Author: Richard Cook
Remembering Pittsburgh Radio and Television Reporter Stu Emry
Emry, whose career spanned three decades, passed away Thursday at the age of 88.
Two Pittsburgh Officials Test Positive for COVID-19
"I hope my diagnosis can serve as a reminder to all of us to remain vigilant in the face of the ongoing pandemic,” Mayor Ed Gainey said.
Drop Off Your Dangerous Household Chemicals at PPG Paints Arena
The recycling event is April 16, but you must register in advance.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Before Tossing Out First Pitch, Michael Keaton Unloads on Pirates' Ownership
The Academy Award winning actor's criticisms 16 years ago are still being heard today.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Councilwoman Michelle Madoff Hosts Party in the Bathroom
Madoff became one of the most colorful members of City Council during her 15 years in office.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: An Alligator in the Sewer System?
The late radio host, John Cigna, dreamed up several memorable April Fool's pranks.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The First Daylight Saving Time Takes Effect in the United States
The idea of moving the clock ahead one hour in the spring came from a Pittsburgh industrialist and member of City Council.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The St. Patrick's Day Flood
The flood is considered one of the region's worst natural disasters.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Storm of the Century
Watch video from when Pittsburgh experienced its largest single-day snowfall in history.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Steelers and Pirates Visit the White House
It was a rare visit by two championship teams from the same city in the same year.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Pitt Helps Train Cadets For World War II
At one point, 1,000 soldiers preparing for war were living in the Cathedral of Learning.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: ‘Snowmageddon’ Paralyzes The City
More than 20 inches of snow fell in a single day.
Pittsburgh Public Safety Releases First Images of The Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse
The photos show first responders surveying the damage shortly after the bridge fell on Friday, January 28, and as the bus was lifted out of the ravine three days later.
Photo Gallery: Forbes Avenue Bridge Collapse
Jane Dudley, an assistant creative director at the University of Pittsburgh, heard the collapse while shoveling snow Friday morning.
10 People Escape Serious Injury in Forbes Avenue Bridge Collapse
The bridge carrying Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek gave way an hour before sunrise, sending a Port Authority bus and several other vehicles into the ravine below.
After 18 Years with Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger Officially Retires
Surrounded by his family, Roethlisberger made the announcement in a video message, rather than holding a press conference.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Love Affair That Led to an Infamous Jail Break
More than a century ago, two Canadian brothers housed at the Allegheny County Jail while awaiting execution escaped with the help of the warden's wife.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The City Records Its Coldest Day Ever
The record-setting day occurred during a frigid cold snap when the low temperature was below zero for four straight days.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Local Connections to a Super Bowl Upset
Three men with deep Pittsburgh-area connections played key roles in what's considered one of the greatest upsets in sports history.
If That Was a Meteor Exploding Over Pittsburgh Saturday, It Wasn't the First Time
Similar events occurred in 2015 and 1938 over the skies of Western Pennsylvania.
This Week in Pittsburgh History: Albert Einstein Comes to Pittsburgh
The physicist spoke in a theater that held only 400 people with another 600 trying unsuccessfully to get in.
Best Restaurants and Hot Properties Lead Our Top Stories of the Year
Find out what 10 stories attracted the most attention in 2021.
