The Allegheny Observatory, established in 1859, is an astronomical research institution and part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy …
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Completed in 1888, The Allegheny County Courthouse is one of Pittsburgh’s most distinctive and historic buildings. Boston architect Henry Hobson …
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There’s nothing like Union Station (or The Pennsylvanian – depends who you ask) in Pittsburgh. One of the city’s oldest …
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In 1929, the Grant Building towered over its namesake street. Once the tallest Steel City skyscraper, it cost $5.5 million …
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Situated directly beside PPG Place, it’s easy to overlook Pittsburgh’s second-oldest building: the Burke Building.
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One of the many qualities that make downtown Pittsburgh unique is its rich history. Nineteenth-century buildings sit nestled among sleek …
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On March 25, the Union Project will partner with Wigle Whiskey for a workshop celebrating our city’s love of the …
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Fan favorite Tom Hanks will play public TV icon Fred Rogers in the film “You Are My Friend.”
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Burns & Scalo recently hosted a panel discussion about the partnership of technology, education and infrastructure, and how it’s fueling …
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The movie “Fences” hit theaters around the country on December 6, 2016. As many know, the film is based on …
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As Pittsburgh’s economy shifted from industrial giant to a 21st-century technology and medical hub, one of the city’s largest East …
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Pittsburgh has a rich veterans’ history – from those in the French and Indian War, to the thousands in World …
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Jay Haarburger was rummaging through his grandmother’s basement years ago when he chanced upon several old photographs and documents belonging …