While Americans love an excuse to imbibe in weeknight margaritas and tacos, Cinco de Mayo in Mexico translates to something …
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According to Atlas Obscura, one rural Arizona outpost is thought to be the oldest continuously inhabited locale in the United …
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When many people are asked who created the American flag, their first answer is Betsy Ross, which may or may …
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On July 4, 1884, “The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World” was presented to Levi P. Morton (the U.S. minister …
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Commemorate Black History Month with a visit to the Freedom House Ambulance Service exhibit at Pittsburgh’s City-County Building.
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In a groundbreaking discovery described in Current Biology, scientists have unearthed the world’s oldest amniote skin fossil in a cave …
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The Great Seal of the United States of America, fashioned from brass and measuring 2 1/16 inches in diameter, made …
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Ginsburg was an extra in two Washington National Opera productions – once in full costume with powdered wig and once …
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The first scheduled passenger flight was in 1914 from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Tampa – a distance of just 17 …
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In the 1940s a spare room on the fifth floor of the United States Supreme Court building was converted to …
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Pittsburgh’s oldest bar and restaurant was first owned by the Rev.John C.
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Perry Como, the seventh of 13 kids, was already tinkering with the family’s pump organ as a toddler.
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Martha Graham, known as the creator of contemporary dance, was born in 1894 in Allegheny City (later a part of …
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Fourteen reindeer and one caribou brought cheer to the people of Washingtion, D.C. during Operation Reindeer.
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Chances are you’ve sent or received an emoji more than once in your life.
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Ed Gainey made history earlier this month, becoming Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor.
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The White House now decorates 41 trees, with 25 classic wreaths adoring the north and south facades.
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The Jewish Community Center (JCC) has been a pillar of Pittsburgh for over 120 years, providing social, recreational, educational and religious …
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Lewis was a man of deeds, but as a legislator and activist, orator and author, he was a grand storyteller. …
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We all know Point State Park is the place to be in Pittsburgh – we’re all certainly waiting for summer …
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No matter the outcome, history is being written as just the third presidential impeachment trial takes place. While our region’s …
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It’s an annual affliction: getting the traditional New Year’s ballad “Auld Lang Syne” stuck in your head.
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2020 will mark 100 years since the beginning of arguably the most (in)famous era in American history: the Roaring ’20s.
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Troy Hill’s St. Anthony Chapel disguises the glory contained inside with a bland facade, but enter its doors and your …
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If you’ve ever been to the South Side, you’ve surely noticed the giant clock face overlooking the flats.
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While American football can trace its roots back to the mid-1800s, the tradition of the tight, circular huddle began in …
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For the inaugural episode of the P100 Podcast, Paul Furiga, Dan Stefano and Logan Armstrong got into the city’s history …
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As Pitt students prepare to return to campus, it’s likely the Cathedral of Learning will be the first indication they’ve …
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George Washington’s story is one of triumph, but less heralded is the formative time he spent in what became Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh’s military history is strong: Our veteran community is large, and our service connections run deep. They are no deeper …
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