August 2010

A Great Escape

ESPN sportswriter John D. Lukacs changes direction to write about an amazing WWII feat of bravery.

By Geoffrey W. Melada

'Enemy of the State'

The lyrics are the message from this life-long social activist, who lived in Ingomar.

By Gordon Spencer

Pittsburgh By The Numbers

With our city topping so many best (and, in some rare cases) worst lists in the past year, we thought we would give you the whole picture.

Illustration by David Coulson

A Great Escape

ESPN sportswriter John D. Lukacs changes direction to write about an amazing WWII feat of bravery.

By Geoffrey W. Melada

Standing Up for Themselves

A group of young stand-up comics are trying to revitalize the local comedy scene by cracking up a tough crowd-each other.

By David Hoedeman

In Your Corner

A local boxing trainer receives a $25,000 award to help keep youths off the streets.

By Colleen Heavens

A Great Escape

ESPN sportswriter John D. Lukacs changes direction to write about an amazing WWII feat of bravery.

By Geoffrey W. Melada

Old Amusement Parks Never Really Die

Summer fun may end, but pieces of the playful past endure in the forest.

By Rick Sebak

Steelers Legends Speak Out

Venerable Pittsburgh sports writer Jim O'Brien talked with several black-and-gold legends who sounded off about the state of the team.

Stainless Steelers?

The legendary black-and-gold heads into the upcoming season with a tarnished image. Without the "7 to 10," how will things compute? It might all depend on you.

By Bill Modoono

2011 Home of the Year Contest

Don't miss your chance to enter Pittsburgh magazine's 2011 Home of the Year competition. Winners will be named and select homes will be featured in the March 2011 issue of Pittsburgh magazine.

Unforgettable Farm

Crowing roosters, nibbling goats and buzzing honeybees: Fritz and Jim Mitnick's farm in suburban Indiana Township is truly peaceful-but far from quiet.

By Melissa Rayworth

Clams in a Cataplana

Flex your mussels and assault your senses with cataplana, a legendary seafood dish (and cooking vessel) from Portugal.

By Chris Fennimore

Clams in a Cataplana

Flex your mussels and assault your senses with cataplana, a legendary seafood dish (and cooking vessel) from Portugal.

By Chris Fennimore

The Great One

Duane Rieder showcases his extraordinary collection of Roberto Clemente memorabilia.

By Jonathan Wander

David Conrad Hearts Art

This hometown Hollywood star, who keeps a loft in the Strip District and supports the local arts scene, will serve as Honorary Centennial Chair for the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh's 100th year.

By Christine H. O'Toole

A Great Escape

ESPN sportswriter John D. Lukacs changes direction to write about an amazing WWII feat of bravery.

By Geoffrey W. Melada

'Wide Open Road'

The single "I'm Comin' Home" is a heartfelt call to attention about the two-fold tender rewards of adopting pets, inspired by and dedicated to Pittsburgh's Animal Rescue League.

By Gordon Spencer

'Only Jesus'

'Only Jesus' captures the vitality moving live services at East Liberty's Mount Ararat Baptist Church with hymns and songs.

By Gordon Spencer

'Addie's Way: Lessons in Cooking and Life as Learned From My Lebanese Mother'

Using his mother's unfinished memoir as his foundation and adding his own thoughts and memories, Michael Shaheen retells a familiar and touching immigrant's story.

By Stephen Knezovich

'Our Lady of Immaculate Deception'

'Our Lady' takes readers on a comic noir journey through the scrap yards and back alleys of the Steel City.

By Stephen Knezovich

'Rooney: A Sporting Life'

'Rooney: A Sporting Life' is just barely big enough to contain The Chief's larger-than-life personality and gives fans of the sport, the Steelers, the Rooney family and the Pittsburgh region plenty to chew on.

By Stephen Knezovich

'Mirror Image'

'Mirror Image' is packed with enough plot twists, hard-boiled characters and fast-talking women to please even the most casual noir fan.

By Stephen Knezovich

'Addie's Way: Lessons in Cooking and Life as Learned From My Lebanese Mother'

Using his mother's unfinished memoir as his foundation and adding his own thoughts and memories, Michael Shaheen retells a familiar and touching immigrant's story.

By Stephen Knezovich

'Our Lady of Immaculate Deception'

'Our Lady' takes readers on a comic noir journey through the scrap yards and back alleys of the Steel City.

By Stephen Knezovich

'Rooney: A Sporting Life'

'Rooney: A Sporting Life' is just barely big enough to contain The Chief's larger-than-life personality and gives fans of the sport, the Steelers, the Rooney family and the Pittsburgh region plenty to chew on.

By Stephen Knezovich

'Wide Open Road'

The single "I'm Comin' Home" is a heartfelt call to attention about the two-fold tender rewards of adopting pets, inspired by and dedicated to Pittsburgh's Animal Rescue League.

By Gordon Spencer

'Enemy of the State'

The lyrics are the message from this life-long social activist, who lived in Ingomar.

By Gordon Spencer

'Only Jesus'

'Only Jesus' captures the vitality moving live services at East Liberty's Mount Ararat Baptist Church with hymns and songs.

By Gordon Spencer

Have It Your Way, 'Burgher Kings (and Queens)

Living. Working. In the 'Burgh.

By Virginia Montanez