Pittsburgh has a neighborhood named "Soho," directly across the Birmingham Bridge. My mother was raised there, when it was predominantly a Russian immigrant community, and I have always wanted to know how Soho got its name.
By Chris Potter
Just as you pass the Duquesne University Tamburitzans Building on the Boulevard of the Allies, the next building past the Tamburitzans has an elaborate arched doorway that bears the Paramount Pictures emblem. What was it or what is it?
Why Is Regent Square called Regent Square?
We Take Brunot in the Morning!
Best Local Bookstore
Amazing Books
Tags: Goods and Services
Trust Issues
A divisive bill fails in Allegheny County Council, by the grace of God
Tags: Opinion, Potter's Field
Zone Defense
Supreme Court gives abortion opponents something to complain about
Rank Deception?
Let's get over city-ranking surveys already
Learn how to safely forage for mushrooms at the annual Gary Lincoff Mushroom Foray
Day-long event at North Park includes talks, hikes and cooking demos
Tags: Dining, On The Side
Adjunct-unionization campaign moves on to Robert Morris University
Make or Break
Could an upstart apprenticeship program hold the key to Pittsburgh's future?
Tags: News, Last Word
Peduto urges U.S. immigration office to remain in city as immigration workers and advocates voice concern
"The relocation is completely contrary to the mission of the agency," say staffers of the federal agency that handles lawful immigration
Tom Foolery
Corbett re-election bid may be hard to watch
No, in fact, refugee children do NOT pose a health threat, says health expert
By Mars Johnson
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: density or destiny edition
By Michael Machosky
By some metrics, Fox Chapel is a sundown town
By David S. Rotenstein
The Thunderbirds are ready for their ninth season of pro ultimate frisbee
By Colin Williams
Pittsburgh Oldies All Stars isn't a tribute show, it's a DeLorean ride
By Rachel Wilkinson