pennsylvania-history

One of Pittsburghs famed yellow bridges (Brookings Institution image).

Pittsburgh historian Virginia Montanez maps out artifacts of the city’s past

BY: - January 23, 2023

'If this gets people to look at history at something that exists currently within them, that would be cool,' she said.

Pgh event will celebrate a half-century of queer media in Pennsylvania

BY: - October 5, 2021

Co-creator of QBurgh, Jeff Freedman, describes the exhibit as a well-documented history for the LGBTQ community in Pennsylvania.

COMMENTARY

I was a journalist from Coal Country. This is the Rich Trumka I knew | Mark O’Keefe

BY: - August 15, 2021

Trumka never wavered in his commitment to improving the lives of American workers battling on behalf of American workers until the end of his life.

Pittsburgh’s Chinatown receives historic designation, group seeks funds for a plaque

BY: - July 12, 2021

OCA Pittsburgh is raising $7,000 on GoFundMe to complete the bronze plaque to commemorate Pittsburgh's Chinatown.