August 1, 2023
An American Dream in Pittsburgh The American Dream is a story familiar to many. It’s often romanticized in stories taking place in big cities like Los […]
June 7, 2023
Pittsburgh Pride 2023 just wrapped up its annual parade and march, but that doesn’t mean Pride has to stop. June is Pride Month, and events will […]
May 23, 2023
Pittsburgh is often referred to as the “City of Bridges” due the numerous bridges that span the three rivers that run through the city: the Allegheny, […]
April 26, 2023
Westinghouse is a prominent part of Pittsburgh’s history, but did you know that part of his success comes from working with Nikola Tesla? Some might argue […]
April 18, 2023
Pittsburgh has been long hailed a sports city, but did you know that it’s also been popular amongst inventors? From medical marvels to astronomers, there are […]
February 2, 2023
Who was Lena Horne? Lena Horne, famously known for her rendition of the song, Stormy Weather, was a Black Hollywood entertainer who spent a significant part […]
December 9, 2022
This fall, my husband and I along with 26 other Pittsburghers from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish in the North Hills, traveled to the Holy […]
November 11, 2022
Gingerbread houses and the holiday season go together like marshmallows and hot chocolate. But did you know that gingerbread cookies started as a fair food during […]
September 13, 2022
In 1753, George Washington was sent from Virginia to the Ohio Valley region on a diplomatic mission to ask the French to leave the area. During […]