My office looks out over I-376 to the hill next to Bates Street. During the winter, I noticed wooden crosses and a white sculpture that looked like the Virgin Mary on the hillside. What is it?
By Chris Potter
Facing the Music
What was the name of the burlesque house that used to be on Diamond Street (excuse me, Forbes Avenue) between Smithfield and Wood? What do you know of its history?
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.
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
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Gentleman's Club Manager, Canine Handler, Various Positions at black radish kitchen, and more
By Morgan Biddle
Video game designer, animator, Jeopardy! contestant: Meet Julian Glander
By Matt Petras
Tendie Talk: I ate Pittsburgh's best chicken tenders so you can, too
By Colin Williams
How do you fence a truckload of Jaromír Jágr bobbleheads? We asked the FBI
By Amanda Waltz