Rick Sebak
When she arrived in 1917, Perle Mesta wasn’t crazy about Pittsburgh.
Anne Royall grew up just outside Pittsburgh but didn’t see it until she was a renowned journalist.
Three sisters from Ambridge became such devoted fans of the crooner Johnny Mathis that they eventually welcomed him as a houseguest.
The future French president was generally a fan of Pittsburgh but made one poor decision during a 2006 visit.
Duquesne basketball legend Chuck Cooper broke the NBA’s color line in 1950; next year, he’s getting a posthumous, one-of-a-kind honor at his former campus.
The Pittsburgh-born playwright made tabloid headlines in the 1930s. (it didn’t slow him down a bit.)
During the Civil War, a British writer was enchanted by Pittsburgh’s dirt and soot.
A world renowned French pantomime artist, an astronaut, a TV news anchor and a beloved chef are among the notable visitors to Mister Rogers' neighborhood.
The parade of prominent people started early and continues today.
Beneath a longstanding Strip District church, visitors could once descend into catacombs.
A futuristic attraction at the Allegheny County Fair drew a curious Walt Disney to Pittsburgh — and had a lasting impact on modern transportation.
Enjoying memories is fun – but a far cry from pining for the past.
John Brashear dedicated his life to science — and his wife, Phoebe.
Robin Williams’ character in the hit movie was based on an accomplished Pittsburgh DJ.
Multi-talented performer Dan Rice may be “the most famous man you've never heard of.”
The First Lady's many area trips endeared her to the region — and one community in particular.
Rick Sebak details how the establishment of the European nation began with a meeting Downtown.
The storied grappler captured the imagination — and the hearts — of generations of Pittsburghers.
A quartet of local soldiers played a role in Lincoln’s final hours.
Research into Andrew Carnegie’s marriage reveals an unlikely, albeit tenuous, connection between the Pittsburgh icon and the 45th President.
In a league of his own making, the famous writer cast himself as the skipper of a (fantasy) Pittsburgh ball club.
A look back at the the Pittsburgh journey of jazz great Billy Strayhorn.
The musical “Hamilton” made its subject a hero again, but Alexander Hamilton wasn’t always beloved in western Pennsylvania.
Exploring the role Pittsburgh played in the life of the quirky songwriter Loudon Wainwright III.
