogies Plus–celebrating 30 years I had the privilege of spending a quiet morning with Helen Pelc Mannarino on a quaint bench in front of her life’s work, Read more.
The westside has the best views in town
→ Did you know that while any born and bred West-sider would call their park at the top of the hill “the overlook,” that’s not its only name? Its official… Read more.
Christmas in July: Steubenville Nutcracker Village pops up at Mall at Robinson
Did you know celebrating Christmas in July did not originate as a marketing tool but as a summer camp activity? The National Recreation Association’s Read more.
Juneteenth celebration continues throughout city
→ Did you know that Juneteenth may soon become a federal holiday? Congress only approved a bill to make Juneteenth the 12th federal holiday this month, Read more.
In many instances, libraries are the cornerstone of a community
→ Did you know libraries can be the cornerstone of a community? Some consider libraries as just places to borrow books free of cost. While that is true, libraries Read more.
‘Meet me under the Kaufmann’s Clock’
→Did you know the Kaufmann’s Clock downtown is designated as a Pittsburgh historical landmark? For generations, it has been a time-honored tradition to Read more.
Pittsburgh’s food and restaurant scene: Simply excellent
→ Did you know the popular review website Yelp ranked Pittsburgh as among the top 10 foodie cities in 2019? This did not surprise Pittsburghers who grew Read more.
CULTURALLY UNIQUE: Region host to many phenomenons including the ‘Pittsburgh potty’
→ Did you know Pittsburgh is home to a unique cultural phenomenon? It is called being from Pittsburgh. There are a million unspoken rules encoded into Read more.
‘Beware the Ides of March’: Is it a lucky or unlucky date?
→ Did you know the Ides of March is on March 15? This historical date will forever be analogous to the assignation of the Roman General Julius Caesar. Countrymen Read more.